El Calafate holidays

El Calafate is a pleasant little town in Patagonia situated close to some of the best walking trails in all of South America. However, it is best known for its proximity to the colossal Perito Moreno Glacier - an ancient and spectacular glacier that creaks and crumbles as it continues to edge forth down the mountain. The glacier, which is over 30,000 years old, is one of only a handful of glaciers around the world that continue to grow despite global warming. This world famous glacier was recently featured on Brian Cox's BBC documentary series Wonders of the Universe. There are many ways of enjoying this incredible natural wonder, though it is perhaps best to start by taking a few moments to sit down and take in its sheer vastness - most visitors are dumbstruck upon seeing it for the first time