Los Glaciares National Park was created as a reserve in 1937, and in 1981 UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site: the first Argentine place on that list. It has two very different areas. The southern one, near El Calafate, is home to the Perito Moreno Glacier. The northern one is El Chaltén: the Fitz Roy massif, Cerro Torre, Lago Viedma and the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. People come here to walk.
The entrance fee in 2026
| 1 day | 3 days | 7 days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign visitors | $ 50,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 175,500 |
| Argentine nationals | $ 25,000 | $ 50,000 | $ 87,500 |
| Santa Cruz residents | $ 8,000 | $ 16,000 | $ 28,000 |
| Students (Argentine ID) | $ 15,000 | · | · |
Argentine pesos per person, since 1/6/2026. Paid by QR or card; no cash at the booths.
- Where to pay
- At the booths where the trails start, by QR or card (no cash), or beforehand on the National Parks website.
- More than one day
- The 3- or 7-day pass costs less than paying day by day. If you come back within 72 hours, the second day is 50% off.
- ID
- Bring your ID or passport: they check it against the fee.
When you arrive
Stop at the Park’s Visitor Centre, at the entrance to town. It opens every day: 9 am to 5 pm from September to April and 10 am to 6 pm from May to August. The rangers tell you how the trails are and whether any are closed.
Every trail
| Trail | km (one way) | Hours | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna de los Tres | 10 | 5:00 | 750 m |
| Laguna Torre | 10 | 3:30 | 250 m |
| Laguna Capri | 4 | 1:45 | 350 m |
| Mirador Fitz Roy | 4 | 1:30 | 350 m |
| Mirador del Torre | 3 | 1:15 | 250 m |
| Mirador Maestri | 12 | 4:30 | 300 m |
| Loma del Pliegue Tumbado | 10 | 4:00 | 1000 m |
| Laguna Toro | 16 | 7:00 | 500 m |
| Mirador de los Cóndores | 1 | 0:45 | 100 m |
| Mirador de las Águilas | 2 | 1:00 | 100 m |
| Chorrillo del Salto | 3 | 0:40 | · |
Official National Park figures, from the start of each trail.
Camps
Inside the Park, on the El Chaltén side, you can camp at Laguna Capri and Poincenot (on the way to Fitz Roy) and at De Agostini (at Laguna Torre). They are booked and paid per night through the Park’s Friends Association and have dry toilets. In remote areas, like Laguna Toro or the Huemul Circuit, registering with the Park is mandatory. Read more →
The rules
- Fire
- No fires. Stoves only at camps and viewpoints.
- Pets, drones and bikes
- No pets, no drones and no bikes on the trails.
- Rubbish
- Everything comes back with you, yerba and peel included.
- Time
- Stay on the marked trail and be back before dark.
- Winter
- Crampons and poles are required, and you do not walk on frozen lakes.
Wildlife
What you will surely see: lenga and ñire forest, condors, the Magellanic woodpecker and red foxes. With luck, a huemul deer: it is a protected Natural Monument and endangered, so keep your distance, no sudden moves, and tell a ranger. If you ever see a puma, do not run and do not turn your back.
Everything else before you go, like what to bring and what each trail is like, is in our El Chaltén hiking guide. See →
Questions
How much is the Los Glaciares National Park fee in El Chaltén?
Since 1/6/2026 the day pass costs ARS 50,000 for foreign visitors, ARS 25,000 for Argentines and ARS 8,000 for Santa Cruz residents. There are 3- and 7-day passes.
Where do you pay the fee?
At the booths where the trails start, by QR or card, or on the National Parks website. No cash at the booths.
Is the Perito Moreno Glacier near El Chaltén?
No. It is in the southern part of the Park, near El Calafate. From El Chaltén it is 2 h 40 to 3 hours by bus to El Calafate, and the glacier is further on from there.
Can you camp in the Park?
Yes, at Laguna Capri, Poincenot and De Agostini, booked and paid per night. In remote areas you must register.
Can you bring a dog into the Park?
No. Pets are not allowed in the National Park.