El Calafate

5-05-2012

From Buenos Aires to El Calafate flight via Ushuaia  by Argentina Airlines took 5 hrs and 10 minutes, covering 3000 km

In the southwest of Argentine Patagonia, the picturesque village of El Calafate sits on the shore of Lago Argentino, the largest lake in the country. The city dates back to the early 20th century, when it was founded by sheep ranchers and wool traders. El Calafate, declared national capital of the glaciers, is the starting point to visit this region. Settled on the southern shore of Lago Argentino, Santa Cruz, it has the ideal tourist facilities, joining the natural environment with all the necessary comfort for a pleasant stay. El Calafate International Airport (FTE) is located 22km away from El Calafate city. El Calafate has become a very popular tourist center  with plenty of accommodation options and travel activities to enjoy  the southern landscapes of Argentina.