South America

El Chalten is the Patagonia homebase you’ve been dreaming of. It’s a town where hiking boots are the standard dress code and every trail leads to something breathtaking.

El Chalten makes the best of Patagonia reachable for every solo traveler and budget-conscious hiker. I’ve included my top meal recommendations, but if you’re watching your pesos, you can easily save by utilizing hostel kitchens. From epic summits to the best post-hike happy hours, here is your complete 5-day guide to El Chalten.

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