Cerro Calafate Travel Guide
El Calafate
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Popular places to visit
Avenue del Libertador
After visiting Avenue del Libertador, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in El Calafate. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
From El Calafate: El Chalten Full Day
Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier
Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel
Perito Moreno Glacier: Full-Day Ice Adventure
Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno
Top hotels in Cerro Calafate
Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate
Great view and room was nice
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Boutique Hotel La Cantera
Excellent view from the room and common/ breakfast area of the lake and mountains beyond. Comfortable, cosy room with great bathroom facilities. Staff extremely helpful with advice on local restaurants, weather and booking trips for us. Easy walk to and from town, but there is a shuttle car service ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
South B&B El Calafate
The staff is very friendly and they were able to accommodate me very well. The location is nearby shops and restaurants, about 10-15 minute walk. But the view is beautiful so it’s an enjoyable walk.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025
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
Kelta Hotel
Beautiful hotel on the hill with the view of Lake Argentina. Very friendly staff and dog Mora. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2024
Mirador del Lago Hotel
Clean room, good breakfast, friendly staff!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 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 Calafate Fishing and Gnome Village while you're in town.
Macrozona Lago Argentino
Unique features of Macrozona Lago Argentino include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Argentino or Bahía Redonda while you're exploring the area.
