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A small Patagonian village on the shores of the breathtakingly blue Lago Argentino, El Calafate is known as the national capital of the glaciers. Boat excursions are available to witness ice cracking... more » A small Patagonian village on the shores of the breathtakingly blue Lago Argentino, El Calafate is known as the national capital of the glaciers. Boat excursions are available to witness ice cracking and glaciers "calving" in Los Glaciares National Park. The National Park also has viewing platforms and easy trails to get up close to the glaciers. Paved roads lead to the far side of Lago Argentino and to Rio Gallegos. Buses take dirt roads to other destinations, such as Esquel and Comodoro. « less
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“Great location!”

Hosteria Kau Kaleshen

4 of 5 stars
na_dweeb
So Cal
Nov 24, 2009

Kau Kaleshen is a small, quaint hotel a mere block from the main drag in El Calafate. The room was small, but serviceable since we were only in town for 2 nights. There is free wi-fi in the common...more

“Great staff, but watch out for your belongings!”

America del Sur Hostel

2 of 5 stars
sushibrazil
São Paulo
Nov 23, 2009

My friend and I stayed at the hostel for 5 nights in a private room and I can say that one big plus of this hostel is its staff. The guys at the reception did a really great job in helping to organize...more

“Great service”

Hosteria Koi Aiken

4 of 5 stars
JB_108
Johannesburg
Nov 22, 2009

These guys are very helpful. They changed my room for my so I could get a view of the lake. They confirmed all my excrusion reservations happily and the owner/manager was very helpful with helping me...more

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