6 days in El Calafate Itinerary

El Calafate tourism thrives mostly thanks to the city's proximity to a World Heritage-listed national park, famed for containing over 40 large glaciers.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like La Leona Petrified Forest and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Spend a day outdoors on the 29th (Tue) with Estancia Nibepo Aike. There's much more to do: head outdoors with Enjoy!, join in the after-dark buzz at Patagonia Profunda, hunt for treasures at Paseo de Los Artesanos, and examine the collection at Glaciarium Museo del Hielo Patagónico.

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In January, daytime highs in El Calafate are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.