Estancia Cristina

Halfway through your four-hour walk down from the Upsala Glacier, you pause, committing this moment to memory. Less than a century ago the terrain you are trekking upon was covered with ice, and now - after a trip up the glacier in a four by four vehicle – you are witnessing its present-day beauty.

When your partner suggested a trip to Estancia Cristina, you weren’t sure if a vacation that included outdoor adventures was the kind of getaway you were in the mood for. But after a few days at this picturesque place, surrounded by mountains, a lake, and a glacier, you’ve decided there is nowhere in the world you would rather be.

Patagonian hospitality is at its best at Estancia Cristina. 12 rooms are distributed among three lodges, and each one is decorated with rustically warm furnishings.

The food here highlights the area’s unique regional cuisine, where painstakingly picked ingredients are meticulously prepared and presented. A selection of fine wines from all over Argentina is made available to guests, and gourmet box lunches are prepared for the days you will be spending “out and about.”

If a trip to Southern Argentina is in the cards, a stay at Estancia Cristina is a must.