Cerro Calafate 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.
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.
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.
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
Perito Moreno Glacier: Full-Day Ice Adventure
Full-Day Perito Moreno Glacier: Natural Wonder & Scenic Walkways
Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel
Top hotels in Cerro Calafate
Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate
"The hotel staff were welcoming and friendly, I only stayed two nights, the outdoor pool was freezing, which would be great when it's hot and summer but it was to cold to use it. The menu is quite limited. The room was large and comfortable. The hotel was well situated for town. I enjoyed it"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Boutique Hotel La Cantera
"Great place! will definitely stay again"
Reviewed on 25 May 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
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
"We had a lovely stay. The staff was so kind and helpful, and the bed was very comfortable. Be sure to get churros and hot chocolate for your afternoon snack!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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 Gnome Village and Bahía Redonda Viewpoint 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.
