Liberally translates into "Chimney"

El Chalten overlooks Fitz Roy mountain which was named because it is almost always covered in a moving cloud making it like a chimney. We spent four days in the area and on the final day had a clearing to make it to the viewpoint and see the peak of the mountain. This was perhaps one of our favourite day hikes ever, surpassed perhaps only by Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand.
The unique part of El Chalten is that is is literally in the national park meaning that everday you can head out into the park and do a day hike and then return to a hot shower and evening relaxing in town. There are microbreweries and vinerias (wine lounges) and lots of little cafes in town making it a great place to unwind.
On our last day we tried "mate" a local tea that is drank through a metal straw and shared between the table.
We set off from El Chalten on a long bus ride to take us up to the lake region of Bariloche. A 25 hour and 7 minute bus ride proved "not too bad" but we are glad to be here. We are looking forward to exploring the seven lakes region, doing a day bike ride, potentially a multi-day hike and sampling the renowed chocolate in the area.