Laguna Torre
The Laguna Torre lake is located in the Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It is formed from glacial melt water[1] and is a popular site for hikers and climbers to see surroundings peaks, including the east face of Cerro Torre.
Laguna Torre | |
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Laguna Torre with Cerro Torre (east face) in the background, 2010. | |
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Location | Southern Patagonian Ice Field |
Coordinates | 49°19′30″S 73°00′02″W |
The glacial lake is sited 10 km west of the El Chaltén tourist village, where it can be easily accessed by hikers between the months October to April.[2]
References
- "Trekking to Lake Torre". Welcome Argentina.
- "Laguna Torre | Full Day Trek | Excursions and Services in El Chaltén offered by Walk Patagonia". www.walkpatagonia.com. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
External links
- Geographic data related to Laguna Torre at OpenStreetMap
- https://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-america/travel-tips-and-articles/top-walks-around-el-chalten
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