Explora El Calafate

Set on the Chorrillo Malo estancia around 30 kilometres from El Calafate, Explora El Calafate offers unrivalled access to Argentinian Patagonia’s awe-inspiring scenery. Here the lodge stands facing Argentina’s Andes and the wind-swept, Patagonian steppe. The Perito Moreno Glacier glistens in the distance – one of the world’s few advancing glaciers.

On tailor-made excursions, you’ll venture deep into the untamed wilderness that unfolds around you. Follow your seasoned guide along hidden trails on foot, horseback or by vehicle to explore glacial valleys, jewel-toned lakes and mountain landscapes few ever see. 

Your exploration of Patagonia continues into the evening, as you return to the lodge for a dinner inspired by the land. Dishes centre on regional ingredients – freshly caught trout, Patagonian lamb and native herbs – cooked traditionally on a fireside parrilla. End the night with stories over local wine. Or sink into an outdoor hot tub beneath thousands of stars glittering in the sky. 

The lodge itself feels like a part of the landscape. The architecture follows the flow of the steppe through natural materials and smooth, organic lines. Inside, wood textures and earthy tones create a sense of continuity. This palette calms the mind and draws your focus to the view beyond. Every guestroom – there are just 20 altogether – frames the sweeping wilderness outside. Take in its stillness as you gaze out to endless pampas and the peaks that rise on the horizon.