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Perito Moreno Glacier: Epic Images from Patagonia

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Perito Moreno Glacier is one of Patagonia's most popular destinations, along with Fitz Roy Mountain and Torres del Paine National Park. After a long day of ice climbing on Viedma Glacier, we drove to El Calafate for the night. The following morning, we began our guided day trip to Perito Moreno.

Perito Moreno Glacier
Perito Moreno Glacier

The glacier's proximity to land makes it accessible for visitors of all ages and modalities. Before arriving at the viewing platforms, visitors can take a one-hour boat ride to view the South face of the glacier.  While our guide, Christian, indicated it wasn't necessary, about half of our group decided to go.

I agree with Christian that your views from land will be fantastic in and of themselves, but if you want to maximize the photo opportunities, spend the extra $16 for the boat ride, too. These photos have not been edited. Enjoy raw images of one of nature's true wonders.

A view toward the ice bridge, which once connected the glacier to land. It underwent a monumental collapse the week before we arrived.
A view toward the ice bridge, which once connected the glacier to land. It underwent a monumental collapse the week before we arrived.
A monumental arch once connected the glacier on the left to the land on the right.
A monumental arch once connected the glacier on the left to the land on the right. This is my favorite photo.
The South face of Perito Moreno Glacier
The South face of Perito Moreno Glacier, as viewed from the boat
Pinnacles of ice
Don't forget these pinnacles of blue ice extend hundreds of feet below the surface of the water
To get a sense of scale, look at the hikers approaching the glacier to the far left
To get a sense of scale, look at the hikers approaching the glacier to the far left
Perito Moreno Glacier extends down from the Southern Ice Field
Perito Moreno Glacier extends down from the Southern Ice Field, the 3rd largest after Antarctica and Greenland
Look in the middle to see a giant pinnacle of ice falling off the glacier
Look closely in the middle to see a giant pinnacle of ice falling off the glacier
Ice splashes into the lake
Ice splashes into the lake. You can see a white dot atop the photo, a piece of ice flung hundreds of feet in the air.
Visitors can safely watch ice calving off Perito Moreno Glacier
Visitors can safely watch ice calving off Perito Moreno Glacier. We visited at the end of the summer season when the ice was volatile.

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Disclosure: This Patagonia tour is in partnership with G Adventures. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

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