The
famed Perito Moreno Glacier is a car drive of about 2 hours
from Lago Argentino over well maintained all weather roads
with a photographic, educational and wildlife stop here
and there along the way.
Perito Moreno Glacier has a frontage of more than 3 miles,
towering some 180 feet above the lake waters. Thunderous
booms are common as huge chunks break off and fall into
the lake. A series of "pasarellas" (boardwalks)
with strategically placed viewing points lets you explore
the area at your own pace.
There is also a short distance, one hour motorlaunch excursion
along the southern face, providing difference views of the
ice walls. There is a snack bar with restrooms and a restaurant
nearby the at the "pasarellas". Most day tours
drop you at the "pasarellas" and allow you three
to four hours to explore at your own pace - barely enough
time to take the motorlaunch excursion and walk the pasarellas.
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