Hike to Chorrillo Del Salto in El Chalten
Chorrillo del Salto Nestled at the base of the Patagonian Andes is a small town called El Chalten. Hikers and climbers from all around the globe flock to this village to use as their base for exploring the surrounding mountains, valleys, glaciers, and lakes. Thus El Chalten has garnered the nickname 'the hiking capital of Patagonia.' It was about a three hour bus ride from El Calafate to El Chalten. Some people make a day trip out of their El Chalten visit but that is a big mistake. It is better to spend the bulk of your time here over El Calafate. The big draw for hiking here, besides the amazing scenery, is that all the hikes start from town. So there is no need to get a shuttle, or bus, or taxi like we were doing down in Ushuaia. There are shorter hikes and longer hikes so you can find the perfect one for how active you want to be or how much time you have. The views on some hikes can be so breathtaking that it is worth keeping an eye on the weather so th...