Trekking in Santa Cruz

El Chalten
El Chalten
El Chalten, known as the “National Capital of Trekking”, is a colorful and outstanding Patagonian village prepared to offer outdoor activities, adventure and the ideal environment to rest. It is located at 240 kilometers (150 miles) from El Calafate, in the confluence of De Las Vueltas and Fitz Roy rivers.

In addition to the mountain activities, which can only be practiced by professionals, you can take different trekking rails that finish at the foot of mounts Chalten/Fitz Roy (3,441 meters) and Torre (3,128). Those who love practicing outdoor activities will find here a wide variety of trails, which are surrounded by glaciers, forests of high and low deciduous beech, lonely lakes and lagoons and a wide variety of fauna… so, here you will feel the sensation of being away of everything in the middle of a unique place.

Ski in Santa Cruz

Valdelén, one of the youngest ski resorts in our country, is located close to Río Turbio, a small village in the southwest of the Santa Cruz province. The quality of its snow and its outstanding landscape represent an unbearable combination for winter sports lovers.

Alpine and cross country pistes prepared for professionals and beginners, together with a good accommodation, restaurants and equipment rental are some of the services that turn this resort into an excellent choice for winter holidays.

Sport fishing in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz has one of the most assorted alternatives of sport fishing. More than 3,000 kilometers of rivers and more than 400,000 acres of lakes, which are populated by different species of salmons included the precious steelhead trout.

Furthermore, the physical and chemical conditions of the continental waters of this province allow a special development of salmons, which in spite of the fact of being acclimatized species, have adapted integrally to these waters. This activity is, in itself, one of the most important attractions of the Santa Cruz province, not only for residents, but also for those who visit the province.

For further information, please visit www.santacruz.gov.ar


por Adri�n Blanco