Welcome to Alta Montaña Aparts in El Chaltén!

Alta Montaña Aparts opened its doors for the 2023-24 season.

We have two spacious and luminous apartments for 3 and 4 guests, with one and two bedrooms respectively, a well-equipped kitchen-dining room, a full bathroom with a shower and bidet, and our own uncovered parking.

We are located 3 blocks from the entrance to El Chaltén, at the intersection of Güemes Avenue and Lago del Desierto Avenue, steps from the main supermarket, the pharmacy, and several restaurants and shops.

We look forward to welcoming you to enjoy the comfort, privacy, and restful sleep that our apartments offer during your next stay in the Argentine Trekking Capital!

Silvina,
owner

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In brief

Apartments for 3 and 4 guests.

Fully equipped kitchen.

Bathroom with bathtub and bidet.

Free WiFi.

Privileged view of the hills.

Own parking.

50 meters from the main avenue and supermarket.

Our departments

Both are located on the first floor, which is accessed by a wide and comfortable interior staircase.

For 3 guests

A bedroom with a double bed and a single bed, living room, kitchen-dining room and bathroom.

For 4 guests

Two bedrooms: with one double bed and two single beds respectively, living room, kitchen-dining room and bathroom.

Amenities and services

Bedrooms

Box-spring beds, linens, bedside tables with lights, wardrobe, safe, extra blankets and pillows.

Kitchen

Gas oven and gas stoves, microwave, refrigerator with freezer, complete set of dishes and utensils.

Dining room

Spacious, bright, with table and chairs for four people.

Living zone

A space with sofa (coffee table and TV in apartment for 3).

Bathroom

Bathtub with shower, bidet, hairdryer, shampoo and conditioner dispensers, toilet paper.

Views

Due to its privileged location, the apartments have 360° views of the hills.

Bedrooms

Beds with box springs, bedside tables with lights.

Extra bedding and pillows.

Placard, perchas.

Safe.

Kitchen-dining room

Serving utensils, 1 Tupperware, set of pots (2 pots, 2 pans), boiling pot, cutlery, 1 cooking knife, ladle, skimmer, wooden spoon, 2 cutting boards, grater, salt and pepper shakers, vinegar cruet, juicer, pot holder.

Tableware: glasses, cups, mugs, flat, deep and dessert plates, cutlery.

For breakfast: a jar of biscuits or cookies, an electric kettle, a French press coffee maker, a sugar bowl, a yerba mate pot, a box of tea, coffee, mate cocido, etc.

Cleaning elements: cleaning cloths, detergent dispenser with sponge, dish drainer, dish towel, glove.

Tablecloth on the table with placemats.

Bathroom

Sink, mirror, bathtub with shower, hair dryer.

Toilet and bidet.

Free towels, toilet paper, and toiletries.

Living area

Two-seater sofa, coffee table or side table.

TV in the apartment for 3 guests.

Moreover

Forced draft gas heater, with individual control in each room.

Free WiFi.

First aid kit.

Fire extinguisher.

Free uncovered parking within the property.

We speak Spanish and English.

What the people say

Rules

Check-in: from 3:00 p.m.

Check Out: until 11:00 a.m.

No smoking: smoke-free rooms..

Children of all ages are welcome.

There are no cribs available.

Pets are not allowed.

Contact

Location

296, Lago Del Desierto Ave. - El Chaltén - Santa Cruz province - Argentine Patagonia

Distance from El Chaltén bus terminal: 300 m

Distance from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (El Calafate): 125 mi (2.5 hours by car or bus)

How to get to El Chalten

Direct from the Airport

You can get there directly from the airport, without going through El Calafate, by booking a private transfer service in advance. The service will be waiting for you when you disembark from your flight and will bring you directly to El Chaltén at the time that suits you best. You can also take a bus, which runs all year round.

From El Calafate

Whether by bus or rented car (or your own), take Provincial Route 11 towards Río Gallegos and after 20,5 miles you will reach the junction with National Route 40, here turn left; 62 miles further and you will reach the junction with Provincial Route 41, where you turn left again until you reach El Chaltén after 55 miles.

Useful information

Argentina, the country

Official language: Spanish.
National currency: Argentine Peso.
Passport: minimum validity of 6 months.
Visas for tourism: authorized period of stay of is up to 90 days.
Vaccination for foreigners: Yellow Fever Vaccine is mandatory only in case of visiting forested areas of the north and northeast of Argentina, the borders with Brazil and Paraguay at altitudes below 2300 masl, including Iguazu Falls.
It is advisable to take out travel insurance to cover medical expenses abroad, including medical transfer.
Electric network: 220V / 50Hz.

El Chaltén

National Direct Dialing Code: 02962.
International Direct Dialing Code: 0054 2962.
How to get there: land route from El Calafate to 134 Km.
Nearest airport: El Calafate at 125 mi.
Climate in the austral summer: dry, windy and very variable.
Minimum average temperature: 33ºF (-1ºC) on winter.
Maximum average temperature: 59ºF (+15ºC) on summer.

Available services in El Chaltén

ATM (Red Link, Banco Santa Cruz).
Postal Mail: Correo Argentino.
Mobile network: 3G (Movistar and Claro companies).
On Bank.
Fuel: gasoline and diesel.

Services NOT available

Money Exchange agencies.