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Estancia Cristina

Ranch & Estancia

Off the Grid in Untamed Patagonia at Estancia Cristina

Nestled into a staggering expanse of lightlytouched nature, this remote outpost is a truewalk on the wild side.

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Why it's unique

More than 100 years old, this ranch-style lodge will immerse you in the natural wonders and cowboy ways of this part of Argentinian Patagonia.

Estancia Cristina, which dates back to 1914, sits on the coast of Lake Argentino. It’s accessible only by boat, making it a peaceful escape from the outside world, and it embraces this isolation. The lodge has a traditional homestead spirit and warm feeling that only a 100- year-old estancia can convey — after galloping through the Río Caterina Valley by horse, sip Argentinian wine and enjoy homemade cooking over an open fire.

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The days

The Estancia Christina Experience

Cristina offers a range of hiking and horseback riding activities from the quiet and picturesque to the challenging and rewarding—all surrounded by magnificent icebergs, massive peaks, and glacier-blue waters.

Horseback RidingRide through pastoral ranchlands into pristine glacial landscapes.
TrekkingDiscover terrain sculpted by ancient glaciers.
Cultural Heritage

Why We Love Estancia Cristina

Unique ExpeditionsSail on Lago Argentino into the mists of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. A land found, yet untamed.
Natural WondersThe remote grandeur of this end-of-the-world Outpost delivers the ultimate getaway from the rest of civilization.
Exceptional DiningThe kitchen combines a passion for fire with their spirit of sharing moments full of flavor and discovery.
Outpost StyleSet in a glacial valley, the lodge has 20 rooms spread across five casas that maintain an intimate connection with the surrounding mountains, lakes, and valley.

The stay

Estancia Cristina at a glance.

Type
Ranch & Estancia
Ideal For
Families · Couples
Experience
Trekking
Geography
Alpine Glacier
Collection
Off the Grid
When To Go
October-April

Where it is

El Calafate, Argentina

Estancia Cristina

Parque Nacional Los Glaciares

This park is full of jagged peaks cut by dozens of massive glaciers spilling from the Southern Patagonia Ice Field into lazuline lakes.

Cultural Impact

The surrounding national park preserve rich traditions of the gaucho, Argentinian cowboy, working ranch lifestyle.

Flora & Fauna

Wildlife includes condors, red foxes, and pumas.

How to Get Here

From Buenos Aires, Argentina, you’ll take a small domestic flight to El Calafate, where you’ll navigate to Puerto Punta Bandera. From this port, a catamaran awaits with daily departures to the estancia.

Journeys

Journeys built around Estancia Cristina.

Argentina + Chile18 Days / 17 NightsThe Ultimate Adventure in Chile + Argentina
  1. Hub Porteño
  2. Estancia Cristina
  3. Los Ponchos
  4. Patagonia Camp

Experience the wild sides you came to see—Big 5 animals, iconic savannah scenery, and classic safari camps—at eco-conscious, award-winning outposts that celebrate these lands and heritage, offering an unforgettable family adventure.

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