Portal Base Fitz Roy / Puesto Amarillo· Start here
Walkers entering the Chorrillo del Salto trail from El Chaltén
North end of Avenida San Martín, beyond the Río Fitz Roy bridge, El Chaltén · Park-access ticket and identity checks take place here; take the signed Chorrillo route rather than the main Fitz Roy ascent.
On foot
El Chaltén town centre / north end of Avenida San Martín
40 min walk
Walk to Portal Base Fitz Roy, then follow the signed Chorrillo del Salto route; the waterfall is about 3 km from town.
Car
RP 41 (road toward Lago del Desierto) · Signed Chorrillo del Salto parking area
10 min walk
Drive north from El Chaltén, park at the signed lot, then use the final pedestrian path to the falls.
Taxi
Signed Chorrillo del Salto parking area
10 min walk
Arrange locally; no scheduled public bus or shuttle stop is published for this trailhead.
Other
Bicycle · Chorrillo del Salto parking area
10 min walk
Use RP 41 to the parking area; bicycles are not allowed on the final pedestrian section to the waterfall.
Step 1
Buy the APN park-access ticket
Purchase through the official APN sales system before setting off, or buy in person at the portal. Tickets are nominal, non-transferable, and the date, category, and selected portal cannot be changed after online purchase.
Step 2
Present ticket and ID
Show the passport or ID used for booking. Bring supporting documents if using a discounted or exempt category.
Step 3
Follow the signed Chorrillo del Salto route
At RP 41, follow Chorrillo signs and do not enter the signed bike-only path. Check same-day weather and trail status because access can close for safety.
Fine
Not allowed
No published cloakroom, lockers, bag-size limit, or bag-search rule.
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This is a natural dirt trail rather than a paved promenade. The final approach is short and fairly level, but surfaces can include roots, stones, mud, snow, and changing conditions. No accessible route, accessible toilet, or loan-wheelchair service is published; inspect conditions at the trailhead before relying on the route.
Source: argentina.gob.ar