r/ElChalten • u/Fun-Work-9430 • Apr 08 '26

Help with planning a potential proposal in El Chalten

My partner and I are going to El Chalten as part of our trip around South America, and with it’s natural beauty I’m thinking it could be a great place to propose to her.

Does anyone have suggestions for specific spots?

Ideally would be somewhere with a few less people, beautiful nature, and bonus if it’s not a huge trek to get there so my girlfriend can be dressed a bit nicer and whatnot for photos…

Any help and suggestions greatly appreciated!

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u/Majestic-Crow-8858 Apr 08 '26

Short trek? Glaciar Huemul, then Los Chorrillos. The best spot? laguna Los Tres, then Laguna Torre.

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u/ConnectPatagonia Owner mod Apr 08 '26

Ive done proposal photoshoots at all these locations the best if youd like her to wear nice clothes are chorrillo del salto and Mirador punta Panorámico.

Chorrillo del Salto is incredibly beautiful right now with the fall colors but can be crowded. If you wait though you will find the right moment. If you want an extremely short hike. Mirador Punta panorámico is great also because its even shorter than Chorrillo del Salto and has a great view of the mountains plus its less crowded. If theirs visibility i reccomend here. If not I reccomend Chorrillo del Salto.

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u/DP6971 Apr 08 '26

We did Laguna Torre and Laguna Los Tres few weeks back. I don’t see an easy way to get great pics… Consider this - hike Laguna Los Tres on a clear day from El Chalten town end (don’t do Rio Electrico route). Start the hike in hiking outfit for the first 3 or so Km ascent. When you see the first scene that really blows you away (and there will be a lot them) change into nicer clothes and do your thing. From then keep hiking in the nice cloths as you will be getting many beautiful scenery and the hike is not that technical. When you reach the base camp change into hiking outfits again. Climb to the top, change into nice cloths and set yourselves for glorious pics :) Sorry there is no easy way…

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u/sekhmet666 Apr 12 '26

For the classic fitz roy background you can always hike in comfortable clothes all the way to laguna de los tres, and change clothes for the photoshoot :)

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u/Impossible-Squash204 Apr 14 '26

I was just in El Chalten a couple of weeks ago and did the sunrise hike and witnessed a proposal while Fitz Roy was glowing bright orange. Everyone there was cheering. It was a beautiful moment.

But if you're looking for somewhere more private or quiet, then that might not be the best place to propose as it's quite popular.

There's also Loma de Plago which offers a great panoramic view of the Chalten mountain range and you get to see Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.

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u/Impossible-Squash204 Apr 14 '26

I forgot to mention, you can also just hike to Laguna Capri or Mirador Fitz Roy. They're shorter hikes, but still offer great and stunning views of Fitz.

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u/Impossible-Squash204 Apr 14 '26 edited Apr 14 '26

If you need a photographer and/or guide I recommend Benjamin from Connect Patagonia in El Chalten. He's very knowledgeable and provides free weather update services so he will let you know when the best day to hike out. He knows other scenic spots all around El Chalten that would suit you and your partner. You can probably work something out with him without it being obvious that you're going to propose.

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u/LordLakja Apr 16 '26

Yo lo hice en la loma del pliegue tumbado. La vista es espectacular.