Estancia Cristina, Patagonia | Wayfairer Travel

Adventure across icy, lakeside landscapes and cherish a closeness with nature at Estancia Cristina, a luxury estancia like no other.

Cost Per Night: £ £ £ £

Estancia Cristina stands as a distinctive wilderness retreat, embodying genuine Patagonian hospitality while providing privileged entry to the breath-taking natural spectacle of the Upsala Glacier.

Along with offering a gateway to some of the most popular places to visit in Argentina, this Patagonia hotel is an exemplar of culture and design. The estancia consists of 5 gorgeous ‘casas’ which surround the main lodge. Each of them feature four stunning private suites with bow windows and the chance to connect with the inherent power of nature through a jaw-dropping window vista.

The 9,000-ft peak of Cerro Norte makes the perfect centre-piece to this stunning Patagonia hotel. You wake up each morning to the sight of glaciers and snow-capped mountains, a memory to behold for a lifetime. The 22,000-hectare estate of Estancia Cristina was founded in 1914 by English settlers, making your stay a laidback journey through time, as the owners have preserved its old-timely ambience. This extends to the classic architecture of the estancia and its surrounding bungalows, as well as its traditional and warm hospitality.

Key Property Features

Estancia Cristina offer many low-impact activities; including trekking, horse riding and kayaking

The estancia’s five bungalows each house four spacious rooms which adopt the classic style of a Patagonian estancia.

Behind the lodge is the Parque Nacional Los Glaciaras for you to explore.

Estancia Cristina has on on-site vegetable kitchen garden and embody the farm-to-fork principle.

For each incredible excursion on offer at Estancia Cristina, a delicious lunch is prepared and packed for the guests which is provided in reusable bags.

Estancia Cristina's Positive Impact

As well as offering incredible hospitality, the main focus at Estancia Cristina is the activities which are low impact and carbon footprint friendly. These range from trekking, horse riding and kayaking, allowing guests access to nearby waterfalls, canyons, ice fields and lagoons exclusively through their stay at the lodge. Estancia Cristina is privileged to be surrounded by incredible bodies of water like Lake Argentio, Lago Guillermo and Laguana de la Pesca which add to the drama of the landscape and play host to some jaw-dropping treks. Estancia Cristina invited its guests to totally absorb themselves in nature and the splendour of the Patagonian landscape, an immersive retreat and a chance to disconnect from the frantic pace of modern day living.