Going South to the Glaciers

Our adventures have taken us to El Califete and the National Park of the Glaciers. Setting sail aboard a powered catamaran we headed to the very remote Estancia Christina situated on the edge of the Upsala Glacier, accessed only by a 2 hour boat trip (by modern standards) or a 7 day hike. This remote area was a privately run sheep station from 1916 to 1999, when the area became a Natonal Park after the last family member passed away. Percival and Jessica Masters came to the area as pioneers in the early 1900's and built a sheep station and a home out of nothing and on their own. It feels like the end of the world.


We were very fortunate to have the opportunity of spending the night in one of their cabins, with plentiful amounts of wine, food and good company. An adventure experience to be rembered.



The following day was spent at the awe inspiring Moreno Glacier, where viewing platforms provide unsurpassed views of the glacier from several levels. The great thundering noise made by the glacier as it sheds a section into the freezing waters is an exciting sound. We endured snow and sunshine intermittently throughout the day. This is an area of quickly changing weather with 4 seasons in as little as an hour.


The wild beauty and magnificence of the area must be seen to be believed.

- Marika at Women's Own Adventure signing off

Location:El Califete, Patagonia, Argentina