Estancia Cristina | Oasis Travel

Hacienda, Remote Location $$$$

Location

Wild, remote, windswept and surrounded by towering mountains on the edge of the great southern icefield, there are few lodges that evoke Patagonia more than the historic Estancia Cristina, founded in 1914 on the shores of Lake Argentino. Completely inaccessible by road, access is via boat from Puerto Bandera close to Calafate, a breathtaking journey that has you weaving around huge icebergs and across the face of the Upsala Glacier, the largest of its kind in South America. Nestled amidst 22,000 hectares, the estancia has been sympathetically refurbished to retain the soul of the original homestead, from the typical wood-beamed outbuildings topped with corrugated metal roofs which accommodate the restaurant, living room and museum to the original family-house surrounded by poplar trees replete with a white picket fence.

Number of rooms and suites20
Restaurants1
PoolNo
SpaNo

WHY WE LIKE THIS HOTEL

The Estancia Cristina is remote, wonderful and unique and offers an insight into the original pioneers who settled the land. That said, services and technology are limited but those looking for peace and tranquillity – once the day-trippers have left – you can fully appreciate the beauty and isolation of Patagonia.

El Calafate – Luxury Collection

Estancia Eolo$$$$$

Eolo is an excellent luxury option in Calafate and includes guided walking, riding and biking within their rates. Standard visits to the Perito Moreno Glacier and boat trips on Lago Argentino are at additional cost and for this reason, the ranch would suit longer 3-4 night stays to make the most of the superb activities on offer.