Top 10 Free Things to do in El Calafate, Patagonia

September 30, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Building on its must-visit location, the once-tiny El Calafate has grown quickly to cater to and profit from the visitors to nearby Los Glaciares National Park. Many visit to see such natural wonders as Perito Moreno Glacier, a massive glacier that’s actually composed of many other pieces of shifting ice. Yet travelers will find that El Calafate is much more than merely a gateway to the Patagonian wild—it’s a fun town offering all sorts of outdoor adventures.
Restaurants in El Calafate

1. Lago Argentino

El Calafate Argentina +54 2902 49-2118 http://www.facebook.com/elcalafateturismooficial
Excellent
69%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,105 reviews

Lago Argentino

Located in Glacier National Park, this 15,000-year-old lake is the largest in Argentina.

Reviewed By Leebda

The colors were stunning and it truly is a wonderful lake next to the airport as you fly in! You can also take short or long boat trips out to see the various glaciers,

2. Puerto de Frutos

Avenida Del Libertador 1190, El Calafate Z9405AHW Argentina http://www.facebook.com/puertodefrutoscalafate
Excellent
45%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Puerto de Frutos

3. Avenida Libertador

Avenida Del Libertador 524, El Calafate Z9405AHQ Argentina +54 2902 49-1090 [email protected] https://www.elcalafate.tur.ar/
Excellent
26%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,661 reviews

Avenida Libertador

End your day with a leisurely stroll down El Calafate’s main street, where you’ll find stores, internet access, tourist agencies and great restaurants for an evening repast.

Reviewed By Resort06357926998 - Heredia, Costa Rica

Beautiful small city in the middle of the Argentine Patagonia, full of good restaurants, wide avenues, outdoor activities, parks, gentle people, views to the Andes mountain range, lakes and wide open range. We used this city as the entrance point to visit and navigate the Glacier Park lakes and see Perito Moreno Glacier from lake view. In short, one of the best travel experiences I have had in my life, is likely I will re-visit sometime soon.

4. Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus

San Martin 833, El Calafate 9405 Argentina +54 2902 49-1251 http://www.facebook.com/santateresita.fte
Excellent
36%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 271 reviews

Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus

Reviewed By A-Lo50 - Cranston, United States

My wife and I attended Christmas mass at this little church, and In spite of the language barrier, the simple beauty of the church and the songs made it feel like Christmas. Behind the altar is a glass wall which provides a view of the green, sunny prayer garden.

5. La Aldea de los Gnomos

San Martin 1003. centro, El Calafate Argentina
Excellent
23%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 261 reviews

La Aldea de los Gnomos

6. Plaza De Los Pioneros

Avenue Del Libertador 599-699, El Calafate Z9405AHD Argentina
Excellent
25%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 116 reviews

Plaza De Los Pioneros

7. Plazoleta Heroes de Malvinas

Av. del Libertador General San Martin Guillermo Eike, El Calafate Argentina
Excellent
14%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
8%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 128 reviews

Plazoleta Heroes de Malvinas

8. Paseo de Los Artesanos

1100 block of Avenida del Libertador, El Calafate Argentina
Excellent
17%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
56%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 36 reviews

Paseo de Los Artesanos

9. Museo Regional Municipal de El Calafate

Av. del Libertador, 575, El Calafate 9405 Argentina +54 2902 49-1924 http://www.elcalafate.tur.ar/component/k2/item/318-museo-regional-municipal.html
Excellent
25%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
17%
Terrible
17%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 12 reviews

Museo Regional Municipal de El Calafate

10. Telares Andinos

Avenida Del Libertador 1817, El Calafate Z9405AID Argentina +54 2902 49-4360
Excellent
11%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
44%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 9 reviews

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