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Departamento de Lago Argentino
City in Santa Cruz, Argentina
Overview
Departamento de Lago Argentino is a breathtaking region in Santa Cruz, Argentina, best known for the glacial hub of El Calafate and proximity to the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier. The area offers stunning Patagonian landscapes, from turquoise lakes to arid steppe, along with welcoming towns rich in culture and adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Argentina
Province
Santa Cruz
Population
25,586
Time Zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-49.75°, -72.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,070
Local Cost
$720
Local Income
$320
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
4.9°C
Summer Avg
10.6°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-21.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
326 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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