About
Perito Moreno is a small town in Santa Cruz Province, in the Patagonian region of southern Argentina. It sits in South America's southern reaches and works mainly as a gateway, a place to stop before heading out to the wider landscape around it.
The town's main draw is its link to Los Glaciares National Park and the Perito Moreno Glacier, which lies within that park. Visitors who come here are usually planning a trip into the glacier country, and the town serves as a base for that journey rather than a destination in its own right.
What the visit is like
Because Perito Moreno is small, it suits a quiet, unhurried stay. Travellers tend to spend their time preparing for the day ahead, arranging transport and planning excursions into the park, and then returning to rest at the end of a long day outdoors. The pace reflects the scale of the surrounding country, which is wide, open and largely untouched by large settlements.
Plan ahead
- Treat the town as a base, with the glacier and park as the main reason to come.
- Allow time for travel, since the surrounding landscape is spread out.
- Dress for changeable Patagonian weather, which can shift quickly.
- Check arrangements for park visits before you travel, as services in small towns can be limited.
For those drawn to glaciers, wide skies and the quiet of southern Patagonia, Perito Moreno offers a practical and peaceful starting point.
