Flights out from El Calfate to a major city were expensive at the time of our visit (~$1000) and there was some doubt as to whether there was a cheaper way out that didn’t involve a 20-hour bus ride to Bariloche. Looking for alternatives, I perused a map of Patagonia and notice the Chilean town…
Month: July 2023
Patagonia series – Perito Moreno Glacier
Argentina>ElCalafate>Perito Moreno Glacier Visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier was always got to be a memorable day. We’d seen the photos of the glacier itself and had a good idea of what to expect. What we didn’t know was that the bus ride the would be so scenic, as they say – getting there is half…
Patagonia series – El Calafate
For easy access to the wilds of Patagonia, El Calafate serves as a central place to begin your exploration. Flights arrive in town from many places but for people traveling from Australia, flying from the Chilean capital, Santiago is the cheapest and least time consuming Many would ask, why not just spend your time in…