Explore El Calafate
El Calafate is a city in Patagonia, Argentina. It is situated on the southern border of Lake Argentino, in the southwest part of the Santa Cruz Province. The city it,self is actually named after a berry. “El calafate” is the word for “barberry”, a purple fruit used in jams and infusions.
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Language Spoken
The official language is Spanish.
Currency & Time Zone
Argentine Peso (ARS)
UTC-03:00
Cuisine
Meals
A three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will cost around 5311.05 ARS (R1406.34).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 309.81 ARS (R82.04).
Transportation
Taxis
TBCGeneral Transport
You won,t need a car in El Calafate, but you should book your bus ticket out of town when you arrive. The bus station is located one street up from the main street, which is accessible by walking up a small set of stairs around the artisinal market stands.Things to do in El Calafate
The top attractions to visit in El Calafate are Parque Nacional Los Glaciares Lago Argentino, Rios de Hielo, Upsala Glacier, and Pasarelas Perito Moren.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
- Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South african passport holders don’t need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.