Traveler Magazine 2018 Spring Traveler | Page 12

10 The sound is unmistakable, loud and sharp like a gunshot. What happens next is one of the most exhilarating sights imaginable, as several tons of turquoise-colored ice crash into the freezing waters of Lake Argentino. This is Perito Moreno, a spectacular 19-mile-long glacier that is the crowning glory of Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park. This majestic glacier, one of the few in the world that is still growing, is set in stunning Patagonian scenery. For an unforgettable experience and breathtaking views, don a pair of crampons for a trek across the ice. THE SOUND IS UNMISTAKABLE, LOUD AND SHARP LIKE A GUNSHOT. PHOTOS PERITO MORENO GLACIER IN ARGENTINA PARTNER’S POV “ The Perito Moreno Glacier is known as a summer destination (Southern Hemisphere summer…so December, January, and February) because the winter months can be quite cold down here. But here is my little secret: the shoulder season—April, September, and early October—is a great time to visit Southern Patagonia. Not only do you have little or no wind, a light dusting of snow up on the hills and the place all to yourself, but you also have the beautiful Patagonian forest painted with reds, oranges, and ochres.” MARIO MUZZIO ABERCROMBIE & KENT SOUTH AMERICA SPRING | 2018 C O N TACT YO U R T R AV E L A DV I S O R TO DAY