EL CHALTEN
Know El Chalten
This beautiful zone is located inside of Los Glaciares National Park. It possesses hundreds of natural attractions to visit, such as the Viedma Lake and the Fitz Roy Hill, being the ideal place for lovers of the ecotourism. Nevertheless, the great tourist infrastructure allows enjoying the contact the nature.
This city is known as the National Capital of the Trekking, since it has demanding paths where the top of Fitz Roy Hill can be reached. Another attraction is the Laguna del Desierto, surrounded by forests and glaciers, with the impressive Huemul glacier, and the Campos de Hielo Sur, where glaciers are formed, such as the Perito Moreno.
Destination's information:
Attractions: Natural areas, glaciers, lake, flora, fauna, gastronomy, handicraft.
Activities: Trekking, climbing, camping, hiking, ridings, photography.
Location:
How to get there: All year long.
When to go: By land, through National Roads 3, 40, or 243. Airway, arriving to El Calafate Airport.
Weather: Polar.
Services: Transportation, accommodations, food.
Surroundings: El Calafate, Río Gallegos.