There is a young tourist village hidden in the Patagonia known worldwide as the Argentine Capital of Trekking for its multiple options for mountain sports in an unparalleled natural setting.
This beautiful town, which without a doubt is one of the most beautiful in the country, is called El Chalten and is surrounded by imposing mountain peaks, among which the Fitz Roy Hill.
Despite its size, El Chaltén receives thousands of visitors year after year, since in addition to the natural beauty the town offers a very varied service infrastructure and in continuous growth.
Where is El Chaltén
El Chaltén is located in the province of Santa Cruz, 450 meters above sea level, at the foot of the Andes mountain range. This small town of 3000 inhabitants is located within the Los Glaciares National Park, in a valley where the De las Vueltas and Fitz Roy rivers converge. An innumerable number of mountains and rocky hills guard it.
What to do in El Chalten
Through National Law 27,055, in 2015 El Chaltén was declared the National Trekking Capital. This recognizes El Chaltén for its ideal environment that combines the best elements for practicing mountain sports and hiking.
The Patagonian town stands out for offering numerous trekking circuits with varying degrees of difficulty, not only for experts, but also for beginners. Furthermore, the activity takes place in a pristine and protected natural environment and close to the town, which has a range of services that is developed based on active tourism.
Between the main walks and excursions in El Chalténthey stand out:
- Chorrillo del Salto Walk. Easy difficulty. 3 hours long.
- Capri Lagoon. Easy difficulty. 4 to 5 hours long.
- Lying fold. Medium difficulty. 7 to 8 hours long.
- Torre Lagoon. Medium difficulty. 8 to 9 hours long.
Most of the trails are free and you do not need any previous experience in the mountains.
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How to get to El Chalten
The airport closest to El Chaltén is El Calafate, located 200 kilometers away. Flights arrive mainly from Buenos Aires, with a non-stop flight time of approximately 3 hours.
He transfer from the airport to El Chaltén lasts approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. The Argentino and Viedma lakes are bordered, along a paved route in excellent condition. It is done through private transportation or remís.
Source: Ambito
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