Laguna San Rafael Glacier
Laguna San Rafael is a wild Patagonian national park where a giant glacier slides all the way down to the sea. Huge blocks of blue ice break off and float in the lagoon like frozen floating castles.
Visitors love arriving by boat to watch the glacier and hear it crack and thunder as ice tumbles into the water. The floating icebergs shine in dazzling shades of white and deep blue.
A Glacier That Meets the Sea
The San Rafael glacier is a slow-moving river of ice that reaches all the way to a coastal lagoon. Its tall front wall glows bright blue where the ice is thick and old.
Floating Icebergs
Chunks of the glacier break off with a loud crack and float away as icebergs. Boats sail carefully around them so travelers can see their strange and beautiful shapes.
Cold and Wild Nature
This far-south region is cold, rainy, and covered in thick green rainforest and channels. Sea birds, sea lions, and dolphins sometimes appear in the icy waters.