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Estancia Cristina

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Estancia Cristina is a friendly lodge in spectacular glacial Patagonian scenery, offering a variety of outdoor activities to explore.

With only snow-strewn mountains and ice fields for neighbours, historic Estancia Cristina was founded by an English pioneer in 1914. Today’s guests need not endure the hardships suffered by the estancia’s original sheep-rearing settlers: it’s now a comfortable ranch-style lodge and a fine base from which to explore this remote corner of Los Glaciares National Park.

Suites with bow windows are housed in five casas surrounding the main lodge with cosy living rooms and elegant furnishings. The estancia’s dramatic setting makes it a wonderful place to relax, eat well, stay warm and absorb the feeling of peace and isolation in this part of Patagonia. The building reflects the traditional style of ranches in Patagonia. For the exclusive use of guests, the beautiful and cosy Octagon building houses the restaurant, bar and lounge.

There are a number of activities to choose from: head out by jeep to see the stunning surroundings and visit a viewpoint where 360° views reveal a wonderland of glaciers, lakes, Andean peaks and Southern Patagonian ice cap. There are guided walks to lagoons and waterfalls nearby, or you can explore on horseback, or go fishing for salmon and trout.

What our clients say

The trips from Hotel Puerto Valle into the Ibera wetlands were amazing and wonderful. We also had a memorable time in Purmamarca, thoroughly enjoyed the self drive route and of…
VW, Bakewell Jul 2019
Argentina is a big place - we did a lot of travelling in a short time - our constraints ; 3 weeks would do it more justice ; the people…
KS, Brighton May 2011
Most memorable experiences: "Perito Moreno glacier - my photos don't come near to conveying its magnificence! Bus over the Andes. More comfortable than a flight and the mountains are truly…
AW, Leeds Apr 2015
Excellent trip during which we felt we saw some of the real Argentina. Delightful and helpful people abounded who had an enviable pride in their country. Excellent service from JLA…
ML, Cheltenham Dec 2011
Overall, Journey Latin America took excellent care of us on our journey through and across Argentina. We will travel with them again.
US, Godalming Jan 2012
Highlights:- Hard to choose one: all the trips in Iguazu and Patagonia were spectacular, as was the impromptu tango in a bar in Puerto Iguazu and the guitarist in the…
BV Mar 2011

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