Hidden beneath the ever-watchful and ever-beautiful guard towers of Mounts Fitz Roy and Poincenot, you’ll find a quiet village on the shores of the Rio de las Vueltas: El Chaltén.
The setting is a magnificent one and it’s no wonder that early explorers were drawn here. In fact, this seemingly tranquil part of Patagonia has seen pioneering voyages, religious expeditions, scientific surveys, and even conquest over the centuries. Today El Chaltén offers you a fascinating insight into the tough, brave, and often romanticised lives of the Patagonia settlers from Germany, Britain, and Scandinavia who built a way of life here.
Just as the draw of this wonderous place attracted them, so it attracts us and hundreds of avid walkers and climbers from around the world, keen to test their mettle against some of the best hiking Patagonia has to offer, not to mention enjoying the magnificent views. Here the surrounding national park is one of gorgeous valleys and rivers, forests, and glacial mountain passes. Wildlife also abounds in the extremes of Patagonia. Come with us and witness it all for yourself.
Come discover these hidden stories of El Chaltén. Learn the tales of early settlers and explorers; pioneers who conquered this formidable yet magical place, bringing their cultures, customs and traditional way of life with them. Travel with us to continue that legacy of exploration, meet today’s inhabitants, learn their stories and the secrets of old as we explore the true Patagonia in all its untamed glory.
