214 km. from El Calafate is the town of El Chaltén, recognized as the national trekking capital of Argentinean Patagonia. The main natural attraction and dominant of this zone is the magnificent Mount Fitz Roy, located in the Los Glaciares National Park on the very border with Chile. Not everyone can conquer a height of 3405 meters, but trekking and photo walks in the picturesque surroundings will delight tourists of any age and physical fitness. In addition, it is likely that during trekking you will see representatives of the local fauna - small deer uemul and pudu, as well as majestic condors. The best time to climb Fitz Roy are the months of February-March.
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| El Chaltén Argentina |
Lake Viedma (El Lago Viedma) is also easily accessible from El Chaltén. During a walk along the lake, you will see the hanging glacier of the same name, effectively falling into its waters.
General Information
El Chaltén is located on the border of Argentina with Chile, in Patagonia. About 7 thousand people live here, who receive their income mainly from the household. In El Chaltén, tourists are accustomed to moving around using bicycles or private cars, since public transport runs only to neighboring settlements.
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| El Chaltén Argentina |
Weather
The climate in El Chaltén is slightly cooler than in other regions of Argentina due to its proximity to the mountain range. In summer the air temperature reaches +15…+18°С, strong wind is often observed. In winter, there is not much precipitation, and the thermometer shows an average of -2... 0 ° С.