How to get to El Chaltén, Argentina - Means of transportation

Weather in El Chaltén

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Where to stay in El Chaltén

HostelsMístico Hostel 23 y Tiny House

3-star HostelriesAltas Cumbres

CabinsCasa Azul Hostel

Tiny housesMistico Hostel 23 y Tiny House

CabinsRío de las Vueltas

Apart HotelsMorena

CabinsCabañas Austral

Apart HotelsApart Guillaumet

HostelsHostel Luna Country

Apart HotelsVientos del sur

CabinsEukel

3-star hotelsHotel Lago del Desierto

Apart HotelsLos Coirones Aparts

HostelriesConfín Patagónico

Apart HotelsKuntur Apart

HostelriesB&B Nothofagus

Things to do in El Chaltén

7 imperdibles de El Chaltén Read more

City tour around El Chaltén and Its Trails The hiking capital of Argentina, the small town of El Chaltén is a magnificent site to keep walking. A site for lovers of hiking and mountaineering. Read more

Defiant Torre Glacier We went trekking around the Torre Glacier, a demanding tour that implies hiking and ice climbing at the foot of the impressive mount. Read more

National Trekking Festival: El Chaltén runs at the foot of Fitz Roy Every March, two races on the trails of Los Glaciares National Park: the Bajada del Torre and the Desafío de los Campamentos. Read more

The Silhouette of the Fitz Roy The road that leads to El Chaltén displays the unquestionable silhouettes of various rock massifs. The Fitz Roy, the Torre and the Poincenot, are par… Read more

Lake, Glacier and Plenty of Viedma Navigating Lake Viedma towards the ancient walls of its glacier and then having the chance to walk on its surface using crampons is an experience har… Read more

Sailing Famous Lago del Desierto This is one of the most popular tours among visitors to the City of El Chaltén. Due to its history and its natural beauty, sailing Lago del Desierto … Read more

Rafting in El Chaltén, De Las Vueltas river Rafting in Patagonia is a worthwhile experience. The De Las Vueltas River is the destination for rafting with the accompaniment of experts. Read more

Hiking to Lake Capri At El Chaltén, we grabbed our hiking poles and set out along one of the easiest trails, ideal for beginners in the hiking adventure. Our destination:… Read more

Trekking to Lake Torre A beautiful mountain trail starting at El Chaltén makes us feel one of the most impressive sites on earth: the path to Lake Torre. Read more

Hiking towards the Huemul Glacier Ideal while visiting Lago del Desierto (Lake of the Desert), the Huemul Glacier is an attraction itself. With a unique woodland area, this undoubtedl… Read more

Trekking to the base of Fitz Roy Walk the most popular and iconic trail in El Chaltén. Laguna de Los Tres requires almost a full day, but the views you will experience will be unforg… Read more

Visit to El Chorrillo Fall A few minutes away from El Chaltén there lies a singular attraction that lets visitors come close to a fall of fresh water. It is perfect for those w… Read more

If you come from the north you can drive a car leaving from Esquel along national route 40. After 180 km. from Esquel, you will find Gob. Costa after passing by Tecka, then continue for 30 km. along route 40 to take provincial route 20 to Río Mayo, distant 231 km. from Gob. Costa.
From Río Mayo to Perito Moreno you must drive for 123 km. along national route 40 to Bajo Caracoles and from there drive 383 km. to the junction of national route 40 and provincial route 23, where you must turn to the west to arrive at El Chaltén after 125 km.
From the south, leaving from Río Gallegos along route 40, you drive 375 km. until the junction with provincial route 23, where you will drive for the final 125 km. to the west.