Going on fishing adventures which travel the world, I have the pleasure of visiting many cities. El Calafate is about a 3 hour flight from Buenos Aires. It is a small town near the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in the Argentine Provence of Santa Cruz. It has a population of around 6000+ and is the "Gateway to Los Glaciares National Park" and is situated on the Southern border of Lake Argentino.
Normally, I like to extend my stay in these cities a few days to gather in the sites and culture. In Calafate, I stayed at the Hostel Calafate which is about 4 blocks from the main street. The main street has numerous stores which sell tours to the Glaciers. There are 5 star***** restuarants specializing in Argentina lamb and beef and The Patagonia Brewing Company where one can quench their thirst on numerous beers.
About a 5 minute walk from the Hostel Calafate, the Humedal Calafaterio, the Calafate Wetlands reside. Here, thousands of pink flamingos and other waterfowl can be observed. During the winter season (June, July, and August) the Wetlands freeze which make for a great local ice skating rink.
So, on your next adventure make sure to visit some of the local towns.
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