Surrounded by lakes & rivers well stocked with trout & salmon, one can & will undoubtedly observe a large variety of birds with waterfowl being the predominant species. Trekking & horseback excursions into the local mountains, woodlands & desert regions round out the focus of activities.

European cuisine, fresh meats garden fresh vegetables & fruits are the specialty of the Estancia.

Run by the owners, home-cooked meals are shared at the family dining table which stamps ´Telken´ as a very much a meet the people experience. Day trekking & horse riding activities are available.

Open October through April, Estancia Telken provides 4 Double rooms & 1 Triple guest room – each with private bathroom facilities.

Situated on Route 39, some 98kms west off Route 40 & positioned succinctly between two differently coloured glacial fed lakes on a strip of peninsula, lies Lagos Del Furisos. Here, in homely cozy wooden cabins, wonderful homemade meals & a guest sauna awaits travelers anxious to discover the vast San Lorenzo range & interceding valley systems. A mild climate, the lands history anointed in stone, supernatural colours & clear skies are a signature of this region. Trekking, horseback excursions, fishing & mountain biking dominate the list of guest activities available.

This Estancia is located within the Perito Moreno National Park, surrounded by mountain ranges & glaciers. These glaciers have in times past, carved out the valleys & left a trail of moraine criss-crossed by a labyrinth of rivers. Here, the famed Andes Giant Condor can be viewed & horse trekking into the foothills & beyond, across the main divide is a passion. Views of Mt Cerro San Lorenzo the highest in the southern Andes are to be had for those venturing on cross country trips from the Estancia & this region generally is an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca.

80kms west on Route 35 off of Route 40, Estancia Alma Gaucha is a typically long-standing Patagonian sheep ranch. Known for its English speaking staff, friendly warm atmosphere & comfortable cottages with spectacular views of the valleys & mountains, this is a home away from home in which you can truly relax.

Close by, a pre-historic site of fossilized remains & a now ghost town pioneer settlement are fore-runners to discovering the Narvaez Glacier & observing Giant Condors in their natural habitat.

Set on Route 40, authentic & rustic Estancia La Angostura is located in an imposing valley & is ideally placed for those seeking homely, comfortable accommodation. Serving wholesome natural local cuisine, this Estancia has been in the same family since 1878. Guests can join in farm activities & a special experience is to visit ´Puente Colgante´ where large mobs of sheep are driven across the Rio Chico river.

Situated practically in the shadow of the Andes mountain range on the shores of turquoise Lake San Martin, La Maipu has been run by the Leyenda family for half a century. Guests can set out on long walks in the woodlands, go on guided horseback riding excursions, engage in bird watching ( especially Giant Condors ) or share in the farm duties as much or as little was they wish.

45 kms west of Tres Lagos on Route 40, & owned by a famous climber – Casimiro Ferrai – who was one of the pioneers in finding the route to the top of the famed Andean peak Cerro Torre, this is a typical sheep estancia sought after by visitors for its magical views across Lake Viedma & the Fitz Roy Ranges.

Open October until the end of March, Punta Del Lago has 8 Double rooms, 2 multi-share rooms & the Carlo Mauri refuge. All rooms have private bathroom facilities.

Some 21 kms south of Tres Lagos & 6 kms off Route 40, close by the shores of Lago Viedma, Estancia La Leona looks out over the river from which it takes its name. It is a haven for trout & salmon fishermen, with eleven exclusive kilometres of pristine fly fishing waters that draw anglers from the four corners of the globe.

Open October through March there are 3 Double rooms available for guests, each with private bathroom facilities.

It is dwarfed by the towering Fitz Roy & Torre massif, surrounded by the Rio de las Vueltas & Continental Ice Cap. Here, guests are welcomed by the longest owner-settler family in the district, with hospitality that typifies Patagonia. It is here that the bare rugged beauty of the landscape has not in any way been modified by man & endures in complete harmony with nature. Guided walks, moderately difficult mountaineering, horse trekking, bird watching & especially nature photography are the most common outdoor activities.

Located on the southern shores of Lago Viedma, 48kms west of Route 40 & 104kms from Tres Lagos, Estancia Santa Teresita´s 78000 hectares has been dedicated to breeding & shearing some 18000 Merino sheep since it was founded in 1918.
In view of the Torre & Fitz Roy & the Viedma Glacier & Moyano, Huemules & Moreno ranges, this whole region is rich in wildlife. Outdoor activities include trekking & horseback riding, trout & salmon fishing in the lake & rivers.

Located 73 kms west off Route 40, on the southern shore of Lago Viedma, this Estancia – Tourist Hotel has a privileged position within the ¨Los Glaciares¨ National Park. An excellent infa-structure organizing outdoor pursuits & hands-on personal service by the owners make staying at Helsingfors a unique, much sought after & unforgettable experience.

Activities include boating, excellent trout & salmon fishing, glacier trips, trekking, horseback riding, nature photography & bird watching.

Estancia Franka is to be found on the southern boundary of the ´Rio Bote´ river, in the El Calafate region, 20 kms southwest off Route 11 which runs from El Calafate to Rio Gallegos. It is dominated by landscapes of deep valleys, extensive rolling tundra plains & has a panoramic view of Lago Argentino.

The speciality of the house is creole cooking & ásados´ (Argentine slow cooked BBQ meats). Outdoor activities include trekking & horseback riding, fishing, bird watching & for permitted shooters, in-season aquatic bird hunting.

Located on the outskirts of El Calafate Huyliche is a Hereford cattle & crillo horse breeding stud. It offers beautiful views across Lago Argentino with icebergs floating loose in the springtime to a backdrop of green verdant river valleys & the towering Cordillera de Los Andes. For guests choosing to stay at Huyliche, they have the flexibility of visiting the myriad of lakes & the world renowned Perito Moreno glacier, while at the same time, being able to find a refuge away from real civilization.

located just 30kms from El Calafate, southwest on Route 15, Estancia Alta Vista is part of a 60000 hectare working Patagonia farm boasting 40000 head of sheep. White windows, picket fences, sprawling lawns bedecked with all the charm of the 1920´s & delicious traditionally prepared meals of lamb, mint sauce & garden fresh vegetables makes a stay at Alta Vista truly special. The cuisine is complemented by an extensive wine cellar stocking some of Argentina’s best vintages. This is an ideal setting for family stays.

Located southwest of El Calafate on Route 15, Estancia Nibo-Aike is set within the ´Parque Nacionales Los Glaciares´. Founded at the beginning of the 1900´s this is a traditional working cattle station which has since been complemented with some sheep.

Activities include lake trips, glacier excursions, horse trekking & guided interpretive nature walks.

Located 75 kms west of Esperanza, close to the junction of Route 40 & Route 7, Estancia Tapi- Aike is a 60000 hectare mixed sheep & cattle station founded by Mauricio Braun at the turn of the 1900´s which is now run by his grand-children.

Every December 13th, the only cattle auction in the region is held here, drawing farming folk from hundreds of kilometres around as tradition dictates. English is spoken by the staff & the Estancia has a full service garage & mini-market.

Open from October to March each year & strategically located on Route 7, the road that runs from ´Los Glaciares National Park´ & ´Torres del Payne National Park´, Rupai – Pacha provides guests 1 Double & 2 Triple rooms with private facilities, home cooked meals featuring fresh farm meats & vegetables, fruits, marmalades, jams & liqueurs.

Ideally located on the highway between Argentina´s Los Glaciares Nacional Park & Torres del Payne National Park in Chile, this English styled homestead is immersed in some 50000 hectares of farmlands. The surrounding snow capped Andes Mountains, the natural stone bridge & a cascade of thermal waters all provide the nature lover with a plethora of outdoor activity options from mountain biking, trekking, nature walks & horseback riding.

Stag River is situated on Route 40, some 35 kms south of the settlement of ´28 de Noviembre´ surrounded by valleys, rolling hills & lenga forests. It provides an ideal base for trekkers, trout fishermen who are dry or wet fly exponents, lovers of indigenous flora & fauna, bird watchers (especially those interested in observing Condors) & horse trek enthusiasts.

Known throughout the region as playing a major role in the history of Santa Cruz Province, Guer – Aike has a residence that was transported out from England in 1906 & assembled board by board on the property. Situated on Route 40, close to Route 3 & a mere 30 kms from Rio Gallegos airport here, guests enjoy wide open spaces, home cooked meals & specialities of the house, high teas served with famous ´Gladys scones´& a level of comfort that makes this a true home away from home.

Truchaike is a true fishing lodge, close to Rio Gallegos on Route 40 & on the northern banks of the Gallegos River. Here, during a short season, the lure of catching trophy sized salmon & trout is indeed, the ´call of the wild´ to fishing enthusiasts from the world over.

Open 01 October until 30 April, accommodation is limited to 5 Double rooms, each with private bathroom facilities & therefore securing reservations many months in advance is essential.

Located at the tip & southern most point of the South American Continent, this property of some one hundred years tradition in sheep breeding & farming combines rural activities with eco-tourism. It provides an ideal base for exploration & day-tripping – the Cabo Virgines lighthouse & penguin colony both being close by.

Located 24 kms east of Route 3 towards the Atlantic Ocean, Hill Station was founded on 01 August, 1855, by William Halliday & today, remains managed by his great grandson, who together with family, keep the flame of tradition brightly burning. It is a sheep station that also breeds crillo horse & guests are able to take long rides to observe flora & fauna. There is a private museum that features the families’ historical belongings & remnants of pioneering days gone by.

In all, twelve valleys & 87 caves immersed in the wild landscape of central Patagonia, where ancient rock paintings have been carbon dated back some 13000 years. This is a region where marine fossils as well as geological objects such as quartz, amethyst, silicates & obsidian are found.

Open October to May, Estancia La Maria provides 3 Double rooms with private bathroom facilities & an additional 3 Double rooms that have shared bathroom facilities.

Situated on the shores of the wild South Atlantic Ocean, this Estancia is a sheep station located within a Nature Reserve. A large variety of indigenous flora & fauna can be seen here including guanacos, armadillos, lesser rheas & exotic sea birds. On the coast there is a colony of some 3000 sea lions, as well as a protected cormorant breeding ground.

Access to Estancia La Madrugada is by way of Route 66, which runs northeast off Route 281 from Puerto Deseado.

Close to Route 40, this Estancia offers comfortable lodging in the Hosteria Cueva de las Manos, located in the folds of a canyon where magnificent cave art more than 9000 years old is to be found.

Activities include hiking, horse treks & caving.

Open November through until Easter, there are 2 Double, 1 triple & 1 Quad-triple room each with private bathroom facilities.

135 kms from Tres Lagos, west off Route 40 on the El Chanten – Lago del Desierto road in the neighbourhood of Los Glaciares National Park, Estancia El Pilar is a recreation of old country homesteads characteristic to the Patagonia region in the early 1900´s. Its owners personally take care of guests & pride themselves on the levels of hospitality & service that is provided. Hoem cooked fresh produce meals are complemented by a fine wine cellar selection & accommodation is in 2 Double & 2 Quad-triple rooms , each with private bathroom facilities.