Los Cerros, El Chaltén

Services include: bilingual staff, all-inclusive programs, telephone/fax, Internet access, laundry service, parking lot, and talks on glaciology and the local flora and fauna.

Rooms feature: king size beds with sommier (2 m x 2 m), bathrooms with hydro-massage (water jets) shower, hair dryer, amenities, and a minibar in every guestrooom offering complimentary consumption of items.

Dining:
- The restaurant, which offers a very varied menu, interprets the finest flavors of the region in keeping with the pioneer tradition as well as presenting dishes from modern international cuisine. The sommelier is in charge of selecting the most suitable wines to accompany each meal, showing a wide range and featuring small wineries and their premium creations. Defined as an author's cuisine, it aims at highlighting the basic flavors of each product, in combination with the refinement and typical originality of their cooking. Delicious fishes and shellfishes, wild game dishes, typical recipes including Patagonian stew or hare stew and the famous and delicate Patagonian lamb are the celebrities of the menu. These dishes are prepared following strict methods of international cooking and are accompanied by a wide selection of smoked products and homemade cheeses. In due time the meal finds its way to a perfect finale with exquisitely crafted desserts, especially planned to combine flavors and textures.

- Following tradition, you are invited to appreciate the best Argentine wines. We have therefore selected those wine-producing establishments which carry out their activity as quality leaders. You will find wines from the best wineries in Argentina, specialties from boutique establishments as well as those wines produced right there in Patagonia.

- The Bar - with the most representative drinks of each country and the best red fruits and Calafate regional liquors-, becomes the center of all activities when the orange reflection of the sunset over the Fitz Roy Mountain marks the happy hour. Guests enjoy the best international beverages in an ambiance of warmth and refinement. The finest and most renowned cognacs and malts worldwide are available as well as national drinks of every country and their own regional liquors.

Hotel facilities include: a lobby, gift shop, bar, restaurant corner with fireplace, salons (sitting rooms), and relaxation room with hydro-massage. All areas at Hotel Los Cerros have been especially designed to meet the needs of the different moments of the day: entertainment, relaxation, rest, and friendly conversation among friends have all been given careful thought. A comfortable sofa in front of the fireplace invites guests not only to read and spend a relaxing moment but also to share a cocktail with friends. There is also a spacious and light salon with warm and colorful decoration for reading, video watching and games. Guests also have the opportunity of enjoying the Jacuzzi or a relaxing sauna at the end of the day or after an unforgettable excursion to the Patagonian ice masses.

Activities: choose from many outdoor activities depending on the weather, the length of their stay and operative availability. Reception and excursion staff will determine starting hours on a daily basis. A Los Glaciares National Park ranger will serve as guide for all hiking and trekking outings. All day-long excursions include a picnic lunch. Activities include: short half-day walks, days long walks, sailing, walks on ice, and horseback riding.

Weather: The weather is more than unstable, quickly changeable, with great temperature ranges between day and night. Garments you should carry with you: informal and comfortable clothing, gloves, scarf, water-proof winter jacket, rubber-soled shoes (suitable for trekking or rubber shoes), sun glasses, sun lotion (face and lips), t-shirts and light garments.

Please note: In Argentina people are considered of age when they are 21 years old. Therefore, any person under 21 is a minor. Those travelling without an adult and even those with an adult who is not their legal guardian must hold a written authorization from their guardian, approved by the Argentine consulate in the place of residence (prior to leaving home).

Getting there: Flight to El Chaltén International Airport (three hours from Buenos Aires). Transfer to El Chaltén: 3 and a half hours by paved road (route 40 + route 23). El Calafate Airport, Province of Santa Cruz: 220 kms. Buenos Aires City: 2,830 kms