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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel
Full-Day Perito Moreno Glacier: Natural Wonder & Scenic Walkways
Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno
Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier
Top hotels in Macrozona Lago Argentino
Las Dunas Hotel
Beautiful View from my room in the main building
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hostería Meulen
Very nice people, great breakfast choices, room and facility was very clean - very reasonable cost.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024
Mirador del Lago Hotel
The property is quite nice with a beautiful view to the lake. The room was a bit small but otherwise fine, and the breakfast—which was included—was very good. Friendly and proficient staff.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Calafate Parque Hotel
Very friendly staff, amazing breakfast, clean rooms. It was warm at night and they brought us a large fan that did the trick.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Montano Boutique Suites
Great place, amazing staff. Room is just like pictures and they give you a free drink once, water daily, a welcome maté which you can make with hot water - there’s a kettle in the room, and I got a welcome chocolate. It’s also walking distance from downtown. Maybe like 10 mins walk. Area is very ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Posada Los Alamos
Everything was nice with the exception of the bathroom, needs to be upgraded, they are old and need improvements
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
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 Bahía Redonda while you're in town.
El Calafate Centro
If you're spending some time in El Calafate Centro, Gnome Village and Anfiteatro Del Bosque are top sights worth seeing.
Cerro Calafate
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.
