Cerro Calafate
El Calafate

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Popular places to visit

Gnome Village
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gnome Village during your trip to El Calafate. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside, or seek out the local tours.

Calafate Fishing
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Calafate Fishing during your travels in El Calafate. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside, or seek out the local tours.
Glaciarium
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Glaciarium in El Calafate. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours.
El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center during your travels in El Calafate. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours.
Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church is just one of the places to see in El Calafate, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside, or seek out the local tours.
Laguna Nimez
Explore the great outdoors at Laguna Nimez, a lovely green space in El Calafate. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours.
Things to do

Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno

From El Calafate: Full-Day Trip to El Chaltén

Perito Moreno Glacier: Full-Day Ice Adventure

Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel

Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier

Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip & Boat Ride from El Calafate
Top hotels in Cerro Calafate

Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate
Great property with amenities and friendly staff. Close to city center.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Boutique Hotel La Cantera
Wish they had availability later in our trip!! This was a great hotel, very nice staff, Quiet and comfortable. Good food, nice bar
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Kau Yatun Hotel Boutique
Beautiful spot! Room was nice and not a far walk from town. Nice restaurant inside with good food. Would definitely recommend and would stay again if in the area!
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

I Keu Ken - Hostel
I arrived solo at I Keu Ken Hostel on my first night in Argentina/Patagonia. Met great people there to hang out with. I was only there one night and it was definitely nice to arrive at a friendly hostel. The woman at the check-in desk (I forgot her name but she was from Costa Rica) was a gem. So ...
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2018

Mirador del Lago Hotel
Nice rustic hotel with a first class feel, great service, nice food & breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Calafate Parque Hotel
The building is extremely old and dated. Old carpets in rooms. Expected more modern amenities for the price an pictures.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cerro Calafate

El Calafate Centro
If you're spending some time in El Calafate Centro, Gnome Village and Casino Club El Calafate are top sights worth seeing.

Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos
Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Gnome Village and Calafate Fishing while you're in town.

Macrozona Lago Argentino
Unique features of Macrozona Lago Argentino include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Laguna Nimez or Lake Argentino while you're exploring the area.
