El Chalt�n
Argentina · Santa Cruz ProvinceAR
Place in Santa Cruz, Argentina
El Chaltén is a small mountain village in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It is located on the riverside of Rio de las Vueltas, within the Los Glaciares National Park near the base of Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy spires, both popular for climbing. It is 220 kilometres (140 mi) north of El Calafate. It is also a popular base for hiking numerous trails, such as those to the base of surrounding peaks and glacial lakes, such as Laguna Torre and Laguna de los Tres.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,865
- Coordinates
- -49.330, -72.886
- Timezone
- America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
- Elevation
- 397 m
Overview of El Chalt�n
Travellers heading to Santa Cruz Province, Argentina will find El Chalt�n, a small settlement. Its resident count stands at approximately 1,865. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: nature, adventure and sports. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in El Chalt�n
Nature in El Chalt�n
(11)The nature shortlist for El Chalt�n: Caves, Countryside, Desert, Gardens and Islands. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for El Chalt�n. 11 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Adventure in El Chalt�n
(7)Under adventure, El Chalt�n is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. The full list runs to 7 activities. The list follows El Chalt�n's own activity tags.
Sports in El Chalt�n
(5)El Chalt�n records Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running, Trail Running and Walking Trails under sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for El Chalt�n. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in El Chalt�n
(3)Looking for culture? El Chalt�n has Ancient Ruins, Fountains and Towers. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for El Chalt�n.
Water Sports in El Chalt�n
(3)Looking for water sports? El Chalt�n has Canoeing, Paddle and Water Sports. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows El Chalt�n's own activity tags.
Wellness in El Chalt�n
(2)The wellness shortlist for El Chalt�n: Hammam and Therms. It is a direct read of El Chalt�n's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in El Chalt�n
(1)For nightlife, expect Festival. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows El Chalt�n's own activity tags.
Best time to visit El Chalt�n
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Santa Cruz Province plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near El Chalt�n that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is El Chalt�n known for?
- Travellers associate El Chalt�n with nature, adventure and sports. It sits in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina and counts about 1,865 residents.
- What can you do in El Chalt�n?
- El Chalt�n is tagged with Caves, Countryside, Desert, Gardens and Islands, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit El Chalt�n?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is El Chalt�n located?
- El Chalt�n belongs to Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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