Top Adventures in Argentina
Camp at Poincenot
From El Chalten, the trail starts Avenida San Martín, where El Chaltén town ends. There you can park your vehicle in a designated parking area, or just walk from your hotel. The slope is steep to begin with, but levels off after the first kilomete...
5.6 miles
984.3 ft gain
Photograph Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre from Route 40
From El Calafate, the town of El Chalten is about 2 1/2 - 3 hours away. The entire drive is incredibly scenic as you will have views of Lake Argentina Viedma to start with, and as you get closer to the town, Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre get closer wit...
Walk with Penguins on Martillo Island
There is only one company that has a permit to go on Martillo Island, while all the other tours take people to shoot photos from a boat. The company that has the permit is Pira Tour. We paid $100 usd (it was a little less because we drove ourselve...
Backpack to Mt. Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre
Mount Fitz Roy is one of the most iconic mountains in the world and is still relatively undeveloped, allowing visitors to experience the landscape without the massive hoards of people. The best place to start the trek is in the town of El Chalten....
16.8 miles
Hike to Laguna de los Tres
This 13 mile roundtrip hike begins in El Chalten, at the end of Avenida San Martín, the main street in town. Within the first 10-15 minutes, you should encounter a clearly marked sign for "Senda al Fitz Roy" ("Path to Fitz Roy") with park rules a...
13 miles
3159 ft gain
Photograph Perito Moreno Glacier
From the town of El Calafate in Argentina, the glacier is less than two hours away down route 15. There are easy signs the entire way. You will then reach the park entrance, where you will pay roughly $20SUSD/per person for entrance. About 20 minu...
Hike to Mirador Los Condores
When you drive in to El Chalten, you will see the visitor's center directly on your left. Park here, and there are signs to the lookout from the parking lot. It's an easy 1.2 mile round trip hike, but the views of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre are magn...
1.2 miles
328 ft gain
Ice Hike on Glacier Perito Moreno
The Perito Moreno glacier is one of the big draws in El Calafate, Argentina and all of Patagonia. Once you see it for yourself, you'll understand why - it's easily viewable from a series of well-constructed walkways, the glacier shines vibrant bl...
4 miles
300 ft gain
Hike to Fitz Roy
This trail has awesome flexibility whether you're looking for a day hike or looking to stay a few nights. You head North/West out of El Chaltén on the Sendero al Fitz Roy trail. It’s a big pull out of the valley. Depending on what you’re carrying,...
13 miles
Rock Climb in Patagonia's La Buitrera Canyon
Piedra Parada is an enormous rock feature standing alone in the desert of the Chubut Region of Argentina. Marking the entrance to a long, winding canyon, Piedra Parada has endless possibilities for rock climbing. Because Piedra Parada is located h...
Hike Cerro Campanario in San Carlos de Bariloche
With sweeping vistas of Lake Nahuel Huapi, Lake Perito Moreno, Llao Llao peninsula and the surrounding mountains, this short hike is a must-do for anyone visiting San Carlos de Bariloche. A quick hike (about 30 minutes) takes you to the summit of ...
650 ft gain
Hike El Cajón del Azul
This short but dense with adventure loop begins at Refugio Cajón del Azul in the mountains of El Bolsón in Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina.Turning right out of the refuge's wooden gate, follow the path toward Refugio Retamal until you reach a sma...
1.2 miles
