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Rafting in El Chaltén, Argentina! — Adventures Within Reach Travel Blog

Trip report and practical tips for rafting near El Chaltén with context on logistics, recommended operators, and how to combine the activity with other Los Glaciares National Park highlights — useful for adventure-focused travelers planning day activities around Fitz Roy.

6 Natural Wonders In Patagonia — Blue Parallel (travel blog)

Overview of six must-see natural highlights across Argentine and Chilean Patagonia (including Perito Moreno and Torres del Paine) with activity suggestions and luxury-tour framing — good for quick inspiration and deciding priorities across a large region.

10 Must-Do Hikes In Patagonia — Alajode Travel Blog

Curated list of top hikes across Patagonia (W trek, Laguna Torre, French Valley, Laguna de los Tres, etc.) with difficulty, time estimates and what to expect on each trail — ideal for hikers planning itineraries and choosing routes by fitness level.

Patagonia Travel Guide & Planning Tips — Southern Explorations (tour operator blog/guide)

Practical planning guide covering when to go, how many days to allow, booking timelines, and region-by-region travel advice for both Chile and Argentina — valuable for first-time visitors who need logistical and seasonal guidance.

A Beginner's Guide to Patagonia's National Parks — Condé Nast Traveler

Magazine-style guide that profiles the major parks across Chilean and Argentine Patagonia with top sights, best activities and travel tips for each park — a reliable, readable resource for choosing which parks to visit and what to do there.

Perito Moreno Glacier (Glaciar Perito Moreno)

Los Glaciares National Park, near El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Perito Moreno is a large and active glacier of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, famed for its frequent calving into Lago Argentino; it lies within Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors enjoy viewing platforms that frame the glacier and guided boat/ice-trek options. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Glaciares_National_Park?utm_source=openai))

Torres del Paine National Park

Magallanes Region, southern Chile (near Puerto Natales)

Declared a national park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Torres del Paine is renowned for its granite towers, turquoise lakes and Patagonian steppes. The park hosts the famous multi-day 'W' and 'O' trekking circuits and a variety of wildlife habitats. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torres_del_Paine_National_Park?utm_source=openai))

Monte Fitz Roy / El Chaltén

El Chaltén village, Los Glaciares National Park area, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Monte Fitz Roy (Cerro Fitz Roy) is an iconic granite peak first climbed in the mid-20th century and now central to El Chaltén’s identity as Argentina’s trekking capital. Trails from town lead to Laguna de los Tres and other classic viewpoints. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Glaciares_National_Park?utm_source=openai))

Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego National Park

Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina (park ~11 km west of Ushuaia)

Ushuaia bills itself as the 'End of the World' and is the southernmost city with access to maritime voyages, Antarctic departures, and Tierra del Fuego National Park — a protected area of forests, lakes and Beagle Channel shoreline established in 1960. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ushuaia?utm_source=openai))

Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument

Near Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region, Chile (Seno Última Esperanza area)

Cueva del Milodón is a large cavern where remains of the extinct ground sloth (milodón) and prehistoric human artifacts were found in the 19th century; it’s a popular cultural-natural stop on routes between Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine. ([elpais.com](https://elpais.com/elviajero/viajes/2024-10-24/descubriendo-la-patagonia-en-10-paradas-indispensables-de-las-torres-del-paine-al-perito-moreno.html?utm_source=openai))

Watch the Perito Moreno Glacier and take a boat/ice-trek

Visit Perito Moreno on Lago Argentino near El Calafate to watch dramatic ice calving and choose guided options from viewpoint walks to boat trips and guided ice-trekking on the glacier surface.

Perito Moreno is one of the most accessible, active glaciers in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field; its regular calving events offer a visceral glacier experience and there are safe, professional options for close-up views and guided treks. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Glaciares_National_Park?utm_source=openai))

Trek the Torres del Paine 'W' or day-hike to the Towers

Explore Torres del Paine National Park in Chile via sections of the famous 'W' circuit or choose single-day hikes like the base of the Towers for spectacular granite spires and glacial lakes.

Torres del Paine offers world-class alpine scenery, marked trails and multiple base-camp and lodge options; it’s a must for trekkers and photographers wanting iconic mountain-and-lake panoramas. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torres_del_Paine_National_Park?utm_source=openai))

Hike around Mount Fitz Roy (El Chaltén)

Make El Chaltén your base for day-hikes to viewpoints like Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Capri for close views of Monte Fitz Roy and its serrated granite profile.

El Chaltén is known as Argentina’s trekking capital; trails are well-marked, accessible from town with short transfers, and deliver some of Patagonia’s most emblematic mountain vistas. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Glaciares_National_Park?utm_source=openai))

Explore Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego: Beagle Channel cruises & national park

Combine a Beagle Channel boat trip (sea birds, sea lions, lighthouse sights) with land visits to Tierra del Fuego National Park for forests, lakes and the 'End of the World' rail heritage.

Ushuaia is the southern gateway with unique maritime wildlife, subantarctic landscapes and cultural ties to exploration history; short cruises and park day-trips are excellent for varied, accessible experiences. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ushuaia?utm_source=openai))

Visit Cueva del Milodón and fjords around Puerto Natales; day trips to Grey Glacier

See the prehistoric cave and nearby viewpoints at Puerto Natales, and take boat or hiking excursions to Grey Glacier and fjord scenery in the Torres del Paine gateway area.

Cueva del Milodón offers archaeological and natural-history context to the region; Puerto Natales is the main service town for southern Torres del Paine and boat trips to Grey Glacier provide dramatic ice-and-water landscapes. ([elpais.com](https://elpais.com/elviajero/viajes/2024-10-24/descubriendo-la-patagonia-en-10-paradas-indispensables-de-las-torres-del-paine-al-perito-moreno.html?utm_source=openai))