Perito Merino Glacier

Today was one of those “this is why we travel” days.
We visited Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park… and wow, what a sight!
After a short drive from El Calafate, about an hour, we boarded the Safari Náutico boat and headed out across Lago Argentino. The closer we got, the more this wall of ice just grew in front of us. It’s hard to comprehend the scale — up to 50 metres high above the water, and what we were told is around 110 metres deep below the surface. That’s basically a skyscraper of ice!
Danny, our guide (25 years doing this), mentioned the glacier is now receding, something he’s personally witnessed over time and is disappointed about — a bit sobering when you’re standing in front of it.
We were lucky enough to see several calving events — huge chunks of ice breaking away and crashing into the lake. But always that bit late with the camera. The sound? Like a rifle crack… followed by a thunderous splash. Nature putting on a live show. Managed to video a couple which will be in the notsogreywanderers YouTube episode.
Even with grey skies and drizzle, the colours were incredible — deep blues, whites, and that almost glowing turquoise you just don’t see anywhere else. You can only imagine what it would look like in full sunshine.
After the boat, we hit the boardwalks, which give you different angles along the glacier face. More cracking, more falling ice… and plenty of “did you see that?!” moments.
A truly unforgettable experience.
And to top it off… back to Pura Vida for dinner — and yes, it delivered again. Sensational food after a big day out.Weiterlesen