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Perito Moreno Glacier Overview
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- Location and Size
- Located 80 km from El Calafate in Los Glaciares National Park
- Glacier reaches 78 meters above Lago Argentino
- Area covers 100 square miles, 3 miles wide
- Size exceeds Buenos Aires city by 250 km²
- Characteristics
- One of few glaciers worldwide growing instead of retreating
- Moves forward 2 meters daily in central area
- Declared stable since 1971, unlike other Patagonian glaciers
- Blue color results from snow compression and air bubbles
- History and Formation
- First seen in 1879 by British captain Juan Tomás Rogers
- Named after explorer Francisco Pascasio Moreno in 1899
- Formed during last Ice Age, approximately 18,000 years old
- Part of Southern Patagonian Ice Field, third largest globally
- Visitor Information
- Open year-round, best seasons September to April
- Entry fee USD 20 for non-residents
- Five different trails available for glacier viewing
- Guided tours recommended for best experience
- Wildlife includes endangered huemul deer