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faq.subtitle El Calafate
December-February is peak season with warmest temperatures (15-25°C) and longest daylight. October-November and March-April offer 30-40% lower prices with similar weather
Standard tour costs $80-100, ice trekking $180-240, boat cruises $150-200. National park entrance fee is about 45,000 pesos for foreigners
Airport is 21 km from town. Taxi takes 20 minutes and costs about 10 EUR. Shared shuttle services available from Ves Patagonia
Yes, El Calafate is very safe for tourists. Main concerns are unpredictable weather and following safety guidelines on glacier treks
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting El Calafate
Book glacier tours 3-4 months ahead for best prices and availability
Bring cash for tips - credit cards have no tip section in Argentina
Dress in layers - weather can shift from sunny to icy gusts within hours
10% tip is standard in restaurants. Note: cubierto fee goes to restaurant, not waiter
Use apps like Busbud to pre-book buses to El Chalten - seats fill up fast in peak season
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Average temperature by month
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10°69%7 м/с
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12°5°
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13°7°Fri16°6°
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19°
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15°
5°Mar
11°
2°Apr
6°
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3°
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4°
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6°
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10°
1°Sep
13°
3°Oct
16°
5°Nov
18°
7°Dec
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1500 $~1.0 $
Buses run to El Chalten (3h), Puerto Natales. Bus terminal at Saint Exupery 87. Extra departures during tourist season (October-April)
location.transport.taxi
1000 $~0.69 $
Taxis and remises (hired cars). Work by phone/WhatsApp call. Fixed rates from airport (25000-40000 ARS). Remis is cheaper than taxi
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
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location.transport.bus | 1500 $ ~1.0 $ | — | Buses run to El Chalten (3h), Puerto Natales. Bus terminal at Saint Exupery 87. Extra departures during tourist season (October-April) |
location.transport.taxi | 1000 $ ~0.69 $ | — | Taxis and remises (hired cars). Work by phone/WhatsApp call. Fixed rates from airport (25000-40000 ARS). Remis is cheaper than taxi |
