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Fitz Roy ©
Mountain
Fitz Roy , El Chalten
4.9
Poking above the horizon like a pair of cat's ears, the peaks of Fitz Roy offer one of Patagonia's iconic sights. Each year, hundreds of clim
Tours from $45
Laguna Torre ©
Water Body
Laguna Torre , El Chalten
5.0
Located at the base of the Adela range, Laguna Torre offers visitors unparalleled views of Cerro Torre. Tranquil scenery accompanies you as y
Tours from $296
Laguna de los Tres ©
Hiking Trail
Laguna de los Tres , Los Glaciares National Park
4.9
Hike to Laguna de los Tres, an emerald lagoon of glacier water on a track that reveals plenty of natural sights along the way. On your way up
Tours from $145
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Glaciers Full Day Sightseeing Cruise on board 'Maria Turquesa'
4.7
Duration: 9 hours
Enjoy the best navigation through the Upsala, Seco, Heim, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno glaciers. The new Maria Turquesa Cruiser includes a recreational room for children and offers choosing between a Gourmet Lunch Box service on the main deck or on the first deck (capacity for 180 passengers), Gourmet Glaciers Classic or our traditional Premium Gourmet Experience in an exclusive room (capacity for 16 passengers).
Book on Viator from $130
Laguna Capri ©
Water Body
Laguna Capri , El Chalten
4.8
Hike from El Chalten to the green-blue lake of Laguna Capri, which awards visitors with picturesque views of forested hillsides and jagged sn
Tours from $80
Chorillo del Salto ©
Waterfall
Chorillo del Salto , El Chalten
4.3
Half hidden by green woods traversed by many hiking trails, Chorillo del Salto drops from a height of 20 m (66 ft). During cold winters, the

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FROM $130 BOOK WITH VIATOR Glaciers Full Day Sightseeing Cruise on board 'Maria Turquesa'
4.7
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $171 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sailing to Upsala Glacier and Patagonia Adventure to Estancia Cristina
4.2
Duration: 11 hours
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FROM $45 BOOK WITH VIATOR Horseback riding Bonanza - El Chalten
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $270 BOOK WITH VIATOR Perito Moreno Glacier Mini-Trekking Day Trip
4.7
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $250 BOOK WITH VIATOR El Calafate Glaciers Sightseeing Cruise
4.3
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $553 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-Day Hiking Tour of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre from El Chalten
5.0
Duration: 2 days
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FROM $145 BOOK WITH VIATOR Laguna de los Tres Hiking Day Trip from El Chaltén
4.4
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $272 BOOK WITH VIATOR Estancia Cristina Full-Day Trip from El Calafate with Lunch
3.9
Duration: 13 hours
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FROM $760 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4 Patagonia Activities in El Calafate and Ushuaia
5.0
Duration: 3 to 4 days
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El Chalten

4.7
Mountains · Bodies of Water · Waterfalls
Nestled up against the hills of the Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten serves as one of the nation's most bustling hubs for hikers and backpackers heading out into the wild landscape of southern Patagonia. Built only in 1985 as leverage in a border dispute with Chile, El Chalten has since transformed into a tourist hub thanks to its proximity to both the Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy mountain ranges. Thousands of foreign visitors flock to the small town each year, and things to do in El Chalten universally involve expeditions into the dramatic surroudings, with plenty of tour operators offering options of varying length and difficulty. Back in town, the infrastructure revolves around keeping visiting trekkers happy, fed, and well equipped for adventure. Use our world travel planner: El Chalten and all its delights await.

Side trips from El Chalten

Laguna de los Tres ©
Hiking Trail
Laguna de los Tres
Los Glaciares National Park
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Upsala Glacier ©
Geologic Formation
Upsala Glacier
El Calafate
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Rios de Hielo
Water Body
Rios de Hielo
El Calafate
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lago del Desierto ©
Water Body
Lago del Desierto
Province of Santa Cruz
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in El Chalten

Mirador del Torre ©
Lookout
Mirador del Torre
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Sendero Loma del Pliegue Tumbado ©
Mountain
Sendero Loma del Pliegue Tumbado
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Glaciar Piedras Blancas
Mountain
Glaciar Piedras Blancas
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Patagonia Hikes ©
Hiking Trail
Patagonia Hikes
4.5
Duration: 8 hours

Nature in El Chalten

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Glaciar Huemul ©
Geologic Formation
Glaciar Huemul
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Amanecer en El Chalten
Mountain
Amanecer en El Chalten
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Laguna Sucia ©
Water Body
Laguna Sucia
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Wildlife in El Chalten

Mountaineering Patagonia ©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Mountaineering Patagonia
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Anfibio Adventure Tourism
Scuba / Snorkeling
Anfibio Adventure Tourism
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
El Chalten Anglers
Fishing Charter / Tour
El Chalten Anglers
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min

Trails in El Chalten

Paso de Viento
Hiking Trail
Paso de Viento
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Sendero a Piedra del Fraile
Hiking Trail
Sendero a Piedra del Fraile
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
Sendero Laguna Madre E Hija
Hiking Trail
Sendero Laguna Madre E Hija
1.9
Duration: 2h 30 min

Featured attractions

Mountaineering Patagonia ©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Mountaineering Patagonia
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Viedma Glacier ©
Landmark
Viedma Glacier
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
El Mirador De Los Condores ©
Lookout
El Mirador De Los Condores
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Road to El Chalten ©
Scenic Drive
Road to El Chalten
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

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