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Outdoors North of town, El Chaltén

Chorrillo del Salto

An outdoor spot in North of town, El Chaltén, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Rest day.

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Chorrillo del Salto in North of town, El Chaltén
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Why go

Easy walk to a waterfall in the forest north of town.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in El Chaltén, alongside 5 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is La Cervecería, 3.8 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
North of town
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Rest day

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in El Chaltén, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    La Cervecería

    Small brewpub serving house beers and hearty locro after a hike.

    Drinks · 3.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Laguna Torre

    Moderate hike to a glacier lake beneath the Cerro Torre spire.

    Outdoors · 4.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    La Tapera

    Cozy restaurant for lamb, trout and steak.

    Food · 4.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Patagonicus

    Wood-paneled pizzeria with mountain photos on the walls.

    Food · 4.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas

    Short climb above town with views of Fitz Roy and Lago Viedma.

    Outdoors · 5.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Laguna de los Tres

    Classic day hike to the glacial lake at the foot of Monte Fitz Roy.

    Outdoors · 5.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Chorrillo del Salto is a stop on our Patagonia Peaks route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in El Chaltén

2 more curated outdoor spots in El Chaltén. See the full El Chaltén guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in El Chaltén run from 2°C in July to 11°C in February; April is usually the wettest month. For Chorrillo del Salto itself, we suggest: Rest day.

Modelled monthly averages for El Chaltén from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full El Chaltén weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Chorrillo del Salto, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Ruta Provincial 23, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Coordinates
-49.29550, -72.90752
Destination
El Chaltén, Argentina

Chorrillo del Salto: quick answers

How much time do you need at Chorrillo del Salto?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Chorrillo del Salto. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Chorrillo del Salto?

Our pick: Rest day.

Is Chorrillo del Salto free?

Yes, we list Chorrillo del Salto as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Chorrillo del Salto?

Chorrillo del Salto is at Ruta Provincial 23, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina, in North of town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Chorrillo del Salto?

Chorrillo del Salto appears on Patagonia Peaks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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