iwannagothere.com Things to do in El Calafate

Is the major atracttion of El Calafate. Situated on Lago Argentino, 80 kms. from El Calafate, is one of the few glaciers of the world that is still progressing. It has over five km frontage and 60 meters height. Several years is advanced across the lake cutting the Brazo Rico off from the Canal de los Témpanos. Then, the strong pressure of water broke trhought the ice and reopened the channel. The road finised at a viewpoint. Also you can sail by ship in the canal or make a trek on its ice.