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Places to go El Chalten, Argentina
Small Hamlet of El Chalten is a climber mecca. Next to the fitzroy and Cerro Torre this tiny village has climbers everywhere. Restaurants and climber themed and show climbing videos. People move here for the climbing/tourist season. If you're into trekking, local stores rent out camping equipment at reasonable prices. ATM's are rare if none exsistent, and internet is satelite so a bit pricey. People who come here tend to be experienced trekkers and climbers. Tis amazing.
Getting in and out
Bus routes
Buenos Aires> Río Gallegos >El Calafate>El Chaltén (3150 Km)
S. C. de Bariloche>Perito Moreno >El Chaltén (1340 Km)
Río Gallegos>El Calafate >El Chaltén (520 Km)
Ushuaia> Puerto Natales>El Calafate> El Chaltén (1305 Km)
Puerto Natales>El Calafate> El Chaltén (580 Km)
Punta Arenas>El Calafate> El Chaltén (820 Km)
From El Calafate to El Chaltén
Frequency: every day.
Timetable: 07.00 / 07.30 / 08.00 hs.
From El Chaltén to El Calafate
Frequency: every day
Timetable: 18.00 / 18:00 / 18.00 hs.
Duration: 3,5 hours each way, 20 minutes stop halfway at Route 40.
Price: AR$ 60 (US$ 19) one way; AR$ 100 (US$ 32) return.
Getting Around
When you see the town, you'll realize why walking is the only way people get around. (the town is tiny)
Things to do
Trekking/Hiking-trek near the infamous fitzroy. There are several small gear stores that rent tents/sleeping bags/treking poles/gaiters etc for a reasonable price.
Rock climbing/bouldering- It is everywhere. Many locals are in El Chalten for the climbing. If you're a climber bring your gear. This place is the stuff dreams are made of.
Places to stay
The bus will drop you off at the hostel in town. It's a good hostel, but unfortunately, the internet runs through satelite so its a bit expensive.
Places to eat
