Lago Roca & Cerro Cristal
Lago Roca
A quiet lake area in the southern part of the glacier national park, with campsites and trails. Climbing Cerro Cristal offers views of both Moreno Glacier and the Paine peaks.
Lago Roca lies south of the South Arm of Lago Argentino, within the glacier national park, but far from the main routes, so it sees few visitors. There are campsites and picnic areas by the lake, and fishing and birdwatching are possible. The most popular option is the Cerro Cristal trail, a round trip of about 6–7 hours. From the summit you can look out over Moreno Glacier and, on the Chilean side, the Paine Towers. It is about 50 km from El Calafate and requires a car or a hired vehicle. Entry requires a national park ticket.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Estancia Nibepo Aike
- Lake Argentino
- Cerro Frías
- Perito Moreno Glacier
- Glaciarium
- Laguna Nimez Ecological Reserve
- El Calafate
- Punta Walichu Caves