Reserva Natural Laguna Nimez

El Calafate


Reserva Natural Laguna Nimez is a prime avian habitat alongside the lakeshore north of El Calafate, with a self-guided trail and staffed Casa Verde information hut with binoculars rental. It’s a great place to spot flamingos – but watching birds from El Calafate’s shoreline on Lago Argentino can be just as good.


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