Gaiman, Chubut - ArgentinaPosada Los MimbresLocated in a privileged nook on the banks of the Chubut River, only 6km from Gaiman and 30 minutes by car from the City of Trelew, Posada Los Mimbres opens the doors of its picturesque farm for tourists from all round the world to visit these real Patagonian rural facilities.
Divided into the "new house" and the "old house", according to the needs and likes of its guests, it preserves the materials brought from the USA and England.
The “old house” has an important dining-room with a bonfire spot and a reading-room that enables visitors to become familiar with the Welsh past and customs. Furthermore, it has a remarkable set of furniture from the times of the colony.
The “new house", on the other hand, was specially built in order to take advantage of sunlight. It is sheltered from the Patagonian winds and it generates an environment teeming with tranquility.
Its restaurant offers traditional Patagonian dishes, handmade by the local cooks, who respect the recipes from yesteryear. They mingle the simplicity of local products and the delicious national and European art of cooking. The scenery merges into a space to enjoy Patagonia and all its magic.
All its constructions invite visitors to serenity, relax and the delight of music. A real reunion with the cozyness and the possibility of a nice rest.Capacity: 6 roomsActivities: Farm activities, Hiking, Bird watching, Parking, Photographic safari, Paleontological sites, Flora and fauna watching
Languages: Spanish, English, German, PortugueseSee details
Estancia San JoséEstancia San JoséEstancia San José is an ideal spot to visit with your family minutes away from Puerto Madryn. Once there, you will taste the famous Patagonian lamb and enjoy a day in the countryside, with the possibility of riding a horse or visiting an educational farm where children can see their favorite animals. Estancia San José is one of those places in the world which has a slower pace. This possible as a result of the excellent assituntance and willingness of the hosts, which guarantee every guest will feel at ease.Activities: Horseback riding, Farm activities, Hiking, Bird watching, Parking, Flora and fauna watchingLanguages: Spanish
Península Valdés, Chubut - ArgentinaEstancia San LorenzoLocated in the Valdés Peninsula, in Punta Norte, 60 kilometers from Puerto Pirámides, San Lorenzo invites visitors to spend one day in the countryside surrounded by a unique natural environment. With a surface of 5,134 hectares and 4,600 meters of coastline on the San Matías Gulf, sheep cattle is raised at the estancia, which welcomes visitors who wish to see its important Magellan penguin colony.
Escorted by the park rangers, who offer information about the behavior and the characteristics of these sea birds, visitors tour the penguin colony towards the beach, while they watch the nests and the youngs, according to the season.
After a quiet stroll to watch the colony, guests may enjoy a typical Patagonian lunch, such as lamb grilled on the asador or some mate with tortas fritas and pastelitos. Also, they can take part in several country games.Activities: Farm activities, Hiking, Bird watching, Photographic safariLanguages: Spanish, English
Península Valdés, Chubut - ArgentinaHostería de campo El DeseadoPeace and quietness only meters from the El Doradillo beach, El Deseado is the ideal shelter to rest or to spend a day in the country. In its surroundings close to the shore, whale-watching, horseriding, mountain biking, ATV and 4WD riding, along with shore and boat fishing, are the favorite activities. Specialized guides from the estancia escort guests around the shell and the various local flora and fauna interpretation paths. And when they return, the inn entertains guests with typical Patagonian gastronomy.Capacity: 6 roomsActivities: Horseback riding, Hiking, Mountain bike, Bird watching
Languages: English, Italian, French
Península Valdés, Chubut - ArgentinaHotel de campo Faro Punta DelgadaA hotel facing the sea which has all the attractions of the Valdés Peninsula. The exclusive Faro Punta Delgada invites guests to enjoy nature from a comfortable cosy nook.
The building, which was the former venue for the Argentinian Post Office and the Argentinian Navy casino, offers warm relaxing rooms where the scenery percolates through the large windows.
Interpretation hikes to the elephant seal colony, horseback rides and excursions on 4x4 vehicles are part of the interesting program offered by this hotel.
To complete the proposal, Punta Delgada shows off a restaurant with neat traditional and home-made Patagonian dishes.Capacity: 27 roomsActivities: Horseback riding, Hiking, Bird watching, Photographic safari, Flora and fauna watching, 4x4 vehicle tours
Languages: Spanish, English
Península Valdés, Chubut - ArgentinaLa Elvira88km from Puerto Pirámides and 168km from Madryn, the estancia is located in a strategic panoramic point of the region, due to its matchless view of Caleta Valdés which surprises visitors with the frequent visits made by orcas, southern right whales and dolphins. Apart from its cattle activities, La Elvira rescues and shows local nature by means of its regional flora and fauna interpretative trails. Sunsets in the steppe crossed by guanacos, choiques and Patagonian hares are special in the estancia, especially if accompanied by the delicacies of its regional cuisine and pastries.Capacity: 8 roomsActivities: Horseback riding, Farm activities, Hiking, Bird watching, Photographic safari
Languages: Spanish, English
Península Valdés, Chubut - ArgentinaLa ErnestinaOnly 3km away, lies the Punta Norte tourist reserve, the most important fauna observation point in Península Valdés. Acquired through public auction around 1907, it has been named after Ernestina Podestá, don Santiago Copello's wife. Since those days, the estancia has been devoted to Australian merino sheep breeding. Nowadays, the 4th. generation of the family welcomes guests who come to spot orcas, penguins, sea lions and elephant seals. The rooms are within a walking distance from the beach and, after sunset, the dining-room and the sitting-room shelter guests by the fire. The lighthouse is the main point for the development of various activities and to behold the relaxing loneliness of the Patagonian steppe.Capacity: 4 roomsActivities: Farm activities, Hiking, Bird watching, Photographic safari
Languages: English