el calafate (perito moreno glacier)
the perito moreno ice glacier is absolutely stunning! it’s a short bus ride from town and is a must-see if you’re in the patagonia region. it was a bit cloudy and without direct sunlight the glacier had more of a blue tint against the cloudy sky. guard railed paths lead you around the park with many view points. i must say, i’ve never been to a tourist attraction where everone actually waits in anticipated silence . and when the glacier finally breaks off, the thunderous noise is so loud end echoes through the valley. after dropping into the water huge glacier pieces swim away looking like pieces of a shattered mirror. really impressive. never seem anyting like it.
there are a few companies that take you here from the main bus terminal, unfortunately they leave you for a bit too long. the options are 9h and 13.45h departures with 17h and 20.30 pickups. we were pretty much done marveling by 18 and spent the rest of the time playing cards. bring food, (the restaurant closes at 19h) drink and a book! the park entrance is also pretty steep-75pesos.
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