Are there good places to take photos of the Perito Moreno Glacier?

Author: Ramiro Rodriguez
With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, I currently work as a Sales & Marketing Manager at RipioTurismo and PeritoMorenoGlacier.com.
Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, El Calafate, Santa Cruz province, Argentina.

Yes of course. The Perito Moreno Glacier is perfect to take amazing photos. You will be in front of this colossus of ice and will have time and different views of this amazing glacier.

There are plenty of great spots to take photos of the Perito Moreno Glacier, and the surrounding landscape offers stunning views.

1. The Viewing Platforms (called Pasarelas)

The main viewing platforms are the best and most accessible spots to capture the glacier. These walkways provide several viewpoints at different heights, offering a variety of perspectives of the glacier’s massive ice wall. You can get close-up shots of the glacier’s front, and if you’re lucky, you might capture the dramatic moment of calving, when chunks of ice break off into the water.

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2. The Boat Tours

If you’re taking one of the boat tours around the glacier, this is a fantastic opportunity for unique photos from the water. The boat gets you up close to the ice wall, giving you a different perspective that’s hard to capture from the walkways.

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3. The Ice Trekking activitites (Minitrekking & Big Ice)

For those doing a glacier trek, there are incredible photo opportunities while walking on the ice itself. You’ll capture shots of ice formations, crevasses, and panoramic views from the glacier’s surface.

The Big Ice trek offers more extensive and dramatic views compared to the shorter Minitrekking.

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4. The Surrounding Mountains and Lago Argentino

  • Apart from the glacier itself, Lago Argentino and the Andes mountains surrounding the glacier make for great backdrop shots. The contrast of the icy blue glacier with the lush green landscapes or snowy peaks can make for some stunning panoramic photos.

 

5. Sunset and Sunrise Shots

  • The golden hour (sunrise or sunset) provides soft, warm lighting that can turn the glacier into a spectacular photo subject. The light changes throughout the day, so trying to visit early or late in the day can result in incredible shots.

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6. The Observation Decks by the Water

  • Some of the best photo spots are located around the edges of the glacier where you can see floating icebergs in the lake. The wide-open views are perfect for dramatic, wide-angle shots.

 

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