Articles of interest

Reading to understand the place you are about to explore: where the water in the rivers comes from, how glaciers form, which birds to look for in the forest and in the sky, and how to visit Los Glaciares National Park without leaving a trace. Short reads for before your trip, or for a rainy afternoon in town.

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  • Nature

    Water

    From the Southern Ice Field to the Atlantic Ocean: the journey of El Chaltén’s water and how to protect it on the trails.

    4 min read

  • Nature

    Introduction to glaciers

    How a glacier forms, why it moves and which glaciers you can see near El Chaltén.

    4 min read

  • Wildlife

    Birdwatching

    The Andean condor, the Magellanic woodpecker, the torrent duck and more: where to look for them and how to watch them.

    4 min read

  • Visiting the park

    Visiting protected areas

    Why national parks exist, what park rangers do and how to explore the park without leaving a trace.

    3 min read

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