Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in El Calafate January 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in El Calafate](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate-Hotels.d6023812.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to El Calafate](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-El-Calafate.d6023812.Travel-Guide-Flights)[El Calafate Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-El-Calafate.d6023812.Car-Hire-Guide)[El Calafate Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate.d6023812.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in El Calafate ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit El Calafate Types of activities Where to stay [El Calafate travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate.dx6023812) ![El Calafate which includes a cascade as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023812/54660ef2-2d92-4a18-8b50-aa7b8fcf68f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Calafate which includes a cascade as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023812/54660ef2-2d92-4a18-8b50-aa7b8fcf68f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Calafate showing landscape views and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023812/130dd1f8-cb5e-4aee-993d-b3d848e6c298.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Calafate showing a pond, forest scenes and autumn colours](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023812/738c504c-20b1-47e7-b029-1cef41dd124c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Calafate showing autumn colours, forests and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023812/b8edf9a7-3df5-4b74-a663-9bfc36869a77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## El Calafate Attractions Tucked away in the mountains of Patagonia, the small town of **El Calafate** started life as a remote mountain outpost and is now gatekeeper for the nearby Los Glaciares National Park. Surrounded by rough peaks, gargantuan glaciers, lakes and pine trees, the outdoor activities in El Calafate are the town’s main draw. However, you will also find plenty of tourist amenities in this quaint spot. While it is undeniably touristy, El Calafate very much retains the small community charm you would hope for from a small Argentine mountain town. ### Areas & Neighbourhoods in El Calafate **Los Glaciares National Park** — The exquisite scenery, unpolluted air and relative solitude of Los Glaciares National Park are just a few of its main features, not to mention the immense aquamarine splendour of the Perito Moreno glacier. Meanwhile, those who prefer to avoid the cold should head to the park’s excellent modern museum, the Glaciarium. **Libertador** — El Calafate’s main tourist street Libertador is chock full with fun souvenir shops, chocolatiers, tourist information offices and great places to eat. El Calafate is also bedecked in charming wooden houses, which perfectly illustrate the architectural style of this small Argentinean mountain town. **Lago Argentino** — Argentina’s largest lake, Lago Argentino lies at the heart of Los Glaciares National Park, with El Calafate right on its shores. Come for the exquisite views of icebergs and mountain peaks, and be rewarded with a wide array of wildlife, from elegant flamingos to majestic condors and countless species of fish. **La Leona Petrified Forest** — Venture out on the Patagonian Steppe to discover what was once home to the dinosaurs. This unique and mesmerising landscape contains petrified logs that have laid here undisturbed for 70 million years. Occasionally, visitors even uncover the odd dinosaur fossil, so keep your eyes peeled! ### Things to See in El Calafate Almost 100 square miles of sheer ice, the Perito Moreno glacier is the most magnificent in the Patagonian ice fields. To explore the ice flows from the safety of a nearby catwalk, set off from El Calafate with a Perito Moreno glacier full-day tour. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to get out on the ice itself, book a trek on the nearby Viedma glacier. Grab your camera, don some crampons and take an unforgettable hike along the crystalline blue ice that makes up this colossal geological feature. ### Things to Do in El Calafate While the things to do in El Calafate tend to revolve around the great outdoors, that doesn’t mean you can’t also get to grips with the town itself. Head out on a guided city tour to explore the history of this beautiful region. You’ll get to see and learn all about the charming mountain dwellings that have stood in the town since its founding in the early 20th century, before heading out to see the nearby Cuevas del Gualichu archaeological site. Surrounded by picturesque meadows, this site dates back to the region’s earliest inhabitation around 4,000 years ago. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. 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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [El Calafate History Museum Tour](/things-to-do/el-calafate-history-museum-tour.a1139189.activity-details): £11 | | Top 5 things to do | [From El Calafate: El Chalten Full Day](/things-to-do/from-el-calafate-el-chalten-full-day.a252710.activity-details)[Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier](/things-to-do/full-day-guided-tour-perito-moreno-national-park-and-glacier.a47015974.activity-details)[Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno](/things-to-do/glaciers-full-day-sightseeing-cruise-on-board-maria-turquesa.a47139429.activity-details)[Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from t...](/things-to-do/excursion-to-the-perito-moreno-glacier-with-guide-and-transfer-to-from-the-hotel.a2937970.activity-details)[Full-Day Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier with optional Navigation](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-perito-moreno-glacier-with-navigation.a48943955.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Glaciarium Interpretation Centre](/things-to-do/glaciarium-interpretation-center.a2406674.activity-details)[Shared transfer to El Calafate -El Chaltén](/things-to-do/shared-transfer-to-el-calafate-el-chalten.a2846506.activity-details)[Calafate: Kayaking on Lake Argentino with transfers](/things-to-do/calafate-kayaking-on-lake-argentino-with-transfers.a50511169.activity-details)[Argentine Cuisine Experience in El Calafate](/things-to-do/argentine-cuisine-experience-in-el-calafate.a47152486.activity-details)[Native Experience](/things-to-do/native-experience.a46723792.activity-details) | | With kids | [From El Calafate: El Chalten Full Day](/things-to-do/from-el-calafate-el-chalten-full-day.a252710.activity-details)[Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier](/things-to-do/full-day-guided-tour-perito-moreno-national-park-and-glacier.a47015974.activity-details)[Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno](/things-to-do/glaciers-full-day-sightseeing-cruise-on-board-maria-turquesa.a47139429.activity-details)[Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip & Boat Ride from El Calafate](/things-to-do/perito-moreno-glacier-day-trip-boat-ride-from-el-calafate.a976837.activity-details)[Gourmet Navigation Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers](/things-to-do/gourmet-navigation-upsala-and-spegazzini-glaciers.a47164328.activity-details) | ## What to do in El Calafate --- ### Popular places to visit ![gnome village in attraction park, tiny dwarf houses with colorful facades, fairy tale village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6329643/55b9ea9a-78e5-484c-a48e-df5e3ac15da3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gnome-Village-El-Calafate-Centro.d6329643.Attraction) ![Scenic views of Glaciar Perito Moreno, El Calafate, Argentina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532463162/17c9a4e2-fe74-4401-ba0a-8c70a00fa206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calafate-Fishing-Macrozona-Bahia-Redonda-y-Primeros-Faldeos.d553248621532463162.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate-Historical-Interpretation-Center-El-Calafate.d553248621532463159.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Glaciarium-El-Calafate.d6171983.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Teresita-Del-Nino-Jesus-Church-El-Calafate.d6329637.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laguna-Nimez-El-Calafate.d6279735.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Irma-Ruines-El-Calafate.d6329626.Attraction) #### La Aldea de los Gnomos Enjoy an outing to La Aldea de los Gnomos during your stay in El Calafate. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Aldea-De-Los-Gnomos-El-Calafate.d553248621532463167.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Walichu-Caves-El-Calafate.d6329619.Attraction) ### Explore areas of El Calafate ![A view of El Calafate on the way back from the Perito Moreno Glacier.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023812/b24ca63f-8613-4128-89fb-74fb8f26d53c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate-El-Calafate-Centro.dx953066194840379392) ![Panoramic view of the gigantic Perito Moreno glacier, its tongue and lagoon in Patagonia in golden Autumn, Argentina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635924012788/e87b1d1f-82fe-4165-a732-7bbe3165fda2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos 4.5/5(20 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate-Macrozona-Bahia-Redonda-Y-Primeros-Faldeos.dx553248635924012788) ![panoramic view of el chalten town and fitz roy peak at background, argentina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635924012585/09fd6032-9524-4777-adcd-472f461fa0a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cerro Calafate 4/5(11 area reviews) Lake views and restaurants are some things travellers note about Cerro Calafate. Check out Gnome Village or La Aldea de los Gnomos while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate-Macrozona-Meseta-Cerro-Calafate.dx553248635924012585) ![Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia, Argentina - Panoramic View](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635924011969/7032b787-2539-4c97-81d9-939b22628d95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate-Macrozona-Lago-Argentino.dx553248635924011969) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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[Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glaciers-full-day-sightseeing-cruise-on-board-maria-turquesa.a47139429.activity-details) > - [Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip & Boat Ride from El Calafate](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/perito-moreno-glacier-day-trip-boat-ride-from-el-calafate.a976837.activity-details) > - [Gourmet Navigation Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gourmet-navigation-upsala-and-spegazzini-glaciers.a47164328.activity-details) ### What to do in El Calafate for adults? ### Are there free things to do in El Calafate? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - Holiday Homes - Other - [4 Star Hotels in El Chalten ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-El-Chalten-Hotels.s40-0-d6055664.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chapel-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Loreto-Hotels.0-l553248622004958620-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - 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