Río Gallegos

Puerto Deseado

Puerto San Julián

Caleta Olivia

Pico Truncado

Las Heras

El Calafate

Río Turbio

Yacimientos Río Turbio

Perito Moreno Glacier is a large glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. It is one of the most famous glaciers in the world and a popular tourist destination. The glacier is approximately 30 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide and is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. The height of the glacier ranges from 60 to 80 meters above the surface of the water.

One of the unique features of Perito Moreno Glacier is that it is one of the few glaciers in the world that is still advancing. This advancement causes the glacier to create an ice dam that blocks the flow of water from the nearby Lake Argentino. Over time, the pressure builds up and eventually creates a spectacular break, called a "ruptura". These ruptures occur every few years and can be observed from several viewing platforms.

Visitors can take boat tours to get close to the glacier and walk on specially built walkways to observe the glacier from different angles. There are also several trails in the area that offer panoramic views of the glacier and the surrounding landscape.

Perito Moreno Glacier

Fitz Roy, also known as Cerro Fitz Roy, is a mountain located in Patagonia, South America. It is part of the Andes Mountain Range and is situated in the Argentine province of Santa Cruz. The mountain rises to a height of 3,405 meters (11,171 feet) and is a popular climbing destination for mountaineers. The challenging ascent and its stunning views have made Fitz Roy a symbol of the Patagonian wilderness. It is surrounded by glaciers, alpine lakes, and forests that make for a breathtaking landscape. The mountain and the nearby glaciers were named after Robert Fitz Roy, a British naval officer who was the captain of the HMS Beagle during Charles Darwin's famous voyage. Today, Fitz Roy is a protected area within the Los Glaciares National Park and is an important part of Argentina's cultural and natural heritage.

Fitz Roy

Monte Leon National Park is located on the coast of Santa Cruz Province in southern Argentina, approximately 140 km south of the city of Rio Gallegos. The park covers an area of about 6,000 hectares and is situated on a peninsula that juts out into the South Atlantic Ocean. It was established in 2004 with the aim of protecting the unique Patagonian coastal environment and its biodiversity.

The park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including sea lions, Magellanic penguins, southern elephant seals, and several species of birds such as the cormorant, the crested caracara, and the southern giant petrel. It also has an important breeding colony of southern right whales.

Monte Leon National Park is known for its stunning coastal cliffs, pebble beaches, and turquoise waters. The park has several hiking trails that provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the area and observe the wildlife. There are also several viewpoints where visitors can take in the panoramic views of the coast and the surrounding landscape.

Monte Leon National Park

Cueva de las Manos is a cave site located in the province of Santa Cruz in southern Argentina. The site is known for its outstanding cave art, which dates back to around 13,000 years ago. The cave is part of the larger Cueva de las Manos Cultural Landscape, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999.

The name Cueva de las Manos translates to "Cave of the Hands" in English, and refers to the large number of hand prints that are painted on the walls of the cave. The hand prints were created by placing a hand against the rock surface and blowing pigment over it to create a negative image. Other motifs at the site include animals, hunting scenes, and geometric shapes.

The cave art is believed to have been created by the ancestors of the Tehuelche people, who were hunter-gatherers that lived in the region at the time. The art is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Tehuelche people, and provides valuable insight into their way of life and beliefs.

Santa Cruz

Cities in Santa Cruz