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Estancia Cristina

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Hotel overview:

The estancia for those who don't want to scrimp on comfort. With excellent food, flawless service and high quality refurbished buildings in which to relax, you can just sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery. Located in the heart of the Los Glaciares National Park and only accessible by boat, explore Patagonia both in style and as a true pioneer.

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Estancia Cristina

Room Options

3 room types available

Star Rating

4.7/5 from 3 reviews

Minimum Stay

1 night

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Reviews of Estancia Cristina

My favorite boat ride to a glacier - Upsala. Beautiful ship, 5 star cuisine and service at the Estancia also. Very interesting icebergs on the way, very cool history, wonderful, engaging guides. The 4x4 trip was worth it to see the glacier. Read the full review

Travelled: October 2024

Cindy Stevens - USA

This estancia was amazing, the food world-class. Read the full review

Travelled: October 2024

Robert Stevens - USA

Estancia Cristina is lovely with great staff. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2024

Alain Andre - USA

Riding out on the boat to the estancia was breathtaking! To see some of the broken off pieces of glacier that were still so huge and navigate around them was so amazing! Read the full review

Travelled: October 2023

Tracy Neumann - USA

Riding out on the boat to the estancia was breathtaking! To see some of the broken off pieces of glacier that were still so huge and navigate around them was so amazing! Read the full review

Travelled: October 2023

Tracy Neumann - USA

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Incredible! The service, food and location was spectacular. We went horse-back riding, hiked and went on a four wheeled drive up to the glacier. The guides and staff were terrific.

Travelled: December 2016

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Why we like this hotel

  • There are a number of scenic walks and horse rides to enjoy from the cosy lodge.
  • The mighty Upsala Glacier, one of the most important glaciers located within Los Glaciares National Park, is located nearby. 
  • This estancia is run with the same effort and perseverance as its founding family from 1914.
  • The museum on site is a great chance to learn about the history of the estancia.

We think it's worth noting

  • There is not the range of excursions you can expect at other high-end hotels and there is a take-it-or-leave-it approach.
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The boat that Cristina and her family built taking 10 years is now beached on the shore of the lake by the Estancia. We took a walk down to the shore at sunset to shoot some photos of the historical boat which is a big part of the history of the estancia. Seeing the boat weathered and falling apart with the ice-capped mountains reminded me why I love Patagonia so much!

Danny Middleton Patagonia Specialist

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Dates & Rates

Estancia Cristina is open from 15 October to 30 April.

Prices for double rooms are as follows:

  • 1 night: USD $1,400 per person
  • 2 nights: USD $2,000 per person
  • 3 nights: USD $2,800 per person

All prices include transfer to/from Punta Bandera; sailing to Upsala Glacier; activities (4x4, hiking, horse riding, fishing) and meals. 

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