Laguna Torre

Lake in Argentina

Laguna Torre

Laguna Torre with Cerro Torre (east face) in the background, 2010.

Laguna Torre

Location| Southern Patagonian Ice Field
Coordinates| 49°19′30″S 73°00′02″W﻿ / ﻿49.32500°S 73.00043°W﻿ / -49.32500; -73.00043﻿ (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.

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

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1. ^ "Trekking to Lake Torre". Welcome Argentina.
2. ^ "Laguna Torre | Full Day Trek | Excursions and Services in El Chaltén offered by Walk Patagonia". www.walkpatagonia.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2016.

## External links

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* Geographic data related to Laguna Torre at OpenStreetMap
* https://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-america/travel-tips-and-articles/top-walks-around-el-chalten