Lago del Desierto
A forest lake at the end of a 37 km gravel road north of town, where you can take a boat trip and see the north face of Fitz Roy.
Lago del Desierto lies at the end of a gravel road about 37 km north of El Chaltén. Near the south-shore landing there are short trails and viewpoints across the lake to the northern side of Fitz Roy. In summer, boats run to the northern shore at Candelario Mansilla, where hikers cross into Chile on the way to Villa O'Higgins. You can drive or take a tourist minibus, making it a half-day or full-day trip. Boat trips must be booked in advance in town, and services are often suspended in winter.
Opening hours
Summer boats per schedule; lakeshore open all day
Nearby sights
- Huemul Glacier
- Piedras Blancas Glacier Viewpoint
- Chorrillo del Salto
- Laguna de los Tres
- Laguna Capri
- Laguna Sucia
- Mount Fitz Roy
- El Chaltén