I´m sure you heard about the Perito Moreno Glacier. An amazing colossus of ice located in South America, unique for many reasons, a highlight, a must see when you visit Argentina. But, where is located?
The Perito Moreno Glacier is located in the Los Glaciares National Park in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, in South America of course. The national park is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, which is the third-largest reserve of fresh water in the world, and the Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most popular attractions in the park. It is approximately 80 km (50 miles) from the town of El Calafate, which is the main access point for visitors.
Main flight routes to El Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier
El Calafate has an international airport (FTE) that serves as the main gateway to the region, and several airlines offer direct and connecting flights to El Calafate from major cities in Argentina, Some of the main flight routes to El Calafate include:
- Buenos Aires (AEP or EZE) to El Calafate (FTE)
- Ushuaia (USH) to El Calafate (FTE)
- Bariloche (BRC) to El Calafate (FTE)
There are also seasonal flights to El Calafate from other destinations, such as Brazil and Europe, during the peak tourist season.
Where is Perito Moreno Glacier on the map?
The Perito Moreno Glacier is located in the southern part of the Argentine Patagonia, in the Los Glaciares National Park. Specifically, it is located about 80 km from the town of El Calafate, and about 2,800 km southwest of Buenos Aires. The GPS coordinates for the glacier are approximately 50.4968° S, 73.1377° W.
Check the following map, with the location of the Perito Moreno Glacier, the route from El Calafate and other useful information.
