Calafate – Lago Argentino

The glacier shows an amazing and curious phenomenon in which it´s huge ice mass advances continuously causing the accumulation, breaking and consequent detachment of the immense 5km ice blocks.

It was mainly created because it is a representative sample in a good condition of patagonic coastal biodiversity and preserves fields with paleontological value.

The island has recreational and historical value because the Luís Piedra Buena Commander, who was a supporter of the Argentine sovereignty over Patagonia.