What to do in El Calafate

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El Calafate which includes a waterfall as well as an individual male
El Calafate featuring a lake or waterhole and landscape views
El Calafate showing forest scenes, a pond and autumn colours
El Calafate showing forest scenes, a house and autumn colours
El Calafate which includes tranquil scenes and hiking or walking as well as a large group of people

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Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Calafate Fishing and Gnome Village while you're in town.

Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos
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Cerro Calafate

4/5(5 area reviews)

Lake views and restaurants are some things travellers note about Cerro Calafate. Check out Argentinian Museum of Toys or Gnome Village while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Cerro Calafate
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Macrozona Lago Argentino

Unique features of Macrozona Lago Argentino include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Argentino or Laguna Nimez while you're exploring the area.

Macrozona Lago Argentino

 

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