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El Calafate is the gateway to the Los Glaciares National Park and the mighty Perito Moreno and Upsala glaciers.
The town has grown rapidly over the last decade, with new hotels springing up monthly and it makes a pleasant enough base from which to get out and visit the glaciers. The main street, Avenida del Libertador General San Martin is lined with shops and restaurants and can be expensive but for hungry visitors, the choice is welcome.
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Suggested itineraries featuring El Calafate
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in El Calafate, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near El Calafate
- Perito Moreno & Los Glaciares National Park 35 miles away
- El Chaltén 76 miles away
Photos of El Calafate
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The glacier region, Argentina -
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Perito Moreno Glacier
Our expert guides to exploring El Calafate
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting El Calafate, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate El Calafate at its best.
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5 reasons to stay in an estancia on your trip to Argentina ![Estancia La Bamba]()
5 reasons to stay in an estancia on your trip to Argentina
5 reasons to stay in an estancia on your trip to Argentina
Estancias allow you to get away from everything and experience traditional gaucho culture. Here, Argentina specialist Chloe presents even more reasons to consider an estancia stay — and this in spite of being vegetarian and (by her own admission) no horsewoman...
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Patagonia beyond the Torres: hiking holidays in Argentina’s El Chaltén ![Laguna de los Tres, Argentina]()
Patagonia beyond the Torres: hiking holidays in Argentina’s El Chaltén
Patagonia beyond the Torres: hiking holidays in Argentina’s El Chaltén
Audley South America specialist Iain explains why, for him, El Chaltén isn’t just one of the best places to visit in Argentina, but offers some of the best hiking in Patagonia. He recommends his preferred trails.
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