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Lago del Desierto, El Chalten

4.6

#9 of 38 in Wildlife in Province of Santa Cruz

Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park

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Ever-popular tours to Lago del Desierto attract scores of visitors every year thanks to its unparalleled panoramic views and crystal clear azure waters flanked by verdant Patagonian forest. Trekking the area is a rewarding excursion, and tour companies usually offer guided walking tours of varying difficulty so do your research. Views of mountains Fitz Roy and Torre as well as glaciers and waterfalls surrounded by tall lush regional trees will greet you on your voyage. The lake has been the historical subject of a dispute of ownership between Argentina and Chile. Leave plenty of time for this trip as the mountain roads are difficult to traverse and could take as long as two hours to get there by car. Arrange to visit Lago del Desierto and other attractions in El Chalten using our El Chalten road trip app.

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FROM $64 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lago del Desierto - Navigation and visit to the Vespignani Glacier Lago del Desierto - Navigation and visit to the Vespignani Glacier

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4.8

By Barbs25

We were spoilt with such amazing walks to Laguna de los tres and Laguna torre before this trip so it didn’t compare. It didn’t help the weather was rainy/ cloudy and the transfer from chalten was...

We were spoilt with such amazing walks to Laguna de los tres and Laguna torre before this trip so it didn’t compare. It didn’t help the weather was rainy/ cloudy and the transfer from chalten was... more »
By adcdiving

Unfortunately, the trip with the larger boat is already fully booked and we don't feel like waiting more than an hour here for the next boat. Fortunately, there is another smaller boat moored at...

Unfortunately, the trip with the larger boat is already fully booked and we don't feel like waiting more than an hour here for the next boat. Fortunately, there is another smaller boat moored at... more »
By IN_Travelers47906

Although the lake itself is worth the trip, for me it was more about the journey rather than the destination. Once we reached the edge of El Chalten the road turned to gravel, and I have been over...

Although the lake itself is worth the trip, for me it was more about the journey rather than the destination. Once we reached the edge of El Chalten the road turned to gravel, and I have been over... more »

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By monica gandolfo

While on the road you begin to feel you are entering a fairy story. I had a fractured tibia when I went so I could not go up to the glacier. The type of trees... it was magical. The downside, the very bad tour operators . They lied to me over my chances to take the trip and hop around, but if you go to El Chalten, you should not miss it

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By Efren “Eisenstein Tarkovky” Norstein

Beautiful lake, surroundings and all the trip here from Chalten. If you have your own car, better so you can make all stops you want. Dont miss the glacier hike!

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By Sônia Alencastro

Beautiful place.

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By Marcelo Foresta

Visit that can be enjoyed all the way from El Chalten.

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By Alejandro Gagliardi (Alejandro G)

One of the most beautiful places in Patagonia Argentina of course.

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