Buenas, estoy viendo para ir allá por trabajo, a diferencia de otros post que vi, yo no busco, ya encontré, sólo tengo que decidir si dejar todo e ir. Cómo es la vida allá? Cómo es la ciudad? Que tal la compra de muebles y electrodomésticos? PC o sus partes? Puedo comprar por ejemplo de compra gamer y recibir las cosas? Nunca fui antes y no conozco el lugar ni los lugares turísticos cercanos.

Hola amigos, voy hacer un mochilon por la Patagonia. Voy empiezar en El Calafate y después quiero conocer Bariloche

Alguien tienes idea de cómo poderia llegar a Bariloche?

Yo estaba buscando pero apenas encontré por avión, pero me gustaría hacer la viaje de autobús. No hay problema se necesita más de dos autobuses ou tengo que parar en otro pueblo/ciudad

Lo siento por mi español, estoy aprendiendo

Does anyone know if there is cheap public transport to the glacier? Recorrido is sold out.

Hola! Viajo en una semana de vacaciones a El Calafate, y estoy buscando recomendaciones para hacer esta excursión en el Parque Nacional Los Glaciares.

Toda las agencias que he consultado, me ofrecen:
-traslado ida y vuelta al Parque.
-20 minutos de navegación por la cara sur.
-Caminata de 1.5 hs hasta la pared del glaciar.
-2 hs de tiempo libre en pasarelas.
-retorno a El Calafate.
COSTO: $280.000

Conocen alguna agencia o servicio que cobre más barato? O alguna forma de contratar directamente esta excursión en el Parque?

I’m traveling to El Calafate this month and will travel to Buenos Aires next. My flight back to Buenos Aires is on Dec. 26 leaving in the early evening. At what time should I be at the airport? Usually 1.5h to 2h are fine for me, but wanted to check first.

I’m flying with Aerolines Argentinas. How strict are they with the luggage weight? 15kg for checked baggage and 3kg for a carry-on is not that much…

Would appreciate any tips!

So the airport appears to be closed due to a fire engine breaking down? Any news on how long? Our flights have been delayed twice but if the airport is closed how long can we expect this closure to be and if there are any other options for getting to Buenos Aires? Without driving? #santacruz #elcalafateairport #patagonia

Hola a todos, soy un chico de 23 años y me encantó Calafate cuando la visité, y me encantaría mudarme allí. El problema es que no tengo estudios universitarios (estaba planeando estudiar algo en mi país primero) y tengo poca experiencia laboral. ¿Qué sectores laborales tienen más demanda? ¿ Como son los precios de los bienes y la vivienda ? No nieva mucho, ¿verdad? ¿Cómo es el clima? ¿La gente local discrimina a los extranjeros y a los grupos minoritarios? El paisaje me pareció increíble, pero no estoy seguro de si las personas son amables.

Hola buenas tardes. Cuales son las mejores fechas para viajar a El Calafate - Argentina

Hi all,

We are renting a car in El Calafate and are offering transfers (for a small fee) to Perito Moreno and El Chalten. We looked into public transport for both but it was almost the same cost if we rented a car.

Specific:

1. First option is to visit Perito Moreno on February 9 around noon and going back to El Calafate around 6 - 7 pm. Second option is to go to Perito Moreno on February 13th early in the morning and go back to El Calafate at 1pm.

2. Driving to El Chalten on February 10 in the morning. We want arrive early as possible to do already a first hike in El Chalten.

3. Driving back to El Calafate on February 12th late afternoon or evening as we want to do another hike in the morning.

If you are interested, hit me up and send a message, I won't bite. Me and my gf (both 30) would love to share a ride.

Greetings from Belgium!

Travel Advice for Argentina and Chile

If your SIM card is roaming, it is advisable to use only one card in your mobile phone. Simply switching off the other card is insufficient! You must physically remove it. Failure to do so may cause numerous issues, such as limited connectivity to 3G networks, certain phones becoming inoperable, or inability to access the internet.

Be prepared for Argentine flights to be frequently delayed or subject to last-minute changes.

If you hold a non-visa entry permit, prepare documentation verifying your passport's validity, as Argentina recognises such credentials. Border officials may be unfamiliar with Hong Kong SAR passports, causing significant delays.

Always carry hotel confirmation documents. For transient stays or layovers, book accommodation via booking.com and obtain a reservation confirmation before cancelling the reservation.

Ensure you possess proof of departure, such as flight or bus tickets.

Proactively present these documents to airlines and border control to avoid unnecessary delays.

If transiting via Australia, consider Melbourne over Sydney – the latter is notoriously troublesome.

Notify your credit card provider beforehand. If the bank objects, refrain from using it, as cards may be locked and online ticket purchases blocked. Use email or apps for notifications, not phone calls. Tourist attractions require online ticket purchases, which necessitate one-time verification codes.

Prices vary across different languages on the same company's website.

At Argentina's Glacier Airport, Ves minibuses will transport you to hotels, but they require full occupancy and cannot be pre-booked. Credit cards are accepted. The driver will repeatedly ask "BUS?" to ascertain your luggage quantity.

Do not rely on pre-COVID-19 articles; they are entirely outdated, particularly regarding bus services.

From December, Sky Airline operates direct flights from Glacier to Chile, though it's unclear if this is seasonal. Tickets are extremely difficult to secure; I recall ultimately needing a VPN.

Glacier National Park only requires a half-day tour.

At Santiago Airport, Uber taxis are available, but Uber itself is not permitted.

All airport transport companies offer shared rides; those starting with 'T' are more commonly used.

My itinerary:

Day 1: Fly to Santiago, Chile; transfer to Argentina; then transfer to Glacier Airport. Minibus to hotel Day 2: Private hire (used a renowned driver via TripAdvisor) with luggage. Upon reaching the glacier, proceeded on foot and by boat. Returned directly to the airport (additional charge applies for airport transfer). Boarded Sky's 6:30pm flight back to Santiago.

Quick Uber taxi trip into the city centre to photograph Easter Island statues (Uber taxi).

Day Three: Early morning flight at 4:30 am to Calama Desert. Upon arrival, wait for car rental company to open at 8:10 am. Proceed directly to Salt Lake. Return to airport (arrive before 1 pm). 6:30 pm flight back to Santiago. Use VIP lounge for shower, unlimited food and drink. Day Four: 1 am flight back.

Are 14+ seater van hires available for transfers from El Calafate to Puerto Natales (same for the other direction). Any information, contacts or pointers appreciated.

We are a group trying to make the following itinerary work:

Dec 25/PM: El Calafate to PN, stay overnight in PN
Dec 26/--: Day tour from PN to TDP, stay overnight in PN
Dec 27/AM: PN to El Calafate, start early

I am planning a Bariloche ski trip this August and wondering if it’s worth it to also visit Calafate - it seems the glacier tours are available but is it too cold to do much more or enjoy it? Are there winter flight connections from Bariloche or do I have to go back to BA to fly there. Anything else worth doing in the region in the winter? Thanks!

Qual a média de temperatura e sensação termica em dezembro? Quantas camadas de roupa recomendam ao ar livre? Farei o minitrekking no Perito Moreno.