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RE: One week in mid November in El Calafate/El Chalten area.

by getyoung 23 May 2012

As a photography buff, I'd like to have a car too the next time I am in Patagonia, for the same reason as yours. For El Calafate, you…
RE: One week in mid November in El Calafate/El Chalten area.

by trent84 23 May 2012

I'm with getyoung. Thats how I did it in december last year. Since you are interested in taking photos. I would suggest a car to get…
RE: One week in mid November in El Calafate/El Chalten area.

by guyborab 22 May 2012

We did this last January and if you have more than 2 people it makes sense to rent a car, I'd say. It'll likely cost you US$80 - 100 per…
Re: One week in mid November in El Calafate/El Chalten area.

by trent84 22 May 2012

You can drive yourself to the main tourist sights. You can also drive the 3ish hours to El Chalten. I would think about if you really…
Los Glaciares N.P and Paso Huemal

by tiktok2048 13 May 2012

Does anyone have information about the Paso Huemal route in Los Glaciares national park? From the general descriptions online it seems…
RE: Torres del Paine in December - questions

by nilsy 11 May 2012

With so little time in Patagonia I would either just do the full Circuit, or skip TdP and go to El Calafate, then on to El Chalten, Perito…
RE: Other option than Perito Moreno glacier

by hazzdawg 08 May 2012

There are several buses daily from El Calafate to Perito Morino and from El Calafate to El Chalten. Many are listed on http://www.plataform…
RE: Itinerary - 17 days in Patagonia and BA

by spacefugitive 07 May 2012

Thank you for the suggestions. I like the idea of ice trekking on Laguna Torre Glacier instead of Perito Moreno. Would this require…
RE: Other option than Perito Moreno glacier

by hazzdawg 07 May 2012

Perito Morino Glacier is a good as they get. You can get right up close on the walk ways or even closer if you dish out for the ferry…
RE: Other option than Perito Moreno glacier

by nahuel 07 May 2012

I have been to most glaciars in Patagonia, even some of the amazing and very remote along the Cordillera Darwin, but still the overcrowded…
RE: Itinerary - 17 days in Patagonia and BA

by nahuel 07 May 2012

You can certainly visit the glaciar at El calafate coming from El Chalten at the same day. At El Chalten, the 2 most popular dayhikes…
Re: Itinerary Advice!!

by KiwiPhil1980 07 May 2012

Hi Maria, I spent 6 months in South America last year & visited the majority of places you mention apart from Rapa Nui (although I really…
RE: Andes south America

by JonM82 07 May 2012

If you want to hike without a guide, I would check out Torres del Paine in Chile or the area around El Chalten in Argentina.
17 days in Patagonia and BA

by spacefugitive 06 May 2012

After spending a considerable amount of time on TT I have finally planned out my itinerary. My plan is to fly in from the US on November…
RE: 5 Weeks Itinerary Argentina & Chile

by trekker502 06 May 2012

You could take the bus from Buenos Aires to Iguazu also. For my accommodations, I used [www.hostelbookers.com] Are you traveling during…
El Calafate- Cruise or trek?

by Kameka 06 May 2012

I arrive in El Calafate around 10am on a Tuesday morning in late September. I imagine I will be at the hotel by 11am. Whether I am checked…
RE: Time 3 or 4 weeks? Pampas & Patagonia maybe Atlantic Patagonia?

by Bluepoint 03 May 2012

Thank u all sooo much for all your precious input: I summarize: Torres del Paine, el Calafate with the glaciers, el Chalten with the…
RE: Time 3 or 4 weeks? Pampas & Patagonia maybe Atlantic Patagonia?

by hazzdawg 03 May 2012

Definitely add El Chalten to your itinerary. Two full days is enough to do the Laguna de los tres and Laguna Torres hikes. It's only…
RE: Time 3 or 4 weeks? Pampas & Patagonia maybe Atlantic Patagonia?

by nahuel 02 May 2012

Nothing is really necesary to see. That depends a lot on your interests. But Iguazu is quite unique but also a long detour. In Patagonia,…
Reservations needed in November?

by outwardhound 02 May 2012

Hi all- Flying into and out of BA with three weeks to travel in mid november. At this time of year, is it possible to book airline flight…
Is 4WD or SUV really necessary in Patagonia?

by AZDan 28 April 2012

Hello, in December we will be renting a car in Punta Arenas to travel to TDP, El Calafate, El Chalten and then reversing. Is there a…
Re: TRavelling with kids in Argentina/Brazil

by guyborab 26 April 2012

I have 2 kids aged 5 and 7 and we have lived and travelled in Argentina for the better part of the past year. We've never gone to Brazil…
RE: Torres del Paine in May

by beerfree 24 April 2012

late abril is still fine, may, there are increased chances of snow. The circuit could be tricky with snow and you would have well prepared.…
RE: A couple weeks in Patagonia

by nahuel 24 April 2012

This depends a lot on your interests. End of may will be pretty cold and less daylight down there but there are amazing activities to…
El Calafate - Puerto Madryn - Mendoza

by whatsvictoria 22 April 2012

My boyfriend and I are going to El Calafate and El Chalten at the end of May (flying to El Cal from BA). Afterwards we would like to…