El Chaltén travel guide
El Chaltén Tourism | El Chaltén Guide
You're Going to Love El Chaltén
With a population of 800, El Chaltén is a must-see destination in Santa Cruz, Argentina. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. El Chaltén deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit El Chaltén
Looking for warm weather? Then head to El Chaltén in January, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in El Chaltén, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to El Chaltén
Plane
Although El Chaltén doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to El Calafate (FTE), which is located 121 km from El Chaltén. The shortest flight to El Chaltén from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 30h.
Car
Another option to get to El Chaltén is to pick up a car rental from El Calafate, which is about 120 km from El Chaltén. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in El Calafate.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to El Chaltén. El Chaltén’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the downtown.
Airports near El Chaltén
Airlines serving El Chaltén
Where to stay in El Chaltén
Average rates range from around C$ 191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 676 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostel Pioneros del Valle and Hostel Rancho Grande.
Where to stay in popular areas of El Chaltén
Most booked hotels in El Chaltén
Renting a car in El Chaltén
Expect to pay C$ 1.51 per litre in El Chaltén (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.06 and C$ 24.08.