In Colonia Francisco Perito Moreno, Estancia Patagonia El Calafate - Pristine Luxury Camps is located on Provincial Route 15. If you are considering this accommodation for your trip, check in advance whether it is currently operating. Lago Roca is near the destination; other nature and activity destinations are part of the wider Lago Argentino Department. This distinction helps you plan a specific accommodation address separately from the broader regional selection.

Lago Roca and activities nearby

Lago Roca is 50 kilometers from El Calafate. One access route follows the entirely unpaved RP 15. Alternatively, the route runs along RP 11 toward Glaciar Moreno, then along the unpaved RP 60, and then along RP 15. The road surface is an important difference between the routes: the first follows the entirely unpaved RP 15, while the second includes the unpaved RP 60. Check road surfaces and access conditions before setting out.

Fishing is permitted at Lago Roca in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, but is subject to the park's seasonal regulations. Parking is available at the campgrounds by the lake; availability may depend on conditions. If you plan to fish or park, take these restrictions into account in your preparations.

The Glaciar Sur Pioneros tour includes visits to estancias, a boat trip on Brazo Rico, a landing at Playa de las Monedas, and a short hike to a glacier viewpoint. The Glaciar Sur Aventura tour combines a boat trip on Brazo Sur with a hike to Lago Frías. The trail passes through an ancient forest and an old glacial valley. Operators and schedules may change; check the details before your visit.

More destinations in Lago Argentino Department

In Lago Argentino Department, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares covers 726,927 hectares and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Perito Moreno Glacier is also designated a World Heritage Site. At Glaciar Moreno, a circuit of walkways and viewpoints extends for more than 4.5 kilometers to the glacier's face. Trekking with crampons and specialized guides is offered on the ice of Perito Moreno Glacier.

Near El Chaltén are two hikes with different route lengths: the Fitz Roy or Chaltén hike to Laguna de los Tres is 25 kilometers long and takes eight to nine hours. The trail from El Chaltén to Laguna Torre via Cerro Torre is 18 kilometers long and is a round trip. Chorrillo del Salto is a different kind of outing: the half-day excursion leads to a waterfall six kilometers from El Chaltén and can also be done on foot.

The landscape in the department offers further contrasts. Reserva Provincial Lago del Desierto is a long, narrow lake surrounded by lenga and ñire forests and enclosed by mountains. Near Tres Lagos, Piedra Clavada rises as a geological formation more than 20 meters high, with views of Río Shehuen. There are also sites with petroglyphs and rock art there. A petrified forest lies 20 kilometers southeast of Tres Lagos; it is 90 million years old and contains preserved standing trees up to 90 meters tall.

Access details for two destinations in the department can also be compared: Puerto Punta Bandera is 47 kilometers from El Calafate and can be reached via the paved provincial routes RP 11 and RP 8. Lago Roca is 50 kilometers from El Calafate; the access routes described include unpaved sections. Thus, the information differs not only slightly in distance, but also in road surface.

Discover more travel destinations: Lago Viedma, Los Antiguos, El Chalten, El Calafate, Charles Fuhr, Lago San Martín.

Go to the main travel overview: Lago Argentino Department.