Macrozona Lago Argentino 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.
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.
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.
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
Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno
From El Calafate: El Chalten Full Day
Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier
Perito Moreno Glacier: Full-Day Ice Adventure
Top hotels in Macrozona Lago Argentino
Las Dunas Hotel
Our flight arrived early in the morning and they let us check in early which is very nice of them.
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
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
Check in was good and a pleasant warm welcome. However room was extremely hot with no option to adjust the temperature and coupled with thin walls (we could hear neighbours talk), made it a terrible night’s sleep. Reported the heat and the failing door lock the first morning befits going on tour. ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Calafate Parque Hotel
Pleasant and comfortable rooms, although definitely not soundproof so bring your ear plugs. We liked the location, steps to Main Street where all the businesses are. I would have liked the staff to be a bit friendlier / warmer, especially the front desk staff, but I don’t have any major complaints. ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate
I love the buffet and the bar area
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hotel Posada Los Alamos
Beautiful property, safe and quiet and very close to town, where you could walk to restaurants, shopping and bars. I would return to this wonderful place!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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 Casino Club El Calafate are top sights worth seeing.
Cerro Calafate
Lake views and restaurants are some things travellers note about Cerro Calafate. Check out Gnome Village or Casino Club El Calafate while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
