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Outdoors Town edge, El Chaltén

Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas

An outdoor spot in Town edge, El Chaltén, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas in Town edge, El Chaltén
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Why go

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

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 Patagonicus, 0.9 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Town edge
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Patagonicus

    Wood-paneled pizzeria with mountain photos on the walls.

    Food · 0.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    La Tapera

    Cozy restaurant for lamb, trout and steak.

    Food · 1.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    La Cervecería

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

    Drinks · 1.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Laguna Torre

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

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

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

    Outdoors · 5.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Loma del Pliegue Tumbado

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

    Outdoors · 7.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas 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 Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas itself, we suggest: Sunset.

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 Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
M38G+5R, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Coordinates
-49.33846, -72.87849
Destination
El Chaltén, Argentina

Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Good arrival-day hike; condors often ride the thermals.

Is Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas free?

Yes, we list Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas?

Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas is at M38G+5R, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, in Town edge. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas?

Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas appears on Patagonia Peaks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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