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Outdoors Los Glaciares NP, El Chaltén

Laguna Torre

An outdoor spot in Los Glaciares NP, El Chaltén, free to visit and worth most of a day (about 7 hours). Best time to go: Clear morning.

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Laguna Torre in Los Glaciares NP, El Chaltén
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in El Chaltén, alongside 5 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with La Tapera and La Cervecería. Set aside most of a day (about 7 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
7 hr
Best time
Clear morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    La Tapera

    Cozy restaurant for lamb, trout and steak.

    Food · 0.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    La Cervecería

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

    Drinks · 0.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Patagonicus

    Wood-paneled pizzeria with mountain photos on the walls.

    Food · 0.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas

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

    Outdoors · 1.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Chorrillo del Salto

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

    Outdoors · 4.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Loma del Pliegue Tumbado

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

    Outdoors · 6.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Laguna Torre 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 Torre itself, we suggest: Clear morning.

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 Torre, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Los Huemules, Z9301 El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Coordinates
-49.33119, -72.89535
Destination
El Chaltén, Argentina

Laguna Torre: quick answers

How much time do you need at Laguna Torre?

Plan on most of a day (about 7 hours) at Laguna Torre. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Laguna Torre?

Our pick: Clear morning.

Is Laguna Torre free?

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

Where is Laguna Torre?

Laguna Torre is at Los Huemules, Z9301 El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina, in Los Glaciares NP. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Laguna Torre?

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

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