Discover El Chaltén—Argentina’s Capital of Trekking

Ever heard of El Chaltén? This small mountain village in Southern Patagonia bears the alluring moniker of Argentina’s Capital of Trekking.

Local UIMLA Guide Julián López has spent his entire life exploring and guiding in Patagonia— and now he’s here to show us the full splendor of Argentina’s hiking trails. Tune in to find out all about the primeval forests, icy lagoons and vast glaciers gathered under the striking spires of the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre massifs!

This Adventure Talk covers:
0:00 A bit about the host, Julián López
1:37 Argentina. General overview
4:58 Parque Nacional Glaciares overview
9:00 Hiking the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre Massifs
17:47 Loma del Pliegue Tumbado
19:40 Hiking the Huemul Circuit and Ice Trek
27:54 Gear and clothing
29:55 Frequent asked questions
33:08 El Chalten guided hikes details (dates and prices)

Is hiking in Argentina on your bucket list, too? Which part of the trip is the most stunning to you? Do you have any tips for hiking in Argentina of your own? Leave your answers in the comments below!

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