Is El Chalten expensive?

Author: Ramiro Rodriguez
With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, I currently work as a Sales & Marketing Manager at RipioTurismo and PeritoMorenoGlacier.com.
El Chaltén can be either affordable or expensive, depending on your travel style. For budget travelers, options include campsites  and hostels with shared dorms starting at a very low price per night. Plus, the hiking trails, such as Fitz Roy and Laguna Torre, are free. Cooking your own meals at accommodations or buying affordable food like empanadas also helps save money. However, if you prefer more comfort, mid-range hotels and formal restaurants are available.  Guided activities, such as glacier trekking, are not cheap, but reemember the trails are self-guided and are very well signed. Additionally, transportation to El Chaltén (like the bus from El Calafate) is not an expensive item While the town is remote and food and services tend to be pricier, traveling during the low season, bringing your own supplies, or cooking can help you cut costs in this incredible hiking destination.

El Chalten Full Day Tour from El Calafate

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Budget-Friendly Options

  1. Accommodation:
    • Hostels and campgrounds are widely available and can be affordable, especially for backpackers. Dorm beds in hostels start around $20-30 USD per night, while campsites cost roughly $10-15 USD per person.
    • Wild camping is free in designated areas within Los Glaciares National Park.
  2. Food:
    • Cooking your own meals is a great way to save money. Many hostels and campgrounds have communal kitchens.
    • Budget restaurants or take-out options like empanadas are also available, costing $5-10 USD for a simple meal.
  3. Activities:
    • Most of the hiking trails, including the famous Fitz Roy and Laguna Torre treks, are free since there’s no entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park.

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