Title: Visit Santa Cruz Province: Best of Santa Cruz Province Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Santa Cruz Province Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Santa-Cruz-Province.d6232229.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Cruz Province](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Santa-Cruz-Province.d6232229.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Santa Cruz Province Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Santa-Cruz-Province.d6232229.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Santa Cruz Province](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz-Province.d6232229.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Santa Cruz Province Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Santa-Cruz-Province.d6232229.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Santa Cruz Province Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Province.d6232229.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Cruz Province Travel Guide ## Argentina ![Los Glaciares National Park featuring mountains and tranquil scenes as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121895-Los-Glaciares-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Calafate showing a small town or village and café lifestyle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121726-El-Calafate.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Calafate showing interior views and food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121741-El-Calafate.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Los Glaciares National Park which includes mountains and snow](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121947-Los-Glaciares-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Los Glaciares National Park featuring a lake or waterhole, mist or fog and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121921-Los-Glaciares-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Bring your camera to document the unforgettable glaciers and snowy peaks of this ice region at the foot of Argentina. Santa Cruz contains most of the Argentinian side of Patagonia, with some of the world’s most spectacular icy sights. Snowy mountain peaks and glaciers with a blue-silver tint decorate the fierce-looking countryside of the scenic region. Visit the main towns and test yourself against the harsh wilderness. Stroll along the picturesque trails of [Los Glaciares National Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Glaciares-National-Park-Santa-Cruz-Province.d6096800.Attraction) in the Austral Andes. Wander through the dense forests and walk around the circumferences of majestic lakes. Marvel at [Perito Moreno Glacier](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perito-Moreno-Glacier-South-America.d6171970.Attraction), which is one of the most scenic sights in the world. Listen to the roar of the cracking ice and walk on the glacier with cleats. Among the largest lakes in the park is Lago Argentino, which is a popular spot for fishermen searching for perch and rainbow trout. Spot the pink glow of a flock of flamingos huddling on the lake. Go sailing on the lake for spectacular views and stay at Estancia Cristina for a serene trip. Explore the Walichu Caves beside the lake’s shore to see the fascinating hand paintings by Paleolithic humans from 4,000 years ago. Visit the city of [El Calafate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate.d6023812.Holidays-City-Breaks) to see its quaint residential houses with gold and red façades. Admire the sleek, modern design of the Glaciarium and enter to peruse the exhibits about ice in nature. Trekkers will love the village of [El Chaltén](https://www.expedia.co.uk/El-Chalten.d6055664.Holidays-City-Breaks), about 125 miles (200 kilometres) to the north of El Calafate. Wander through the meandering valleys surrounding the immense Viedma Lake. Climb to the Laguna Capri viewpoint to look down on the glorious lagoon and capture photos of the jagged mountain peaks surrounding the water. The province takes up a large portion of southern Argentina, between the districts of [Tierra del Fuego](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tierra-Del-Fuego-Province.d6208785.Holidays-City-Breaks) and [Chubut](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chubut-Province.d6232240.Holidays-City-Breaks). It borders southern Chile and is parallel with the offshore Falkland Islands. Fly to El Calafate Airport from [Buenos Aires](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buenos-Aires.d178242.Holidays-City-Breaks) and other parts of the country. Note that summers is this region tend to be warm with occasional heat waves, while winters see freezing temperatures with snow and ice. Santa Cruz is a place of historic intrigue and a winter wonderland with its national park of lakes and glaciers. ### Popular cities in Santa Cruz Province [El ChaltenKnown for Hiking, Mountains and Horse riding](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Chalten.dx6055664) Framed by snow-capped mountains, majestic glaciers and deep-blue lakes, this village is Argentina’s trekking capital and a gateway to Parque Nacional de Los Glaciares. ## Reasons to visit - Laguna Capri - Salto El Chorrillo Waterfall [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Chalten.dx6055664)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Chalten-Hotels.d6055664.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [El CalafateKnown for Lakes, Tours and Excursions](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate.dx6023812) Witness the power of nature on a boat tour of Glaciers National Park. Hear the roar as the glacial ice ruptures and falls. ## Reasons to visit - Avenue del Libertador [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate.dx6023812)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate-Hotels.d6023812.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Rio GallegosKnown for Art, Museums and Monuments](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Gallegos.dx2985) Rio Gallegos awaits: its art, museums, monuments and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Gallegos.dx2985)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Gallegos-Hotels.d2985.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Perito MorenoKnown for Marinas and Nature](https://expedia.co.uk/Perito-Moreno.dx6130869) Trip time! Discover the marina and natural setting in Perito Moreno. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Perito-Moreno.dx6130869)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Perito-Moreno-Hotels.d6130869.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Puerto DeseadoKnown for Museums](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Deseado.dx2899) Escape to Puerto Deseado! Enjoy its museums. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Deseado.dx2899)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Deseado-Hotels.d2899.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [San JuliánKnown for Monuments and Museums](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Julian.dx3628) San Julián awaits: its monuments, museums and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Julian.dx3628)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Julian-Hotels.d3628.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Santa Cruz Province ![El Calafate which includes a cascade as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121721-El-Calafate-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### El Calafate Witness the power of nature on a boat tour of Glaciers National Park. Hear the roar as the glacial ice ruptures and falls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate.dx6023812) ![El Chalten featuring snow, mountains and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/333000/333669-El-Chalten.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### El Chalten Framed by snow-capped mountains, majestic glaciers and deep-blue lakes, this village is Argentina’s trekking capital and a gateway to Parque Nacional de Los Glaciares. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Chalten.dx6055664) ![Estancia Cristina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/122000/122039-Estancia-Cristina.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Estancia Cristina Discover unique views of the Upsala Glacier, dine on delicious Patagonian food and trek amid glorious glacial landscapes at this historic Argentine farmstead. 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