The Glacier Gourmet Cruise
The Patagonian ice field is, after Antarctica, the largest concentration of ice on the planet. Its glaciers descend from 1,500 to 200 meters above sea level enabling unique access and viewing of the glaciers. Los Glaciares National Park offers a magnificent combination of forest, lakes, mountains, ice, and steppes with over 200 glaciers. The most […]
Skorpios III: An incredible cruise to southern fjords and glaciers in Patagonia
I´ve done the Kaweskar Route two years ago, after enjoying the unique and beautiful landscapes that Torres del Paine offers in southern Chile. It was an amazing experience, maybe one of the most incredible experiences in Patagonia, and I traveled a lot. Because aboard the Skorpios III, you will watch amazing landscapes, full of glaciers, […]
Patagonia Camp: Glamping in Patagonia
Well, it´s one of my favorites… Maybe the best way to enjoy the incredible beauty you can find in Torres del Paine National Park and surrounding areas. In Patagonia Camp, you can feel the wind, the rain, the snow; and enjoy unique landscapes from your yurt. Yes, a yurt is a comfortable tent. In fact, […]
The Marble Cathedral, Aysen, Chilean Patagonia
The Carretera Austral is one of the most incredible circuits in Chilean Patagonia. An amazing route in the area called Aysen, in Chile. It´s a place for people interested in pure Patagonia, with unique landscapes, lakes, mountains, and glaciers. But today, I will focalize on a wonderful attraction in the area which is the Marble […]
Complete Patagonia tour
A 18-night tour to enjoy the best of Argentina, visiting Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia, El Calafate, Bariloche. We offer a wide variety of hotels and some included services and some other services as optional. So, you can complete the tour with more adventure, more cultural visits, or any special interest you can have. In […]
Enjoying the Spirit of the Glaciers Cruise in Patagonia
One of the most amazing destinations in Patagonia is El Calafate and the area of the glaciers. From this city, you can enjoy a wide variety of activities and excursions, and a must-see is the incredible and unique Perito Moreno Glacier. Well, you can visit this attraction in traditional excursions, driving 70 km to arrive […]
ARGENTINA AND CHILE: Average temperatures in summer and winter season
WEATHER IN ARGENTINA AND CHILE If you`re planning your trip to Argentina and Chile, an important item would be the average temperature you can expect during your visit. Of course, temperatures are not the same in Patagonia, in Buenos Aires and Santiago, or in the north area. The following information is only informative, these are […]
Weather in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world
WEATHER IN USHUAIA, ARGENTINA Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, gate to visit Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego National Park and Train of the End of the World, the starting point for cruises to Cape Horn and Antarctica… But, how is the weather there? You have to know that Ushuaia, is the Capital of […]
Approximate flight times between main destinations in Argentina and Chile
When you travel to Argentina or Chile or maybe to combine both countries, an important point to know is the approximated flight times between main cities. These are large countries with at least 5000 km from north to south, so it`s nice to check how many hours we have to fly to combine for example […]
First time in Argentina? Check what to see
Argentina is a large country, with 11.968 km of limits, a total surface of 2.780.400 sq km, and 3700 km from north to south and 1425 from east to west. It`s the 9th large country in the world. With that information, you can see that Argentina offers a wide variety of climates, lanscapes, and places […]
peritomorenoglacier.com: Our new website for a highlight in Patagonia
If you`re looking to visit Argentina, I`m sure you will include Patagonia in your itinerary. And of course, if you`re going to Patagonia, you will stop in El Calafate to visit one of the highlights, the unique Perito Moreno Glacier, a huge mass of ice located in the Los Glaciares National Park in southwest Santa […]
The Argentina Guide, by RipioTurismo
Well, we`re in 2021 and everything is on the internet. I mean, from weather information to maps, information about anything you need… But, some people are still interested in books, in guides, in papers you can read, touch, enjoy. Well, I wrote a guide, about Argentina. Basically for people who want to read a guide, […]
Perito Moreno Glacier: infographic
Perito Moreno Glacier: infographic and useful information One of the most incredible shows in Patagonia is the Perito Moreno Glacier. In fact, it is one of the most important tourist attractions in Argentinian Patagonia. The 250 km2 (97 sq mi) ice formation, 30 km (19 mi) in length, is one of 48 glaciers fed by the […]
Patagonia, from Rio de Janeiro
Patagonia is one of the most amazing places in the world. Offering a wide variety of destinations and attractions to enjoy, Patagonia is a highlight ht in South America, to be visited during your trip to the southern area of Chile and/or Argentina. Of course, a complete tour to Patagonia should include two or three […]
Walking with penguins in Ushuaia
Walking with Penguins in Ushuaia, Patagonia, Argentina Ushuaia is a great place to enjoy different landscapes, like Tierra del Fuego National Park, Fagnano and Escondido Lakes in the heart of Tierra del Fuego Island, and of course navigation in the Beagle Channel. There are many options, but one of these is interesting because […]
Big Ice: Adventure over the ice of Perito Moreno Glacier
From El Calafate, the gate to the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier and other glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park, you can enjoy many activities. One of them, for people looking for something more intense, is the Big Ice. A great activity to walk over the ice of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Of course, there is […]
RipioTurismo Interview: Estancia Cristina, a paradise in los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia
Estancia Cristina: a great place to visit in Patagonia during your stay in El Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier Area. We met Gabriela Gelmi, to talk about this wonderful place in Patagonia Estancia Cristina is a classic when you think in visiting an Estancia for a day, after great boat navigation in Los Glaciares National Park. […]
The Fitz Roy: icon of Patagonia
The Fitz Roy: An icon of Patagonia the Fitz Roy Mount is a famous mountain in El Chalten, Patagonia, Argentina. It´s very recognized due to the amazing trekkings you can enjoy in the area, from the small village of El Chalten El Chalten El Chaltèn is the gate to enjoy different trekkings in the area […]
The Southern Right Whale in Peninsula Valdes. Whales in Peninsula Valdes!
The incredible Southern Right Whale in Patagonia Let us talk about the whale, our whale in the area. The Southern Right Whales are a member of the baleen whale family. Many baleen whales will take in large amounts of water then strain it back out through specialized plates in their mouths known as “baleens.” The […]
Icons of Argentina: The incredible Perito Moreno Glacier
The Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia One of the highlights, when you visit Argentina, is Patagonia. It´s an amazing region, visited by tourists from around the world. And a must-see in Patagonia is, no doubt, the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier. It´s a real icon of the country, with Buenos Aires and the incredible Iguazu Falls, […]
FAQ`s about Argentina
FAQ`s about Argentina Argentina is a big country, with an incredibly wide variety of attractions: lakes, mountains, national parks, glaciers, incredible falls, amazing sea life, rich culture, colorful mounts, high Andes, Tango, excellent gastronomy… Well, there are many things to do and to see during your visits. It`s just a list of the FAQs or […]
How to get to Bariloche?
How to get to Bariloche? San Carlos de Bariloche, usually known as Bariloche, is one of the most important cities in Rio Negro Province, Patagonia; and it`s one of the most important destinations in the area of the lakes district. You can arrive by land, by air, and also along a boat navigation from Chile. […]
What to eat in Bariloche?
What to eat in Bariloche? Bariloche, gate to the incredible lakes district, is also an excellent place to enjoy some local specialties. Of course the delicious chocolate, but also great local smoked dishes like the deer, the trout, the jabali, the patagonian lamb, and more. Take a look to the following list: The Chocolate […]
The Milodon Cave
The Milodon Cave The Cueva del Milodon Natural Monument is located in the Province of Ultima Esperanza in the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Region, 25 km north of the city of Puerto Natales. It was created in 1993, as a Natural Monument Cueva del Milodon, joining the National System of Protected Wild Areas in Chile. […]
