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Trip Report
Exploring the Argentinian side of Patagonia - a dream come true!
I spend one week in Patagonia, split between El Calafate & El Chalten which are both great destinations.
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Highs & Lows
Hiking Fitz Roy - it was the hardest but one of the most rewarding treks I have done.
Buses from El Chalten to El Calafate were booked out far in advance
Q & A
What would you have changed?
to have more time to spend there
Anything go wrong during the trip?
On the day I was supposed to depart, I went to the bus station and was told that all buses to Brioche were sold for the next days. I had to change my plans and spend significantly more money to get to my destination than anticipated. As El Chalten is a small, but popular town, make sure to book your bus in advance.
What tips would you give a friend?
Bring cash and groceries! There are no ATMs in El Chalten and groceries are super expensive.
Packing tips?
During my stay in March it was relativly cold in the morning and got warm during the day. For my hikes, I was wearing a t-shirt, fleece and down jacket. This was perfect as I could lose layers as it was getting warmer throughout the day.
Any surprises?
no
Booking details?
booking.com
Lodging
I stayed at Hostal Schilling. It was a nice hostel; I enjoyed the breakfast and got some great advice on what to do in town as well as help organising my day trip to the glacier.
During my time in El Chalten I stayed at Aylen-Aike Hostel. It was a nice hostel with a supermarket, coffee shop and bakery around the corner. Nice people to chat and hang out with and a stocked fridge to enjoy a cold beer after a long day of hiking.
