El Chalten
There are two main walks and a handful of smaller ones. For
the day trips take plenty of food and water!
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Laguna Torre: http://www.elchalten.com/eng/actividades/lagunatorre.php
a very nice hike up the valley out of El Chalten
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Laguna de los Tres: http://www.elchalten.com/eng/actividades/lagunadelostres.php
quite a tough hike at the middle up to the lake. But an amazing view of Mt Fitz
Roy
The smaller ones you can find here: http://www.elchalten.com/eng/actividades/caminatas.php
Pretty good steaks at La Tapera https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g316035-d1738600-Reviews-La_Tapera-El_Chalten_Province_of_Santa_Cruz_Patagonia.html
Good beers after a long hike at La Cerveceria: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g316035-d1544667-Reviews-La_Cerveceria-El_Chalten_Province_of_Santa_Cruz_Patagonia.html
El Calafate
We did the mini-trekking on Perito Moreno. It’s a long day
of tourist buses and transfers for only a few hours on the ice. Though, it was
pretty cool. Rug up! The Balconies, where you get an amazing view over the
glacier, was arguably the best thing to appreciate the scale and power of the
glacier.
Mi Rancho was really good https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g312851-d2542219-Reviews-Mi_Rancho-El_Calafate_Province_of_Santa_Cruz_Patagonia.html
as was La Zaina https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g312851-d3538514-Reviews-La_Zaina_Restaurante_y_Wine_Bar-El_Calafate_Province_of_Santa_Cruz_Patagonia.html
The main street has all the car hire shops, hiking and tour
shops etc.
We got empenadas most days from Panaderìa Y Confiterìa DON LUIS.
As mentioned we got stuck due to bus connections meaning we
had to spend an extra night to get from El Chalten to Puerto Natales. The buses
are few and far between. So, worth checking that you have enough time. They are
quite reliable.
Buenos Aires:
We stayed in Palermo. It’s the only place to stay. There are
plenty of cool shops and cafes amongst the leafy streets. La Boca, Barracas and
Puerto Madero are ok to wander / bike around, but nothing special. San Telmo is
very touristy but nice to wander the San Telmo market. We ate at Don Julio one night – sensational
steak.
The highlight for me was the street art tour: https://graffitimundo.com/ as much as I
don’t like guided tours, this was very well done.
Puerto Natales and the W Trail
If you get the chance to go to Torres del Paine there are some great days trips. Similarly, in Puerto Natales the highlight was champagne and dinner at The Singular. Very cool building and restaurant.
We stayed in the huts starting at Grey and had full board. The kayaking at Refugio Grey was fun. Book early to get a bed at the refugios! Follow your nose for the rest....
Have a great trip! You can find my pics here