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Walking Holidays in South America

Where to go for a walking holiday in South America...

With such a variety of landscapes and vistas, South America has to be one of the best places for walking in the world. Whether it’s retracing the steps of the Incas through the Sacred Valley, exploring the glaciers and forests of Patagonia or scaling the Andes Mountains, there are unforgettable walks across the length and breadth of the continent.

Some of the most famous are definitely the Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu and the W Trek in the Torres del Paine National Park, but there are also plenty of opportunities to get off the beaten track and walk some lesser-known routes backed by just as fantastic scenery. In the links below, we have tried to break down some of the walking highlights for each country so please have a read through the below for some more inspiration...

Our Top Five Walking Hotels in El Calafate and El Chalten:

  1. Don Los Cerros Boutique Hotel - Mountain view

    Don Los Cerros Boutique Hotel

    Positioned atop a small hill, right in the centre of town, the Don Los Cerros Boutique Hotel is, arguably, the best accommodation in El Chalten. At around 45 rooms, all with wide windows and comfortable furniture, it certainly offers a quiet haven to relax and unwind after one of the many walks in... More...

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  2. Hosteria El Pilar - Exterior

    Hosteria El Pilar

    The Hosteria El Pilar is the only accommodation around El Chalten that actually sits in the park itself and so has a leg up to start with as far as walking and views are concerned. It is around a 20 minute drive out of the main town to get to it, and the hosteria itself has been built as a replica... More...

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  3. Hosteria Senderos - The view

    Hosteria Senderos

    A great recent addition to our recommended hosterias portfolio, the Hosteria Senderos is one of a handful of properties that we strongly recommend in El Chalten. Well located in the centre of the village and offering views to the Fitz Roy, great service and great food, there is very little to fault... More...

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  4. Hosteria Kaulem - Interior

    Hosteria Kaulem

    The Hosteria Kaulem is a great little 4 bed hotel located on the second street of the town. Simple inside, they have tried to make a feature of the large windows and sky view that they have in the main areas, that really bring the nature in and give it a welcoming feel. The rooms are, again,... More...

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  5. Hosteria Los Notros - External

    Hosteria Los Notros

    Undoubtedly the most famous hotel in and around El Calafate, Los Notros Hotel offers one the best, natural views in all of Argentina, with the full southern face of the Perito Moreno glacier a few hundred meters away. Along with this, the hotel prides itself on its level of food, comfort and... More...

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