El Chalten is located in Lago Argentino Department, on the northern margin of Lago Viedma, at the confluence of Rio de las Vueltas and Rio Fitz Roy, in the Reserva Nacional Zona Viedma of Los Glaciares National Park.
El Chalten was founded in this place for geopolitical reasons. The town was set inside the one hundred hectares of protected area assigned to this issue.
Originally, the name of "Chalten" which means "blue mountain" or "smoking mountain"-, was given by the tehuelches (former inhabitants of southern continental Patagonia) to the famous Mount Fitz Roy for its unmistakable and magnificent silhouette always covered by a cloud, which made them think of smoke.
The breathtaking natural wonders give life to this young tourist village, which is becoming the new World Trekking Mecca
DAILY DEPARTURES FROM CALAFATE - STA. CRUZ, ARGENTINA:
Operates daily from October to April.
Tour Package Includes:
- Transfers Calafate-Chalten-Calafate by regular bus.- Daily buffet breakfast.- 3 nights hotel accommodations at Estancia La Quinta with room taxes and service charges.- Welcome drink and assistance from La Quinta for optional excursions and briefing on the area.
