Macrozona Lago Argentino 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.
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.
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.
Things to do

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

Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno

From El Calafate: Full-Day Trip to El Chaltén

Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier

Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip & Boat Ride from El Calafate
Top hotels in Macrozona Lago Argentino

Las Dunas Hotel
Beautiful View from my room in the main building
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Hostería Meulen
Very nice people, great breakfast choices, room and facility was very clean - very reasonable cost.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Mirador del Lago Hotel
Room was clean to our standards
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Montano Boutique Suites
A very good place to stay in El Calafate. We stayed in a basic double room (room 25). The staff were friendly and very helpful. The room had every amenity you could need including a mini bar, nespresso machine, a good sized safe etc. Two notes about the basic double room - the double bed really is ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hotel Posada Los Alamos
Clean and spacious. Nice amenities. Short walk to main part of town.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Calafate Parque Hotel
Very friendly staff, amazing breakfast, clean rooms. It was warm at night and they brought us a large fan that did the trick.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Macrozona Lago Argentino

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.

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

Cerro Calafate
Lake views and restaurants are some things travellers note about Cerro Calafate. Check out Gnome Village or Museo de El Calafate while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

