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Outdoors Los Glaciares NP, El Chaltén

Laguna de los Tres

An outdoor spot in Los Glaciares NP, El Chaltén, free to visit and worth most of a day (about 10 hours). Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Laguna de los Tres in Los Glaciares NP, El Chaltén
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Why go

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

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 Chorrillo del Salto, 5.9 km away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 10 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Adventure
Neighborhood
Los Glaciares NP
Price
Free
Time needed
10 hr
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Chorrillo del Salto

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

    Outdoors · 5.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Laguna Torre

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

    Outdoors · 8.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    La Cervecería

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

    Drinks · 8.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Loma del Pliegue Tumbado

    Long climb to a viewpoint facing both Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.

    Outdoors · 8.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    La Tapera

    Cozy restaurant for lamb, trout and steak.

    Food · 9.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Patagonicus

    Wood-paneled pizzeria with mountain photos on the walls.

    Food · 9.3 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Laguna de los Tres 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 Laguna de los Tres itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

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 Laguna de los Tres, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Coordinates
-49.28043, -72.98597
Destination
El Chaltén, Argentina

Laguna de los Tres: quick answers

How much time do you need at Laguna de los Tres?

Plan on most of a day (about 10 hours) at Laguna de los Tres. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Laguna de los Tres?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: 20 km round trip; last hour is very steep. Start pre-dawn for sunrise.

Is Laguna de los Tres free?

Yes, we list Laguna de los Tres as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Laguna de los Tres?

Laguna de los Tres is at El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, in Los Glaciares NP. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Laguna de los Tres?

Laguna de los Tres appears on Patagonia Peaks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to El Chaltén.

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