Argentina: El Chalten
A world of ice, rocks and forests, with glaciers bigger than large cities and lakes that look like seas.
This wonder is treasured and protected by Los Glaciares National Park, the largest in The Argentinа and declared a World Heritage by UNESCO. Unlike other glacier areas, thanks to its geographical location you can easily get close to these ice giants by car or by taking a walk. In the valley of this mountain paradise is the small town of El Chaltén, with the amenities and services to receive thousands of travellers from all over the world.
El Chaltén is located in the province of Santa Cruz in the Argentina, in the southern region of Patagonia and is the National Capital of Trekking of the country. In this stunning natural scenery you have multiple and varied options for walking, climbing, going on excursions and expeditions. The strong emotions begin long before arriving, when in the distance you can see mountains and glaciers that make this corner of Patagonia unique.
Several air routes from numerous cities in Argentina and Chile arrive daily at the El Calafate International Airport. The last 200 km are traveled by bus or transfers, a trip to the heart of the Southern Argentine mountain range.
