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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Cerro Calafate
Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate
Room size is larger than average hotel. Very friendly staff. Great view to lake and mountains. Downside is little bit walk to Main Street.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 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
Kau Yatun Hotel Boutique
Very nicely maintained. An old style building with large windows open to a beautiful view of landscape. The entire place is decorated nicely. The front desk staff Matías is very helpful. He helped us book a tour in the last minute while the original booked tour failed to pick us up in the morning ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 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
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 Calafate Fishing 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 Laguna Nimez while you're exploring the area.
