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Cerro Fitz Roy
El Chalten
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Laguna Torre
El Chalten
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Laguna Capri
El Chalten
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Laguna de los Tres
Los Glaciares National Park
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Upsala Glacier
El Calafate
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Rios de Hielo
El Calafate
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Salto El Chorrillo
El Chalten
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Sendero Loma del Pliegue Tumbado
El Chalten
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Glaciar Piedras Blancas
El Chalten
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Viedma Glacier
El Chalten
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Glaciar Huemul
El Chalten
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Road to El Chalten
El Chalten
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Miradores Los Condores y Las Aguilas
El Chalten
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Patagonia Hikes
El Chalten
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Paso de Viento
El Chalten
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Los Huemules
El Chalten
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Where to stay in El Chalten
Thanks to the city's small size, almost all of the accommodation options in El Chalten are within easy walking distance of anything of note in town. Most "hotels" are in fact cozy alpine-style lodges catering to international visitors, and tend to be on the pricier side due to their upscale amenities. Alternatively, you can stay in one of the many campsites outside town, though weather here can be harsh. During the high season in January and February, you'll need to book at least a month or two in advance as lodging fills up fast. Keep in mind that El Chalten depends heavily on seasonal tourism for its income, and many hotels and lodges, particularly smaller, family-run affairs, close down during the winter off-season. On the flip side, many of those that remain open offer lower winter rates.
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Things to do in El Chalten
El Chalten
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. El Chalten is in Province of Santa Cruz. Make your own El Chalten vacation itinerary, with a little help from those that know the place like the back of their hands, by using our Argentina trip itinerary planner.
