The park is divided into four areas called “portals.” Each portal has an entrance point, an information center, trails, viewpoints, shelters, bathrooms, camping areas, and other lodging options.
Patagonia Park is a remote destination, yet easily accessible from different places across Patagonia. Choose the option below that best fits your trip.
From Buenos Aires and Comodoro Rivadavia
The airline American Jet operates flights from Buenos Aires to the town of Perito Moreno*, with a stop in the city of Comodoro Rivadavia, making this the fastest way to reach the park. From Perito Moreno, you can arrange a transfer directly to your accommodation.
*Note: this is the town of Perito Moreno in Santa Cruz, not the Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate.
Public transport + transfer
You can reach Patagonia Park’s Cañadón Pinturas Portal entrance from other places across Patagonia on public transport with the company Chaltén Travel. The stop is called "Parque Patagonia (Perito Moreno - Santa Cruz - Argentina).” From the Cañadón Pinturas Portal entrance, a park vehicle can transfer you directly to your accommodation. You must arrange this transfer by reaching out to the park WhatsApp or email in advance.
You can also reach the town of Perito Moreno* by bus. Marga Taqsa, Chaltén Travel y Cooperativa Sportman are some of the bus companies that serve Perito Moreno. From there, you can arrange a transfer to your accommodation.
Additional airports serving the region are in El Calafate, Esquel, Bariloche, and Balmaceda (Chile).
Suitable for all vehicle types
Patagonia Park is located along National Route 40, making it easy to reach by car. You can enter through any of the park’s entrances. All roads within the park are gravel.
*Note: this is the town of Perito Moreno in Santa Cruz, not the Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate.
Entry to Patagonia Park’s Cañadon Pinturas portal and Cueva de las Manos portal costs ARS 6,000, approximately 5 USD. Residents of Santa Cruz, youth age 12 and under, and retirees can enter free of charge (with accompanying identification). Payment can be made by card or transfer when registering at a visitor center.
The park is divided into four areas called “portals.” Each portal has an entrance point, an information center, trails, viewpoints, shelters, bathrooms, camping areas, and other lodging options.
Use the map below to explore the park’s access points and nearby towns. In the box on the left, you can toggle information on/off.