Welcome to Rancho Grande Hostel & Restaurant in El Chaltén!

Welcome to a unique experience that combines adventure and comfort!

At Rancho Grande, we offer you the opportunity to discover one of the most exciting destinations, where you can create unforgettable memories in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

Enjoy a pleasant stay while exploring the wonders this place has to offer.

Adventure awaits around every corner, and comfort will be your faithful companion on this memorable journey.

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In brief

Shared rooms with shared bathroom.

Private double or family rooms with private bathroom.

Spacious dining room, breakfast nook, and lounge area spread over two floors. Restaurant open 24 hours a day.

Booking tickets and excursions.

Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property.

The Hostel

All hostel rooms have heating to keep you warm on cooler nights, creating a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.

Shared rooms

The perfect combination of comfort and functionality. Two bunk beds to provide you with a restful sleep after a day full of adventures. Lockers in each room to keep your belongings safe. Shared bathrooms designed for your comfort and convenience.

Private double rooms

Enjoy an unforgettable stay in our space designed for your comfort and relaxation. All our private rooms have a private bathroom and breakfast included. Let yourself be enveloped in the warmth of our double room and make your stay a unique experience.

Family rooms

Triple or quadruple room with private bathroom, designed to provide comfort and convenience for groups of three or four people. Double bed that can be converted into two singles + additional bunk bed. Breakfast included for a hearty start to the day.

Shared kitchen

Equipped with a refrigerator, gas stove with extractor fan, microwave oven, dishes, and utensils to prepare and refrigerate your own meals.

Lounge and Restaurant

Very spacious and bright, with a large seating capacity, serving a continental breakfast and a wide variety of meals.

24-hour reception

At the counter, you'll receive all the tourist information you need during your stay and can arrange airport transportation.

Reservations and contact:

Booking requestSend a queryWhatsApp chat+54 2962 49-3005

Services

Shared kitchen with refrigerator, gas stove and microwave.

Pressurized hot water 24 hours a day.

Bedding.

24-hour reception.

Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Shared TV area/lounge.

Lockers.

Security cameras outside the accommodation and in communal areas.

Safe box.

Board games / puzzles.

Daily room cleaning service.

Also

Laundry service (additional cost).

Packed lunches.

Luggage storage: common room for hostel guests.

Smoke detectors.

Fire extinguishers.

Tourist information and advice.

Map of the town and trails.

Transport reservation.

Booking excursions.

Responsible waste management.

We speak Spanish and English.

What our guests say

Rules

Check-in: from 2:00 p.m.

Check Out: until 10:00 a.m.

No smoking: smoke-free rooms.

Pets are not allowed.

Children of all ages are welcome.

There are no cribs available.

Location

Distance from El Chaltén bus terminal: 1,300 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.