El Chalten
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El Chaltén is in the Patagonian region of southern Argentina. It is a small town that is best known for being the gateway to Mt. Fitz Roy and Cerre Torres, two of the most rugged and impressive peaks in the Patagonian Andes.
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Get in
Daily busses take four-and-a-half hours to drive the 222 kilometers (138 miles) over an unpaved road from El Calafate.
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Hiking
This area is a trekking mecca, with numerous trails leading to fantastic viewpoints and other natural wonders.
- Laguna de los Tres. This 25 kilometer (15 mile) round-trip hike can not be missed, offering some of the best views of Fitz Roy and ending at a beautiful lake, high above the surrounding countryside. The last few miles of this hike are extremely steep, and as a result many hikers attempt the trip as a two-day backpacking trek.
- Laguna Torre. A 19 kilometer (12 mile) return trip that leads to a lake at the base of the impressive Cerro Torre formation. Along with the Laguna de los Tres trek, this trail should not be missed. Backpackers can combine the two treks using connecting side-trails that create a loop.
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Sleep
- Rancho Grande Hostel, 02962-493005, www.hostelspatagonia.com. HI-hostel.
- There are several free campingsites in the park
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Money
Take enough cash, there are no cashpoints in town.
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