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Perito Moreno Glacier



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Blog: Watching, falling and drinking on glaciers... a week in Southern Patagonia
Date: March 8th 2009

OK so watching glaciers might not sound like the most thrilling thing ever and when we first checked out the bus times I'll admit that I was slightly concerned that 5 hours out at the Perito Mereno glacier might drive me mad. But actually it was great fun. Located in the Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina this is one of only three Patagonian glaciers that are not retreating. And its huge - t ... read more


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