Explora El Chalten | Oasis Travel

Directors Favourites, Honeymoon $$$$$

Location

Striking architecture framed by towering granite peaks, Explora El Chalten overlooks the Eléctrico River deep within the wilds of Patagonia surrounded by forests of ancient lenga and ñirre trees. Its position, a short distance away from the village of El Chalten, some 2½ hours from Calafate airport, makes it the ideal vantage point for exploring both the magnificent Fitzroy Massif and 14,000-acre Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

Number of rooms and suites17
Restaurants1
PoolYes (Indoor)
SpaYes

WHY WE LIKE THIS HOTEL

The Explora group has long been known for its modern eye-catching architecture and here at El Chalten, the lodge offers a modern, contemporary take on the original estancias of old that melds seamlessly into the surrounding landscape with huge floor to ceiling windows that drink in the breathtaking views of the Electrico Valley. For foodies, delicious regional cuisine is synonymous with the Explora experience which draws on fresh, locally sourced, seasonal produce. El Chalten and Mount Fitzroy has long been the hiking capital of Argentina and at Explora, you can enjoy daily “explorations” from trekking and vehicle safaris to ice-hiking and even rock climbing, perfect for the active traveller. Although, Explora has long been a name in Chile, this first of its kind in Argentina’s Patagonia, a lodge that complements the magnificent landscapes beautifully!

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