Why visit
El Chaltén is Argentina's trekking capital. Laguna de los Tres and Mount Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, glacier hikes, and quiet hostels between Andes granite.
Argentina at a glance
Country center
-34.0°, -64.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
2,780,400 km²
1,073,518 mi²
Country population
45.8 million
16/km²
Subregion
South America
Currency
Argentine peso ($)
ARS
Dial
+54
Languages
Guaraní, Spanish
Demonym
Argentine
Internet
.ar
UN
Member state
ISO code
AR / ARG
Where in the world
-34.0° · -64.0°
Argentina
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Did you know
- Argentina has the world's widest avenue: Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires: up to 140 m across.
- Argentina eats more beef per capita than any country except Uruguay.
- The tango originated in Buenos Aires in the 1880s.
- Argentina has the highest and lowest points of South America: Aconcagua (6,961 m) and Laguna del Carbón (-105 m).
Bordering Argentina
Traveler notes
- Fitz Roy day-hike from town
- Laguna Torre alternate day
- Nearby El Calafate for Perito Moreno glacier
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Bring layered clothing and verify trail/park access before arrival.
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Frequently asked about El Chaltén
What currency is used in El Chaltén?
El Chaltén uses the Argentine peso ($), ISO code ARS.
What languages are spoken in Argentina?
The primary languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
What is the international calling code for Argentina?
The calling code is +54.
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