While visiting Southern Patagonia, a must see after Torres
del Paine are the majestic
snowcapped peaks of the Fitz Roy range. These views are accessed through the tiny, yet rapidly expanding, town of El
Chalten. There are no paved roads here and the town basically shuts down once winter comes and the tourists have all
fled for warmer climes. All of the park's trails begin right in town so there is no hassling with buses or taxis - just get out and walk. I met four Spanish girls on the bus ride to El
Chalten and spent a couple days with them before camping and hiking with various other folks from around the globe. Despite some
mice that inhabited one of the campsites, I absolutely loved this park's vibe and hated to leave. It is scary to
think what this tiny little hamlet of a town will look like in ten years - glad I saw it when I did.
While visiting Southern Patagonia, a must see after Torres del Paine are the majestic snowcapped peaks of the Fitz Roy range. These views are accessed through the tiny, yet rapidly expanding, town of El Chalten. There are no paved roads here and the town basically shuts down once winter comes and the tourists have all fled for warmer climes. All of the park's trails begin right in town so there is no hassling with buses or taxis - just get out and walk. I met four Spanish girls on the bus ride to El Chalten and spent a couple days with them before camping and hiking with various other folks from around the globe. Despite some
mice that inhabited one of the campsites, I absolutely loved this park's vibe and hated to leave. It is scary to think what this tiny little hamlet of a town will look like in ten years - glad I saw it when I did.
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