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Visit to El Calafate and Walichu Cave with Pickup
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Visit to El Calafate and Walichu Cave with Pickup
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Eng, Spa
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In El Calafate, you can enjoy an entertaining walk through the city, ideal for those who want to learn about the history, landscapes, and essence of this tourist resort nestled in Argentine Patagonia. The experience begins with a visit to Punta Walichu, an archaeological site located just 8 kilometers from the town, which allows you to step back in time to the region's earliest inhabitants. During a walk among overhangs and caves, you can observe cave paintings, both original and carefully placed reproductions, in a natural setting that offers stunning views of Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains.
The tour continues through the main streets of El Calafate's old town, where the earliest constructions built by the pioneers are still preserved. These typical buildings contrast with the architecture of the current civic center, creating a visual bridge between the city's past and present. At all times, the guide accompanies visitors with stories and details that enrich the experience, transporting each visitor to the history of the region's first settlers, while pointing out relevant aspects of the flora, fauna, and other elements that define the local identity.
The walk also includes the Coastal Walk, a natural space on the shores of Lake Argentino that invites you to contemplate the serenity of the landscape. It is home to Redonda Bay, a prime spot for birdwatching, where Patagonian birdlife displays all its richness in a peaceful and accessible setting. This section of the urban circuit allows for a direct connection with nature, right in the heart of El Calafate, combining scenic beauty with the opportunity to observe native species in the wild.
To conclude this immersion in the spirit of El Calafate, a visit to the Historical Interpretation Center is included, a space designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the region's development over time. Through a self-guided exhibition, visitors explore the most significant events that shaped the evolution of this corner of Patagonia, from the Ice Ages to the processes that shaped the current settlement. Each room in the center offers clear and engaging information, with visual resources that help contextualize each historical period.
This tour of El Calafate offers a comprehensive look at the city, combining the archaeological value of Punta Walichu, the pioneering architecture, the biodiversity of Redonda Bay, and the educational focus of the Historical Interpretation Center. It is an ideal option for those seeking more than just landscapes: an experience that connects visitors with the memory, geography, and daily life of this tourist town located on the shores of the majestic Lago Argentino. With each step, the profound identity of a place is revealed that, although small in size, holds an immense legacy that deserves to be discovered
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Please provide full details of your accommodation at the time of booking. It is very important in this case to note that it is the passenger's obligation and sole responsibility to contact the local contact number the day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time
The day before your activity, the receptionist will contact you by email or whatsapp to inform you of a more precise pick-up time for your accommodation
Be at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the tour starts
Don't forget your ID / Passport or Identity Card
It is suggested to bring cash in local currency
IMPORTANT: To apply for minors' fares, it is necessary (without exception) to have a passport photo of the minor and infant. Please send it to the Reservations Department
Inclusions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
English / Spanish guide
Entrance to Punta Walichu
Exclusions
Entrance fees, meals and beverages except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service.
Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided.
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