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

El Chaltén in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4092
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Chaltén in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4092
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 75 miles from El Chaltén.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to El Chaltén. El Chaltén’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although El Chaltén doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to El Calafate (FTE), which is located 75 miles from El Chaltén.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to El Chaltén. El Chaltén’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near El Chaltén

Airlines serving El Chaltén

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (818 reviews)
GOL
Good (685 reviews)
Aerolineas Argentinas
Excellent (534 reviews)
JetSMART
Okay (81 reviews)
Flybondi
Good (152 reviews)

Where to stay in El Chaltén

Average rates range from around ₹ 11,527 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 43,507 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

Los Cerros Boutique Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 18,177+
Chalten Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,711+
Hostel Rancho Grande
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,002+

Hiring a car in El Chaltén

Expect to pay ₹ 92 per litre in El Chaltén (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,101 and ₹ 1,468.

Expect to pay ₹ 92 per litre in El Chaltén (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,101 and ₹ 1,468.