El Calafate

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A glacier with a large ice face and a turquoise lake below.
A large glacier with a river flowing through it, surrounded by mountains.
A glacier calving into a river surrounded by mountains.
A glacier with a prominent peak and surrounding rocky cliffs.
A glacier with a turquoise lake at its base, surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

Where to stay in El Calafate

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A glacier with a turquoise lake at its base, surrounded by mountains.

Macrozona Lago Argentino

Unique features of Macrozona Lago Argentino include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Argentino or Laguna Nimez while you're exploring the area.

A glacier lake surrounded by mountains.
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El Calafate Centro

If you're spending some time in El Calafate Centro, Gnome Village and Casino Club El Calafate are top sights worth seeing.

A glacier with turquoise water, surrounded by mountains.

Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos

Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Calafate Fishing and Gnome Village while you're in town.

A town nestled in a valley with a river, mountains in the background, and a bridge crossing the river.

Cerro Calafate

Well-liked for its lake views and restaurants, you might stop by Gnome Village and Calafate Fishing while you're exploring Cerro Calafate and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Hotel Posada Los Alamos

Hotel Posada Los Alamos

4 out of 5
Ing. Hector Mario Guatti 1135 El Calafate Santa Cruz
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Hotel del Glaciar Libertador

Hotel del Glaciar Libertador

3 out of 5
Avenida Libertador 587 El Calafate Santa Cruz
Stay at this hotel in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Hotel del Glaciar Libertador
Mirador del Lago Hotel

Mirador del Lago Hotel

4 out of 5
Avenida Del Libertador 2047 El Calafate Santa Cruz
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Linda Vista Apart Hotel

Linda Vista Apart Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Padre Agostini 71 El Calafate Santa Cruz
Stay at this aparthotel in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Anfiteatro Del Bosque and Calafate Fishing are ...
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Solares Del Sur Patagonia

Solares Del Sur Patagonia

3 out of 5
De Los Fresnos 3362 El Calafate Santa Cruz
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Bahía Redonda Viewpoint ...
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Paraiso Patagonico Bungalows and Apart

Paraiso Patagonico Bungalows and Apart

3 out of 5
Calle 10015 N82 El Calafate Santa Cruz
Stay at this apartment in El Calafate. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Museo de El Calafate and Plaza ...
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A wooden building with a green door, a flower pot, and a hanging plant.

Gnome Village

8.4/10 (57 reviews)
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gnome Village during your trip to El Calafate. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside, or seek out the local tours.
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Things to do

From El Calafate: El Chalten Full Day

From El Calafate: Full-Day Trip to El Chaltén

$112
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From El Calafate: Full-Day Trip to El Chaltén
Perito Moreno Glacier

Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel

$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel
Gourmet Navigation through Glacier National Park n' Perito M

El Calafate: Glaciers Gourmet Experience Navigation with Lunch & Transfers

$390
per adult
El Calafate: Glaciers Gourmet Experience Navigation with Lunch & Transfers
Perito Moreno Glacier

Perito Moreno Glacier

$90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Perito Moreno Glacier
Boat Trip through the Glacier National Park - Rivers of ICE

Calafate: Glaciers Navigation The highest glacier in the world Spegazzini

$490
per traveler
Calafate: Glaciers Navigation The highest glacier in the world Spegazzini
Perito Moreno Glacier Experience with Boat Navigation !!

Perito Moreno Glacier Experience with Boat Navigation !!

$135
per adult
Perito Moreno Glacier Experience with Boat Navigation !!
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A mountain range with a lake in the foreground.

Torres del Paine

A glacier with icebergs in a river.

Perito Moreno

A boat named 'Cristina' docked at a pier with a mountainous landscape in the background.

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