Speechless with awe! The ice and snow at the end of the world
by MysticRiver4vd
Jun 5, 2025
At the other end of the Earth lies a mysterious and enchanting continent—home to passionate samba, majestic snow-capped mountains, and ancient ruins. This is South America.
The moment your hand touches the glacier, your fingertips feel not just piercing cold but also the pulse of the Ice Age from 20,000 years ago.
About Perito Moreno Glacier ⬇️
The star attraction of Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park, it's one of the world's rare "living glaciers"—advancing 30cm daily, with ice calving sounds like Thor's fury! Towering at 60 meters (equivalent to a 20-story building) and spanning 250 square kilometers, it's larger than the entire city of Buenos Aires.
"Every ice calving is the planet updating its memory card."
Must-do experiences 👍👍
1. **Mini Trekking Ice Hike** (Book in advance! Prices vary by season)
Strap on crampons and traverse blue ice crevasses. Guides will chip ice for you to taste 1,000-year-old glacier water—unbelievably sweet!
2. **Viewpoint Boardwalks**
Four trails with different angles. Recommended to complete all (2 hours total). The red route is a must—it's the ice calving hotspot!
3. **Boat Tour for Up-Close Views**
Safeli's 1-hour cruise (great value) captures the glacier's reflection on the lake—a "blue mirror."
100% photogenic golden spots 📷
Main boardwalk viewpoints 7-9: Face the glacier's core, with ice calving sprays creating epic drama.
Hidden gem 🥳: Turn right at the boardwalk's end for a hillside shot framing the glacier with the Andes.
Must-capture moment 🥳: At noon, sunlight piercing the ice creates a Tiffany-blue gradient effect.
⚠️ Tips
• **Best time**: November–March (Southern Hemisphere summer), but winds are fierce! Layer a down jacket + windbreaker, and don’t forget gloves and a hat.
• **Ice calving peaks in the afternoon**—patience pays off.
• **Entrance fee**: 8,000 pesos (~¥150), cash only 💰
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