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Estancia Nibepo Aike
near El Calafate
in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares

Parque N. Los Glaciares
El Chalten & Fitz Roy
El Calafate & Lago Argentino

The Estancias of Argentina

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ABOUT NIBEPO AIKE - in their own words:

Nibepo Aike is an estancia that retains the essence of the original Patagonian estancias. It is located within “Los Glaciares” National Park on the banks of the Southern Arm of Lago Argentino. Covering an area of more than 12,000 hectares, it stretches as far as the border with Chile, where a frontier marker may be reached on foot or horseback. The estancia was formerly devoted to sheep production, maintaining a small herd nowadays, but its chief output is breeding Hereford cattle, for which it has developed a prestigious herd.

The main buildings of the estancia are a relic of the typically Patagonian pioneer vernacular architecture, all being very uniform in style. Guests at the Hostelry, which functions in the former main house, experience the authentic life of Patagonian estancias. The imposing view of the Andes mountain range is ever-present, while the estancia’s everyday life carries on and it is common to see the men riding past herding the cattle and/or sheep and disappearing over the horizon. Behind the house is the vegetable garden which provides most of the fresh produce consumed on the estancia.

Its position relative to El Calafate, Puerto Bandera and the Perito Moreno glacier, turn Nibepo Aike into a refuge for travellers visiting the area.

LOCATION
At the end of the Provincial Highway Nº 15 (mostly a rough unmade road, not readily passable in winter) within the “Los Glaciares” National Park.

Distance to El Calafate                           56km                        Approximate travel time 1hr 15mins

Distance to Perito Moreno glacier            69km                       Approximate travel time 1hr 30mins

Distance to Puerto Bandera                    50km                        Approximate travel time 1hr
Distance to El Chaltén                           276km                        Approximate travel time 4hrs

SERVICES & FACILITIES

The estancia’s main building is a typical Patagonian construction refurbished and renovated as a Country Hostelry to offer guests maximum comfort and a friendly welcoming atmosphere still preserving the original characteristics
The hostelry has a total of 10 rooms (8 Standard, 2 Superior)
Games room and Reading room
Boutique
Maximum capacity for 22 guests with room occupancy of 2 triples + 8 doubles
Dining room and living room with log fire
Fixed phone (*) and mobile phone signal (Claro company)
Electricity 220W – micro hydroelectric generator
Quincho for Patagonian asados [typical charcoal grill roast, especially a whole lamb], with seating for 50 people (including non-residents)
Fishing in Lago Roca (fishing permit (*) required from the National Parks authority)
Horse-riding: 10 riders as a maximum per ride

(*) Services with additional cost

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

Farming activities, cattle branding, dressage or milking, sheep shearing and herding and demonstrations of typical riding skills on criollo horses.
Horseback riding & hiking: different paths allow exploring the grounds of the estancia and discovering its flora and fauna. The Rio Cachorro valley, the shore of Lake Argentino, the border landmark, the outposts, the hills of the Cerro Cristal are part of the routes that can be done on foot, on horseback or by bicycle. From certain panoramic points, you can see the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Hidden Glaciers, the southernmost of the National Park.
Work in the orchard.
Auto guided paths.
Sailing to the glacier