A Full Guide to El Chaltén - Argentina's Trekking Capital
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A Full Guide to El Chaltén - Argentina's Trekking Capital
Sarah
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El Chaltén is a small mountain village located at the foot of the majestic Andes and is best known for the Fitz Roy mountain. It is Argentina's national trekking capital. Various hikes lead to spectacular locations with views of turquoise lakes, glaciers and iconic mountain peaks.
In this guide I give you all the information you need to make your visit to El Chaltén unforgettable. I advise on the best things to do, where to stay, recommendations on food and I provide you with all the helpful facts you should know beforehand.
In addition, you can read how I've experienced the hikes which gives you a detailed description so you know what to expect. I also included my own pictures.
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OVERVIEW
The road leading to El Chaltén is spectacular. If it's a clear day you will be spoiled with the most amazing views on Mt. Fitz Roy. This iconic mountain is just impressive.
El Chaltén is pretty small and feels like 90% of the town consists of accommodation options, restaurants and souvenir shops.
It’s mostly famous for the Fitz Roy and there’s plenty of trekking options here. In fact, El Chaltén is the national trekking capital!
What I really liked about El Chaltén is that you can start the tracks directly from town. You don’t need any overpriced transport to take you somewhere. Except if you wanna go further away of course but the main ones start from town.
I would recommend to spend 3 full days here. Any extra day is welcome in case the weather doesn't play along.
El Chaltén
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El Chaltén is a small mountain village located at the foot of the majestic Andes and is best known for the Fitz Roy mountain. It is Argentina's national trekking capital. Various hikes lead to spectacular locations with views of turquoise lakes, glaciers and iconic mountain peaks.
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Hi everyone 👋🏻
I'm Sarah from Germany and my biggest passion is everything related to travel. I not only LOVE to organize my own travels but also help others make travelling and especially planning easier. Below you can find some facts about me to get to know me a little better 😊
🌏 I'm backpacking solo around the world since 2017, exploring new places and cultures. I love to travel off the beaten path as I think this is the best way to experience local life and discover places away from mass tourism.
🗻 I've lived in New Zealand for 2,5 years, exploring this beautiful country in my van and I've also lived in Australia and Uruguay for one year each.
🥥 I always try to spend as much time as possible in one country to be able to explore it thoroughly. The first thing I usually do is wandering the streets to get a feel for the place, visiting local markets and also trying all the food.
🏞️🏝️ I love the outdoors, hiking, chasing waterfalls, driving around with the scooter, scuba diving and snorkeling.
🤔Have initial questions or need quick advice? Hit the “Contact Me” button to send me a message! I’d love to hear from you.
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El Calafate, Provinz Santa Cruz, Argentinien
Laguna de los Tres, Provinz Santa Cruz, Argentinien
El Chaltén, Provinz Santa Cruz, Argentinien
Laguna Torre, El Chaltén, Provinz Santa Cruz, Argentinien
Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola de El Calafate, Provinz Santa Cruz, Argentinien
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