Cerro Calafate Travel Guide
El Calafate
Visit Cerro Calafate
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.
Walichu Caves
Find out about the history of El Calafate with a stop at Walichu Caves. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside 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
Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel
El Calafate: Bus ticket to Puerto Natales, Chile
Top hotels in Cerro Calafate
Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate
"🙌"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Boutique Hotel La Cantera
"Great place! will definitely stay again"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
South B&B El Calafate
"The shower was leaking and we were getting up very early and leaving very late , so we did not have a chance to get another room, since no one was at the reception. There was also stinky rubber rug on the floor, which did not absorb any moisture, which kept rotting. The sink is tiny, letting all ..."
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Kau Yatun Hotel Boutique
"Magnificent place! If I have ever come back to El Calafate this will be my only choice."
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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
Hotel Posada Los Alamos
"Todo excelente servicio, comida, facilidades, céntrico."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Cerro Calafate
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.
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 Laguna Nimez or Lake Argentino while you're exploring the area.
