El Chalten Travel Guide

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Local name: El Chaltén Population: ~800 pplElevation: 1335 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°19'46"S, 72°53'20"W
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Santa CruzArgentina

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El Chalten – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of El Chalten, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Fitz Roy (Los Glaciares National Park), Cerro Torre (Los Glaciares National Park), Laguna Torre (Los Glaciares National Park).

  • fitz roy los glaciares national park8 miNW
  • cerro torre los glaciares national park9.8 miW
  • laguna torre los glaciares national park5.1 miW
  • desert lake21 milesN
  • viedma volcano los glaciares national park18 milesW

Best Time To Visit El Chalten

Learn when is the best time to travel to El Chalten weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in January, February and December. While the coldest is in June, July and August.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in September, November and December. Most of it rains in April, May and June.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in December, while the shortest in June.

Sunrise

Best Ways to Experience the Place

Where to next? Visit santa cruz Santa Cruz region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Argentina.