Estancia Nibepo Aike

Location
Set within Los Glaciares National Park, this historic ranch perches beside the southern arm of Lake Argentino, roughly 90 minutes from El Calafate. Surrounded by rugged mountains and peace, you’ll feel spectacularly remote while still having easy access to iconic glaciers and wild valleys.

Rooms
Just ten cosy rooms - eight standard and two superior - spread across the century‑old farmhouse. Expect warm wooden floors, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces and countryside charm. Guests love the simplicity, comfort and those intimate evenings by the open fire.

Amenities
There’s a communal lounge with a log fire, a charming dining room and a quincho (an outdoor-barbecue shelter) where you can enjoy a traditional Patagonian asado of lamb. A small boutique, games room and reading corner add homely touches.

Activities
Nibepo Aike is a working ranch. You can ride with gauchos, help brand cattle, sheer sheep, mend fences, trek to hidden glaciers, hike scenic trails, cycle, or take boat trips across Lake Roca and Lake Argentino. Guests love how each day unfolds with genuine chores and local experiences, all framed by crisp mountain air.

Sustainability
Living in harmony with nature has defined Nibepo Aike for generations. As the only estancia operating with livestock inside the national park, they preserve traditional ranching practices across 12,000 ha, breeding Hereford cattle and maintaining biodiverse pastures. By involving guests in genuine ranching activities, like cattle herding, sheep shearing, milking, and fence restoration, the estancia fosters awareness of sustainable land practices and the importance of conserving this fragile Patagonian ecosystem. Meals use home-grown produce from their own garden, minimizing food miles.