Top Local Tips for El Calafate

Changing money Don´t wait in the queue in the main street next to the banco santa cruz.We waited an hour(only 6 people in front of us but the teller was as slow as a snail)Go along the main street a bit and turn left down avenida 9 de julio and at no 57 next to argentine airlines you ´ll find ¨THALER¨ a great exchange place with good rates and friendly service.Make sure to eat in ¨La lechuza¨ great food and reasonably priced.

City tour and glacier excursion: not worth the price The city tour offered is overpriced (pesos 95) and not worth it. The centre of the town can be covered on foot or by taking the local bus which provides excellent views of lake and mountain from the slopes of the hills where the locals live. As to the Cueva del Walicho, which is out of town, there is nothing to see but the view, as the cave paintings are copies. There is a tea house and if you really want to go there you are better off taking a taxi (agree to the price before you set off). Regarding the tour to the Perito Moreno glacier, you need a vehicle to negotiate the 80 km between the town and the glacier, but if you are a group of at least 2, you are better off getting a taxi. The excursion costs 120 pesos each, and you have a limited amount of time to do the walkways A taxi will cost 300 pesos and will wait as much time as you need. The English commentaries are mostly unintelligible because the guides do not speak good English.

Other names for El Mirador Del Lago Hotel

• el mirador del lago hotel
• Address: Av. Libertador 2047 - El Calafate - 9405 - Argentina