El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center

Be seduced by the fascinating landscape of the Perito Moreno glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Admire the mesmerizing beauty of the spiky glacier walls, its crevasses and the immensity of its ice formations while touring this renowned national park. Optional: If you choose the "including Boat Safari" option, you'll get a closer view of this natural wonder from the water! On this tour, you’ll also learn about the general glaciology of the region, as well as the formation of an ice bridge, a particular phenomenon that happens every few years in the Perito Moreno Glacier.

The CIC travel 100 million years of nature and human history in Patagonia.  The montage of dinosaurian and mega mammal illuminate the show of the evolution that this region was.  Videos, photos and audios are to understand and remember the genocide of Aonikenk people and the Patagonics strikes.  Re-discover the Tehuelche culture understanding the process of large duration. Immerse in five halls powered of solar energy were the past speck.

Get under the skin of El Calafate and see the ancient rock paintings of Patagonia’s earliest settlers on this 3-hour sightseeing tour. Traveling in an air-conditioned coach, drive to the shores of beautiful Lake Argentino to visit the Walichu Caves, home to rock paintings believed to date back 4,000 years. Next, enjoy a panoramic tour of El Calafate Old Town, and visit the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center to learn about the area’s incredible history, geology, peoples and glaciers.

It begins with a visit to Punta Walichu, site archaeological located 8 km from the town, you can see the traces of the first men who walked these lands. A walk along the eaves and caves will allow you to observe cave paintings (originals and reproductions) as well as a exceptional view of Lake Argentino and the Andes mountains. The circuit also goes through the main streets of the old town, showing the typical first constructions of the pioneers, as well as the downtown buildings current civic. 17 There will be a visit to the Coastal Walk and the Bahía Redonda, a few meters from the shore of the Argentino Lake, where you can see the abundant local birdlife. As a last stop, at the Center of Historical Interpretation will be observed, through of a self-guided tour, the most important facts historical relevance from the ice ages to the present.

Do not miss the opportunity to discover an unknown side of Patagonia! Departing from El Calafate for a 3-hour tour, this excursion is ideal for lovers of nature and history, and includes sightseeing of flora, fauna and caves with rock art. Enjoy a typical Argentine lunch! Nativo Experience – Lagos y Cavernas is a 4×4 midday excursion along the coast of Lake Argentino. Ideal for the day of arrival or departure. Between the cliffs and overlooking the Andes Mountains, the excursion focuses on the first contacts of those expeditionaries with the natives, and then enter the Tehuelche world. On the banks of the lake are the caves where thousands of years ago that culture left its marks on the rock and that today induce us to its interpretation. The excursion culminates in another cave, with lunch or dinner that will transport us to those remote years

This unique experience offers an anthropological approach that will immerse you in the history and culture of this region. Aboard our all-terrain vehicles, you will depart from El Calafate towards the East, enjoying a panoramic tour that borders the crystalline waters of Lake Argentino until you reach the Mirador del Acantilado. From there, you will witness spectacular views of the lake and the majestic Andes Mountains. Descending towards the coast, you will have the opportunity to enter the fascinating world of the Natives through an archaeological site that protects ancient cave paintings. These ancient cultures left their mark on the rock, inviting us today to interpret their legacy and better understand their history. To culminate this unforgettable adventure, we invite you to explore another cave where you will enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner, transporting you back in time and providing you with a unique gastronomic experience that evokes times gone by.

We begin with a visit to Punta Walichu, an archaeological site located 8 km from the town, which will show you the footprints of the first men who walked these lands. You will visit the Coastal Walk and the Bahía Redonda, a few meters from the shore of Lake Argentino, where you will be able to observe the abundant local bird life. As a last stop, at the Historical Interpretation Center you will observe through a self-guided visit, the events of greatest historical relevance from the glaciations to the present. Participate in the history of the place, contemplating El Calafate, on the shores of the imposing. (From December 15 to March 15, the afternoon departure is 5:00 p.m.)

Travel for 10 days through the magnificent city of Buenos Aires, the impressive Iguazú Falls, the nature of the Peninsula Valdés and be amazed in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier. In Buenos Aires, you will get to know its beautiful architecture, its most important tourist spots and you will be delighted with a Tango dinner show. You will fly to Iguazu to visit one of the Seven natural wonders of the World, the beautiful Iguazu Falls, before continuing this wonderful journey to Patagonia. In Puerto Madryn, be amazed by the rich fauna of the Peninsula Valdés, where you will be able to observe sea lions, birds and eventually penguins and wales regarding the season. In El Calafate you will admire another wonder, the famous Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the most impressive glaciers in the world. This package includes accommodation, excursions and transfers.