How to Get to El Chaltén from El Calafate: Bus, Stops, Times, Tickets & Tips
If Patagonia is a movie, El Calafate is the opening credits (glaciers! ice! dramatic music!), and El Chaltén is the “final boss” montage (Fitz…
Best Day Trips from El Chaltén: The Best Spots Within 3 Hours
El Chaltén has a funny way of making you believe two contradictory things at the same time: Audrey and I arrived as the classic…
Rest Day in El Chaltén: A Low-Impact Itinerary That Still Feels Like Chill Patagonia
Somewhere between “We are unstoppable Patagonian mountain goats” and “Please carry me out of here in a sedan chair,” there’s a magical, wind-swept place…
El Chaltén Weather by Month: What It Feels Like on the Trails (Not Just Averages)
El Chaltén is the kind of place where you can eat gelato in the sun at noon and consider writing your will behind a…
Best Easy Walks in El Chaltén Town: Scenic, Flat, and Low Commitment
El Chaltén has a talent for rewriting your personality in real time. In the morning you’re a regular Joe/Jane who just wants a flat…
How to Avoid Crowds in El Chaltén: Timing, Trail Choices, and Simple Hacks
El Chaltén is one of those places where you can be alone with your thoughts… and then immediately be alone with your thoughts while…
Why El Chaltén Exists: The Surprising History of Patagonia’s “Hiking Town”
El Chaltén feels oddly intentional—like it was placed here with purpose. A handful of streets, bright little buildings, and then boom: Fitz Roy towering…
Laguna Capri Hike Guide: The Best Short “Fitz Roy Lite” Trail in El Chaltén
Laguna Capri is the hike we recommend when you want the Fitz Roy postcard without committing to the full “final boss” day. It’s the…