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Estancia Cristina

  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • Estancia Cristina
  • 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.

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What our clients say

  • I have wanted to visit Argentina for years.  Journey Latin America helped by interpreting our desires and pulled together an excellent itinerary.  Our journey will be one of the most…

    LT, Wimborne Nov 2012
  • Highlights?: Tango performance and landscapes in Patagonia.

    DB, London Feb 2017
  • 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
  • Highlights?: Perito Moreno breathtaking, Cerro frias,Patagonian lunch and staff (Anna)delightful, Iguazu spectacular, Tango dancing at El Querandi unforgettable.

    AM, Egham Apr 2017
  • Most Memorable Moment?: Sitting by the shore of Laguna de los Tres at the base of Mount Fitz Roy in El Chaltén ... or sitting in a wood-fired hot-tub on…

    RB, London Jan 2018
  • Each day gave us stunning scenery, amazing sights and the friendliness of the Argentinian people. Although one particular highlight was seeing an armadillo on the road from El Calafate..

    YGG, Wirral Feb 2019
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Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

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