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Hostel El Chaltén - Patagonia Hostel

El Chaltén - Patagonia Hostel

Av. San Martin 493
El Chaltén - Santa Cruz
Argentina

Tel. +54 2962 493019
Fax. +54 2962 493019

Customer Rating

Total:	95%	95% 100 5
Friendliness of Staff:	96%	96%
Efficiency of Service:	96%	96%
Comfort:	96%	96%
Cleanliness:	96%	96%
Security:	92%	92%
Location:	92%	92%

Patagonia Hostel is located in the heart of El Chaltén, a few steps away from the paths that, among forests, lakes and glaciers, lead to Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. Many people believe that the hostel is "the most beautiful house of the village", with its entirley wooden architecture, serves as a setting for the warm atmosphere that its guests, people who travel all over the world, give to its interior.

The owners, who have been living in the area for years and who know perfectly well every corner of the place, give you a personlised service and the best information about the diverse activities you can make.

WHAT TO DO: LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK is free and most of the trails are easy to follow and do not incur in any cost. Hiring a guide is the solution to get to know all the secrets about flora and fauna and the climbing history and is necessary for any walk on the glacier.

ACTIVITIES you can make in the National Park and sorroundings:

- Trekking to Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre

- Trekking on Cerro Torre glacier

- Trekking to Pliegue Tumbado and Toro Lake

- Trekking on Eléctrico Valley and Lake

- Trekking to Piedras Blancas Glacier

- Trekking to Huemul Glacier

- Trekking to Punta Norte

- Trekking to the Chilean border

- Trekking to Hielo Continental Patagónico

- Sailing in the Desierto Lake

- Sailing in Lago-Glaciar Viedma

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:				Total beds
Number of rooms:	13	2	4	48

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	From 8.00am to 12.00am
Opening times (over the year):	The hostel is closed in June, July and August.

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	CALTUR Company. Stop opposite the hostel.
Parking:	Within the hostel grounds.
Location:	In the center of the village.
Airport:	200 km from Calafate International Airport

Attractions

	City centre location		River/harbour/lake nearby
	Hiking area		Main attractions nearby
	Forested/wooded area		Horseriding at or near hostel
	Restaurants nearby		Shopping centre/market nearby
	Leisure facilities nearby		Winter sports
	Mountainous/hilly area

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available		Family rooms available
	TV room		Self-catering kitchen
	Groups welcome		Common room(s)
	Sheets in price		Laundry facilities
	Cycle rental available at or near the hostel		Internet access
	Café/Bar		Meals available
	Currency exchange at or near hostel		Games room
	Individual traveller welcome		Luggage Store
	Lockers available		Non smoking room/area
	Basic store available at or near the hostel		Garden
	Rates include local tax		Cycle store at Hostel
	BBQ