Monte Dinero Cabo Vírgenes - Santa Cruz Ruta Prov. 1 Km. 100 Cabo Virgenes Telephone: (02966) 42-8922 E-mail - Website Description: Located in the last confines of the American continent, estancia Monte Dinero opens its gates to offer an excellent proposal to enjoy agricultural tourism.
Sheep husbandry is the main production at this venue, which occupies 26 thousand hectares. For over a century, five generations of the Fenton Family has run the estancia, which offers visitors the possibility of witnessing rural tasks such as sheep shearing, branding, wool classification, driving herds and artificial insemination. All this has caused the venue to be considered as a model by local government entities.
Guests stay at “La Casa Grande”, a warm and cozy construction dating back from one century ago which combines period furniture and elements of modern comfort, as well as a perceptive customized assistance.
In the surroundings of the shell, guests may visit the penguin colony and Cabo Vírgenes Lighthouse, go for a walk to the place known as “Monte Dinero” (Money hill) –its name derives from the gold that could be found on its shores– or enjoy pleasant moments at the coffee-shop called "Al fin y al cabo".
There are few places in the world that may become a refuge for the soul; Monte Dinero is one of them. Capacity:
6 rooms Activities & Facilities: Languages Spoken:
Cabo San Pablo (Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego) Ruta Comp. 21 (ex A)Km 39 - 132 km a Rio Gde. Cell Phone: (02964) 15610630
Description: A little more than 120km from Río Grande, the peace of the Southern air surrounds those who arrive in the the historical shell of this estancia. Founded in the early XX century by the pioneer called José Montés, it maintains its cattle-raising and agricultural production activities. One can get away into the summer fields of El Boquerón and behold Lake Fagnano, ideal for sport fishing. Or else, get to the forests near the Tierra del Fuego National Park and watch the birds, the guanacos and foxes that dwell the area. Capacity:
2 rooms. A guest house for 6 visitors Activities & Facilities: Languages Spoken:
El Galpón del Glaciar (El Calafate, Santa Cruz) Ruta 11 - a 20 km de El Calafate Telephone: (02902) 49-1793 Fax: (02902) 49-2290 E-mail Description: Bordering the Los Glaciares National Park, El Galpón is an invitation to relax while beholding the deep blue waters of Lake Argentino and to see its wild surroundings with excellent adventure programs. Being aware of its history, the estancia offers visitors arreo exhibitions with dogs and sheep shearing. After an entire day spent hiking and riding along various circuits, the evenings are crowned with lamb grilled on a stick and folklore shows. Capacity:
16 rooms Activities & Facilities: Languages Spoken:
Helsingfors (Lago Viedma, Santa Cruz) Parque Nacional Los Glaciares - márgen SO Lago Viedma Tel/Fax: (02966) 42-0719 / (011) 4315-1222 E-mail Description: In 1910, Alfred Ramström surmounted countless difficulties in order to stay at the foot of the Andes mountain range, on the Southwestern shores of Lake Viedma. His place in the world was christened after the name of the capital of his country, Finland. The sequoias planted by Ramström grow next to a magnificent cedar and beech tree groves that protect the shell and frame its impressive panoramic view. The Helsingfors' spirit is reflected on its refined gourmet cuisine, the customized assistance and an activities porgram specially outlined in order to enjoy the glacier scenery. Capacity:
8 rooms Activities & Facilities: Languages Spoken:
Hostería Alta Vista (El Calafate, Santa Cruz) Ruta Complementaria 15 - Km. 33 Telephone: (02902) 49-1247 (011)4343-6979 E-mail Description: Inside the 74,000 hectares of “La Anita”, the largest estancia in the region, Alta Vista summarizes the fascination of the Patagonian landscape. Steppe, plateau and forests give shape to the setting of this exclusive inn that offers guests style and cozyness in all its rooms, high Patagonian cuisine and multiple activities. Capacity:
7 rooms Activities & Facilities: Languages Spoken:
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