Lago del Desierto
Live the adventure of sailing in a reserve that protects the flora and fauna of a whole region.
Are you planning to visit the city of El Chaltén? Do not miss the tour to a water body: Lago del Desierto. The adventure begins right as you arrive. Skirt Río de las Vueltas, and follow its zigzagging course. See how the landscape changes, the water goes crystal clear, and the forest gets thick. Step closer to rivers and streams carrying melt water. Enjoy trekking in a wild environment, and reach your dreamed destination: the lake.
Embark on a catamaran and sail along crystal-clear waters, between lenga and ñire forests. Watch the mountain ranges embracing you: the Vespignani, with its hanging glaciers, and Cordón del Bosque. Disembark on a mount that invites you to look at the lake from a panoramic point. And, for the icing on the cake of your journey, dare to climb and discover the beauty of the Huemul glacier from above. Live it all in the province of Santa Cruz.
Geographic location: Province of Santa Cruz, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: By air, arriving at Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, in El Calafate. By land, via Ruta Provincial 11 by car or by bus.
Area: 8.9 sq km
Altitude: 506 meters above sea level.
Climate: Cold and dry.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothes, suitable for very low temperatures.