What clothes to wear for El Chaltén winter or summer?

There is an important issue when planning a trip, and it is to pack the suitcase, especially if it is a destination that offers a variety of outdoor activities. Therefore, it is necessary to know what clothes to wear for El Chaltén where the climate is very changing (and challenging for your wardrobe!).

Regardless of the time you’re thinking of traveling, temperature contrasts are constant and you have to be prepared. Simply put, the mountain climate can suddenly change. In fact, it is said that you can live all seasons of the year. In summer -for example- it may be very sunny, but there are many winds, which means you’ll probably need a coat.

After the above, the usual recommendation for this magical place is to dress up as an onion, with several layers of clothing so that you can warm up or take off clothes according to weather conditions. 

ESSENTIAL CLOTHING FOR YOUR TRAVEL BAG TO CHALTÉN

It’s not complicated! Whether summer or winter, in your travel bag to this imposing tourist villa of Patagonia Argentina you cannot miss:

•         Windbreaker or waterproof jacket
•         Trekking and comfortable footwear
•         Polar coat
•         Extra stockings for excursions, which you must carry in your backpack in case you get wet in any activity    and you need to change.
•         Sunglasses, hat, gloves and sunscreen.
•         Waste bags, front flashlight with spare batteries and first aid kit if you are camping.
•         Light clothing if you travel in summer, not forgetting some coat (better not to risk it!).
•         Warmer clothes in case you travel in winter, don’t forget that there are snowfalls. Check the weather in the Chaltén. 

It should be noted that, depending on the activity you are going to do, you will have to emphasize your clothes and accessories. Remember that while the trails and mountains are the protagonists of tourism in the village to the point of becoming “Capital Argentina del Trekking”, water activities such as canoeing and land activities such as horseback riding are also carried out.

Don’t worry if you’re already traveling, you realize you forgot some essential piece of clothing or accessories. The Chaltén has shops for the sale and rental of clothing. So if you don’t want to invest money in a store and premises for sale that you don’t know when you’ll be using it again, you can buy it only for a couple of hours or a certain time.

If you want more details of the recommended activities for a summer holiday or a winter vacation, you only have to click on each link. You will also have access to specific recommendations for your trip to El Chaltén according to the season.

The important thing is that you already have a good reference about what clothes to wear to El Chaltén and you can carry in your suitcase just what you need. Likewise, you can consult our travel specialists about this and any other topic and advice you require for your trip to this dream place!

 

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