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Among all the growing tourism accomodations in El Chaltén (Home of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre), this place will always be my favourite.
Windshield camping spaces, free hot water showers, free use of washing machine - and the best and most coziest restaurant down in the south.
Further remark (thanks Mark for reminding me to precise that one):
usually, the area around Fitz Roy is known for extreme wind.
This Ruca Mahuida campground is located behind the restaurant / house, and so set between the house and a little hill. They also have a lot of trees and bigger bushes, so there is always a possibility to pitch the tent between the bushes, thus really granting windshield camping :-)
The clothesline then can be fixed between trees in the more windy areas, thus granting quick drying.
The owners are german & rumanian couple, he organizes trips around Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre (Patagonian Ice Cap). Theme: CampgroundPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: El Chaltén, Argentina
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 Camping at Laguna Capri by Trekki
By now, there is a toilet installed (sithouse), nothing else.
Please be careful when cleaning the dishes, as usual min 50 m away from the water (the laguna). Theme: CampgroundAddress: Laguna CapriDirections: leave El Chalten north of town, direction Fitz Roy mountain and Laguna Capri
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 Fitz Roy Trail by Waxbag
All meals can be arranged. In the winter there really is no option. There is small market that is very limited.
Laundry service is available
Excurrsions can be arranged.
single/doubles $35pesos/$45 pesos (3 to on the dollar)
six room dorms with shared bath
Only place open in the winter.
Owner family is extremely friendly Theme: HostelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: San Martin Avenue 615Phone: 493022 or 493005Directions: North Side of Town near the trail head to the Fitz Roy Trial.
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with the towering peaks visible over the hills, the cabins at el puesto sur are located in a good location, and your trekking trips can start straight from your doorstep. the cabins house 4 people each. 2 rooms with 2 single beds, a nice kitchen, a little sitting area. a nice hot shower after a trek is always welcome, and the showers here are HOT! the cabins are full furnished and all utensils that you will need for cooking etc can be found. i would definitely recommend these cabins, not only because you have the privacy with your own little group (if you come with friends) but the owner is really nice!
check out the website i found linked below. it gives all the useful info you need, you can make reservations, and it has some nice snapshots too!
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 Rancho Grande by Maggies
The bus from El Calafate stops right in front of Rancho Grande. Theme: HostelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Av. San Martín 635, El ChaltenPhone: 49-3005
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 Fitz Roy - at Laguna Capri by Trekki |
Those who visit FitzRoy must choose between camping on the trails or staying in the access town of El Chalten. We decided on the latter, which meant more hiking and no close up views of sunrise on the mountains as we had to trek all the way back every evening, but it also meant a warm bed at night!
New hotels and guesthouses are being built all the time in El Chalten (or so it seems), but demand is almost outstripping supply, and it can be difficult to find accommodation if you show up without a booking.
On our first night we stayed in Rancho Grande hostel, included in the cost of our transport deal with Chalten Travel from Bariloche. We arrived after 11 and were given a double room in an annex to the main hostel. The room was fine, though the walls were very thin - you could hear the people next door showering.
Rancho Grande is like backpacker central, always busy and nearly always full. There is a tiny shared kitchen, and a large bar/cafe which seems to be open all hours. It might be a good place to stay if you're travelling solo and want to meet up with fellow travellers. Rancho Grande's dorm rooms are good value, but doubles were very expensive at 180 pesos, so after one night we went looking for a better value alternative. Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Av San Martin 724Directions: Northern end of town
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 Fitz Roy Range by Waxbag
Make sure you have the proper camping equipment to handle the Patagonian cold and especially the wind. It really blows here! Theme: CampgroundAddress: Fitz Roy Range, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
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 Rancho Grande in El Chalten by Waxbag
Four beds to a room
Private rooms available
Shared bathroom and showers but very clean
hot water
Self catering (kitchen facilitiy a bit small but functional)
internet (a bit expensive but only option in El Chalten)
huge common areas
The best option during the low season.
$8USD per bed Theme: HostelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averagePhone: 54-02962-493005Directions: The bus from El Calafate will drop you off at the hostel. Convienient!Website: www.hostelpatagonia.com Other Contact: rancho@cotecal.com.ar
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 View from our window in
Residencial Lima by barryg23, 1 more photos
The lady in the tourist office telephoned a few places and found us a double room at Residencial Lima, a small, quiet guesthouse a few blocks from the centre, close to Capella Egger. We had a great view of the mountains in the distance from our window, breakfast was included every morning, the lady running the place was friendly and helpful and at 130 pesos for a double it was relatively good value.
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