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.
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.
Irma Port Ruins
You can find out about the history of El Calafate with a trip to Irma Port Ruins. 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
From El Calafate: Full-Day Trip to El Chaltén
Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier
Perito Moreno Glacier: Full-Day Ice Adventure
Full-Day Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier with optional Navigation
El Calafate: Bus ticket to Puerto Natales, Chile
Top hotels in Macrozona Lago Argentino
Las Dunas Hotel
Hoster ía Meulen
"The front desk staff were good and helpful. The room is decent for the price in the area. Breakfast is OK but a bit limited in choice. We used the restaurant once in the evening and would not recommend it, especially if you don't speak Spanish. The food was good but it was a constant back and forth ..."
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Mirador del Lago Hotel
"Staff accommodated us when we complained about odor in room; I requested they spray but they upgraded us. Breakfast is very good with plenty of options. Bar time takes place at the breakfast room or in the lounge next to it. Once again servers/table-clearing women for breakfast and drinks+salad were ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Bahía Redonda Hotel
"Great hotel and service. Good breakfast. Centrally located. Walkable and beyond safe. We were welcomed with a courtesy bottle of Malbec in the room, which was a very nice gesture."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Posada Los Alamos
"The hotel is beautiful but the staff is what makes it amazing! The check in staff was beyond helpful and amicable."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Calafate Parque Hotel
"The room and hotel was clean, it is just an old property. We were super cold the first night, staff offered another small heater but it smelled so bad."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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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 Plaza de los Pioneros while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
