Cerro Calafate Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cerro Calafate
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Perito Moreno Glacier: Full-Day Ice Adventure
Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier
From El Calafate: Full-Day Trip to El Chaltén
Full-Day Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier with optional Navigation
Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip & Boat Ride from El Calafate
Our pick of the best Cerro Calafate Hotel Deals
Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate
Hotel is very nice, no issues at all except for breakfast which was disappointing. Eggs were luke warm, bacon was a small amount of greasy chips in a pan. I asked them to replenish and the lady looked and said there are plenty left. No Greek or low sugar yogurt was offered.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Boutique Hotel La Cantera
We had a nice time at La Cantera hotel. It was clean and friendly staff. The hotel overall looks a bit tired and rundown. Its a 10 minute walk to the main street, Avenida Livertador.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Kau Yatun Hotel Boutique
Beautiful spot! Room was nice and not a far walk from town. Nice restaurant inside with good food. Would definitely recommend and would stay again if in the area!
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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
Mirador del Lago Hotel
Comfortable and spacious room, good view of the lake and (although not central) it is walking distance to downtown
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Calafate Parque Hotel
The building is extremely old and dated. Old carpets in rooms. Expected more modern amenities for the price an pictures.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 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 Laguna Nimez or Lake Argentino while you're exploring the area.
