Cerro Calafate Travel Guide
El Calafate
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Popular places to visit
Avenue del Libertador
After visiting Avenue del Libertador, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in El Calafate. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Puerto Irma Ruines
You can find out about the history of El Calafate with a trip to Puerto Irma Ruines. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel
From El Calafate: El Chalten Full Day
Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier
Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip & Boat Ride from El Calafate
Top hotels in Cerro Calafate
Boutique Hotel La Cantera
Spacious rooms on a hilltop with lovely views of Lago Argentino within a 10 minute walk from downtown Calafate. Kind and attentive staff!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate
Fantastic hotel. The location and the views are superb! The staff was fantastic and the laundry service was quick and affordable. Rooms were comfortable and very clean. My only but is that the breakfast service seemed a bit chaotic/slow: there were not that many guests having breakfast at the same ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
South B&B El Calafate
The staff, especially Lucia, were excellent. There was a problem with the shower drain and a bedside lamp switch but the staff had them fixed immediately while we were on a tour for the day..
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Kau Yatun Hotel Boutique
Beautiful view surrounded ，very nice and quiet place to stay.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
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
Bahía Redonda Hotel
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Great location, clean and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cerro Calafate
El Calafate Centro
If you're spending some time in El Calafate Centro, Gnome Village and Argentinian Museum of Toys 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 Lake Argentino or Laguna Nimez while you're exploring the area.
