Estancia Nibepo Aike is a 12,000-hectare cattle ranch 60 km from El Calafate, located within Los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia, Argentina. This historic guesthouse sits on the shores of Lago Argentino with Andes Mountain views and vistas of Perito Moreno Glacier, extending all the way to the Chilean border. The estancia offers horseback riding, hiking trails, and authentic gaucho experiences, plus easy access to Perito Moreno Glacier tours in Argentina’s premier glacier tourism destination.
Operated by the same Croatian pioneer family for four generations since 1920, Nibepo Aike has transitioned from sheep farming to breeding prestigious Hereford cattle. Visitors can participate in ranch activities, enjoy traditional Patagonian lamb barbecues, and explore this UNESCO World Heritage site while experiencing genuine working ranch life that maintains century-old traditions alongside comfortable hospitality.
Nibepo Aike invites you to truly immerse yourself in Patagonian ranch life with multi-night stays. Choose between two distinct experiences that let you wake up to gaucho traditions and fall asleep under southern stars:
Classic Program – Join other guests in watching daily ranch activities such as morning milking and sheep shearing demonstrations, ride Criollo horses across Patagonian steppes, hike to panoramic viewpoints, or cycle along the Cachorro River valley. Evenings gather around the fireplace in the authentic pioneer-style lodge, where wooden floors and warm hospitality create a true estancia atmosphere. Full board includes hearty meals and scheduled transfers from El Calafate.
Plus Program – For an exclusive experience, this 2-4 night program provides a private bilingual guide, personalized activities, and premium touches. Design your own days in joining gauchos for cattle work, enjoying gourmet picnics in secret local spots, or explore at your own pace. Includes superior accommodations, wine with meals, traditional alpargatas, laundry service, and special welcome amenities.
Both programs immerse you in working ranch life where gauchos still drive cattle across endless horizons, maintaining traditions that have defined Patagonia for generations.
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Staying at an estancia was the highlight of our trip to Argentina. The horseback rides through the hills were breathtaking, and the gauchos made us feel like part of their family. Truly unforgettable
Texas, USA
Staying at an estancia was the highlight of our trip to Argentina. The horseback rides through the hills were breathtaking, and the gauchos made us feel like part of their family. Truly unforgettable
Texas, USA
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Activities at the ranches include daily horseback riding with gauchos across pampas and mountains, authentic Argentine asado barbecues, cattle work experiences, and gaucho skills training. Estancias also offer polo lessons, birdwatching, fly fishing, trail hiking, sheep shearing demonstrations, mate ceremonies, folk music evenings, and stargazing by traditional fogón fires.
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