Chalten

The colourful mountain village of El Chaltén lies 3½ hours north of Calafate along a road that offers wonderful views of Lago Argentino, Lago Viedma and the towering granite Fitzroy peaks. This is an excellent area for walking.

Our preferred accommodation

means that the hotel is one of our Dream Destinations.

Aguas Arriba

Lodge/Hosteria - Lago del Desierto
This remote yet cosy lodge is on the eastern shore of Lago del Desierto, and is reached by boat after a 37km drive north from El Chalten. There are stunning views towards the towering Fitzroy peaks and the western shores of the lake, over which the snow-capped peaks fo the Andes can be seen.
Hostería El Puma

Inn/Posada - Chalten
One of El Chalten’s most charming lodges set at the foot of Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, and the convergence of the area’s trailheads. It has a warm, friendly atmosphere and very helpful staff.
Hostería Helsingfors

Country hotel - Lake Viedma
Founded by Finn Alfred Ramstrom as an estancia in 1917, this remote property (the gravel access road alone is 75km) is in a beautiful setting sheltered from the fierce glacial winds by knarled sequoias. Power is provided by a hydraulic turbine.
Senderos Hosteria

Lodge/Hosteria - El Chaltén
A small and friendly hotel at the southern edge of El Chaltén. The restaurant serves breakfast, and other meals during high season.