Cerro Calafate Travel Guide
El Calafate
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Popular places to visit
Gnome Village
You can do some window-shopping at Gnome Village during your visit to El Calafate. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Calafate Fishing
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Calafate Fishing during your travels in El Calafate. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Glaciarium
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Glaciarium in El Calafate. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours.
El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center in El Calafate. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours.
Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church is just one of the places to see in El Calafate, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Laguna Nimez
Explore the great outdoors at Laguna Nimez, a lovely green space in El Calafate. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno
Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel
Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier
Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip & Boat Ride from El Calafate
Perito Moreno Glacier: Full-Day Ice Adventure
Top hotels in Cerro Calafate
Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate
Wonderful hotel, incredible views, nice staff, great food!! The only ‘negative’ feedback was the very old TV with no English channels and really bad picture quality. 🙂
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Boutique Hotel La Cantera
Wish they had availability later in our trip!! This was a great hotel, very nice staff, Quiet and comfortable. Good food, nice bar
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Kau Yatun Hotel Boutique
No hot water, both night and day. Paper thin walls. Below average breakfast with stale breads
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
I Keu Ken - Hostel
I arrived solo at I Keu Ken Hostel on my first night in Argentina/Patagonia. Met great people there to hang out with. I was only there one night and it was definitely nice to arrive at a friendly hostel. The woman at the check-in desk (I forgot her name but she was from Costa Rica) was a gem. So ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2018
Mirador del Lago Hotel
Nice rustic hotel with a first class feel, great service, nice food & breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Calafate Parque Hotel
The building is extremely old and dated. Old carpets in rooms. Expected more modern amenities for the price an pictures.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cerro Calafate
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.
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 Gnome Village and Calafate Fishing while you're in town.
Macrozona Lago Argentino
Unique features of Macrozona Lago Argentino include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Laguna Nimez or Lake Argentino while you're exploring the area.
