Everything you need to know
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El Calafate area code: 02902 · Mobile prefix: +54 9 2902
Emergencies
Pharmacies
Plazas del pueblo
Plaza de Los Pioneros
Cartel corpóreo 'EL CALAFATE', ideal para la foto.
Plaza 7 de Diciembre
Plaza de barrio con juegos, a pocas cuadras del centro.
Plazoleta General San Martín
Sobre Av. del Libertador, con el busto de San Martín.
Plaza de las Madres
Junto al Anfiteatro del Bosque.
Plaza de Troncos
Juegos infantiles de madera, cerca de la costa.
Free urban bus
Circular route · Free
Departure times
Morning
06:00
07:20
08:40
Midday
11:20
12:40
13:55
Afternoon
17:30
18:50
20:10
Stops
Planta de Gas
Pedro Ojeda y Mayorga
Universidad
Natatorio
Valdocco
Palito Cherbukov
Escuela 80
SAMIC (Hospital)
Plaza P. Moreno
Escuela 80
Centro Cultural
Valdocco
Planta de Gas
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
Pase diario
Flexipass 3 días
Flexipass 7 días
Entrada gratuita
Running in Calafate
Lago Argentino Waterfront
The waterfront circuit is the best place to run in El Calafate. 6.9 km out-and-back, mostly paved, with views of Lago Argentino and the Andes.
See the routesDistance
6.9 km
Elevation
26 m
Estimated time
1–1.5 h
Surface
94% paved
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out and back
What you'll see
Running tips
Go early to avoid the wind, which picks up strongly around midday
There are bars and restaurants along the waterfront for hydration
You may spot flamingos, black-necked swans and other birds at Bahía Redonda
The surface is ideal for regular running shoes, no trail shoes needed
Frequently asked questions
What is Calafate Pass?+
Calafate Pass is a free digital pass for tourists in El Calafate, Patagonia. You add visits by scanning the QR code at partner businesses or checking in by GPS at free attractions, and unlock exclusive discounts on food, tours, lodging and more.
Does Calafate Pass cost anything?+
No, it's free for travelers. You sign up, browse the map of businesses and free spots, and use the discounts without paying anything for the card.
How do I add visits to my pass?+
Two ways: scan the QR code at a partner business, or check in by GPS when you reach a free attraction. Every visit moves you toward the next pass level.
What free things can I do in El Calafate?+
Costanera and Bahía Redonda, the City Lookout (Mirador de la Ciudad), Paseo de los Artesanos craft market, the National Park ranger station (Intendencia), Cañadón, Anfiteatro del Bosque, Parque Manuel Belgrano and the Lago Argentino Lookout. All are free to visit and add GPS check-in visits to your pass.
How much is the entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park?+
The daily pass costs ARS $50,000 for foreign visitors, $25,000 for Argentine citizens, $15,000 for students and $8,000 for Santa Cruz residents. There are also 3-day ($100,000 for foreigners) and 7-day ($175,500 for foreigners) Flexipasses. Retirees, children under 6, people with disabilities and local residents are exempt. These are reference prices. Check the official Parques Nacionales site before you travel.
How do I get around El Calafate without a car?+
There's a free circular urban bus with departures in the morning (6:00, 7:20, 8:40am), midday (11:20am, 12:40, 1:55pm) and afternoon (5:30, 6:50, 8:10pm), covering the main points downtown.