From a scenic point of view Los Glaciares is one of the most impressive national parks in South  America. The vast reserve that protects around 2,300 square miles of Patagonian Andes includes more than 40 major glaciers. The northern section of the park is dominated by the world famous Fitzroy Massif, which rises 6,000 feet from the glaciers at its base. The mountains around the tiny village of El Chalten make it an essential stop-off for adventurous travellers. A variety of walks of different durations and degrees of difficulty are possible from here.