Estancia Cristina
The estancia for those who don't want to scrimp on comfort. With excellent food, flawless service and high quality refurbished buildings to relax in, you can just sit back and …
Discover More
Hotel
Estancia El Condor
Hotel overview:
Remote, authentic, and charming. A place to experience true Patagonian hospitality. Condors soar from the surrounding mountains, and as you watch the wind swirling across the pampa, you'll feel like you've stepped back in time.
Please note that Estancia El Condor will be closed for the 2025/26 season, so we would recommend Estancia Cristina as a great alternative.
Location
Lago O'Higgins / San Martín
Accommodation Type
Estancia
Minimum Stay
2 nights
Number of Excursions
7
Why we like this hotel
- This is the most authentic estancia experience in Patagonia (and we've been to all of them!)
- Immerse yourself in the low-key, simple lifestyle of the gauchos.
- The location is just incredible and ideal to escape the crowds, you won’t meet any travellers.
- Stunning views - The mountains tower above the estancia, while the incredible turquoise San Martin Lake stretches out towards the horizon.
- Fantastic riding that experienced riders will love. Many estancias only cater to inexperienced riders.
- Good hiking options are also available.
- Authentic, home-cooked food sets you up for a day of exploring.
- With a strong focus on history and conservation, there are lots of opportunities to learn more about this fascinating region.
We think it's worth noting
- It's a 5-hour drive from El Calafate, about 160 km paved road and 120 km gravel road and no phone signal.
- We don't recommend driving there yourself so you will need a private transfer.
- The cost is relatively high for such a rustic experience with simple rooms and simple food.
- It's truly remote, with nothing around for miles, but the location is hard to beat...
Swoop says
Estancia El Condor is amazing, authentic, comfortable and offers great rides or hikes in a remote area close to San Martin Lake.
Luke Errington Founder, Swoop Patagonia
Swoop says
This is what I imagine when I think of a true Patagonian estancia: a remote building set in stunning scenery and offering some of the best horse riding I’ve done in my life
Clo Mazille Patagonia Specialist
El Condor Horseback Riding Trip
Estancia Condor has really nice 4-day rides available until the end of April, where you'll spend 3 nights at the Estancia and 1 night in an outpost. Prices for a two-person group start from USD 4,170 per person, including private transfers. The price will be lower if a larger group is formed.
Explore Los Glaciares
Estancia Nibepo Aike
Nibepo Aike has been family-run for generations. Even the name Nibepo comes from combining the nicknames of the original founder's daughters, and the rich history and culture …
Discover More
Estancias in Los Glaciares
Estancias are the perfect place to disconnect: remote ranches offering a gaucho lifestyle, where you can explore their trails by day then sink into their rustic charms by night.
Discover More
El Chaltén Hotels
Originally a climbers' mecca, El Chaltén is peppered with hotels that are still mainly run by staff dying to help you get out and about in the mountains. Spend your days amongst …
Discover MoreYour adventure story starts here…
Patagonia is a vast and varied region, with a wealth of things to see and do, a range of places to stay and a limited transport network.
Tap into 400,000 hours of lived experience. As guides, guardians and travellers, we know these incredible places intimately and care about them deeply. From a world of options, we'll help you discover your perfect adventure.
Swoop. Your adventure story.
The Patagonia experts
We are guides, guardians, and travellers with over 400,000 hours of lived experience in Patagonia.
Any adventure, so long as it’s yours
From a world of options, we’ll help you discover your perfect trip.
B Corp certified
We care deeply about protecting Patagonia, that’s why 1% of our revenue goes to conservation.
With you at every step
Our dedicated support throughout will make sure you have the experience of a lifetime.
Ready to plan your Patagonia adventure?
1
Listen
We'll spend some time listening to your aspirations, then discuss the kind of experience that might suit you.
2
Match
Next we'll discuss the options, shortlist the best trips for you and present you our impartial recommendations.
3
Reserve
We'll place a 24 hour hold on your preferred option - without obligation - whilst we talk through the details.
Whatever your budget, group size, length of stay, preferred activity or appetite for adventure, we can help.
1 888 970 4571