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El Calafate is purely a tourist town, with little going for it except the wonderful excursions you can do to Perito Moreno and Upsala Glaciers. Each wonderful and very different from the other. Eating out is expensive and the food often underwhelming. Very little to do in the town except on...more El Calafate is purely a tourist town, with little going for it except the wonderful excursions you can do to Perito Moreno and Upsala Glaciers. Each wonderful and very different from the other. Eating out is expensive and the food often underwhelming. Very little to do in the town except on organised tours, so probably only best to stay for a couple of days.close
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by hannahandmark
– posted on Feb 20, 2007
11Calafate is the right place to organise your trips around the region of the Parque de los Glaciares. There is el Chatén nearby and Torres del Paine (Chile). Since Puerto Natales in Chile is more expensive, it is better to stay in the Argentinian territory. The only drawback is that the...more Calafate is the right place to organise your trips around the region of the Parque de los Glaciares. There is el Chatén nearby and Torres del Paine (Chile). Since Puerto Natales in Chile is more expensive, it is better to stay in the Argentinian territory. The only drawback is that the city is crowded with wealthy tourists what makes things more costly than in other Argentinian cities. In sum, Calafate is all about glaciars and trekkings.close
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by fschmidt
– posted on Jan 29, 2007
3Don´t be alarmed driving in from the airport, despite its rather bleak surroundings the main street of town is quite charming. Don´t be surprised at the cost everything seems expensive especially internet and phone. The glacier and torres del paine are easily accessible and make the...more Don´t be alarmed driving in from the airport, despite its rather bleak surroundings the main street of town is quite charming. Don´t be surprised at the cost everything seems expensive especially internet and phone. The glacier and torres del paine are easily accessible and make the trip here well worth it.close
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by showla9543
– posted on Jan 3, 2007
26Calafate suffers from a terminal case of the SNOBS! Maybe too many americans with money have ruined a good thing as usual. Everything is OVERPRICED. The excursions are expensive and you don´t get alot for your money. Way too many souvenir shops selling handicrafts at ludicrous...more Calafate suffers from a terminal case of the SNOBS! Maybe too many americans with money have ruined a good thing as usual. Everything is OVERPRICED. The excursions are expensive and you don´t get alot for your money. Way too many souvenir shops selling handicrafts at ludicrous prices, and a tour agent evey other door. The whole pueblo felt like Disneyland´s version of "Patagonia, the ride". Alot of UGLY construction is maring the landscape. The other tourists are sitting in judgement of each other. I hear Ushuaia is better but I didn´t go there. Too bad : (close
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by logo2375
– posted on Dec 29, 2006
5Top Rated El Calafate Places to Stay
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Xelena Deluxe Suites Hotel 93%
Fantastic hotel, right on the lakeshore, with amazing views over the lake especially from the outdoor pool. loved my time there.
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by meagherp3545
– posted on Apr 2008 1- add a review
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Las Sinfonias 93%
Las Sinfonias is more than an inn, is trip by itself. It is a dialog with the Largo Argentino. Las Sinfonias is proud to be in one of the more beautiful place in Argentinian Patagonia. It is a warm, amazing,pacefull sensation. It is unique. We are next to the only Calafate's beach, next to Laguna nimez, natural reserve where you can see birds, animals and plants. All our rooms have beautiful views. Unique in...
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America del Sur Hostel 92%
I felt like home. It wasn't as far as you think. There is the possibility to lock the room (very clean). They help me to reserve trips. Only the common kitchen is not excellent...
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by angeloreale6956
– posted on Nov 2008 4No complaints about the place. We had a absolutely great time in the hostel. Staffs are great!!
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I Keu Ken Hostel 87%
This is THE Hostel. Isn't in the downtown but have a great view of the Argentino lake. Para os brasileiros... esse hostel é bem legal, clima ótimo, lugar bom, e o nos serviu com uma verdadeira agência de viagens.
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by ccfguedes2598
– posted on Nov 2008 2i stayed in 3 hostel in El Calafate and this was by far the best. Warm, welcoming, good common spaces, good kitcehn, nice staff and great homemade bread for breakfast.
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by courtneyinnes8743
– posted on Nov 2008 1- add a review
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Hosteria Austral 82%
We loved this place and the owner were very friendly, a lot of thanks.
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by keller-annette8668
– posted on Nov 2008 1100% recommended. Swiss chalet style rooms. Best place ever and one block from main street. Would go back again. All ages staying there 150% value for moneyh.
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