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Estancia Nibepo Aike

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Authentic working ranch beside Lake Roca within Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park. Soak up the views and take part in the everyday life of the farm with its timeless rural setting.

This sweet, charming hideaway is set on a working ranch, the only one within Los Glaciares National Park to accept guests. An hour’s drive from El Calafate, the main building of Estancia Nibepo Aike is clad in corrugated iron in typical local style, fringed with colourful blooms. Inside, an open fire and country-cottage florals lend the cosy lounge a homely ambience.

Meals are served either in the welcoming dining room or in the quincho, a traditional outdoor barbecue area. The small selection of simple but cosy, well-appointed rooms are furnished with local textiles.

With a spectacular location beside Lake Roca, the estancia is superbly situated for trekking and shorter scenic walks. Other activities include participating in farming activities, watching the gauchos herd cattle and shear sheep, or heading into the idyllic surroundings on horseback.

Bartolome, Galápagos

What our clients say

  • We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, lovely environment, delightful staff, good location. Food was so/so apart from an excellent bbq evening.

    SL, St Albans Nov 2018
  • Stunning location miles from anywhere. Quaint place with lovely old-fashioned bedrooms but with beautiful bathroom facilities. Roaring fire in the comfortable sitting area. Very chaotic initial instructions from the staff…

    HT Cambridge Dec 2025
  • Meals varied in quality. A wonderful 'off the beaten track' location which was very quiet during our visit.

    AL, Evesham Apr 2019
  • Also quite amazing - lovely people and great surroundings, huge fun riding with the gauchos. Highly recommended.

    RH, Carshalton May 2016
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Our Expert's Opinion

Alex
Alex Walker - Travel Expert

A globetrotter since her childhood, Alex spent a year studying abroad in Guadalajara and has returned to Latin America countless times since then.

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