Estancia La Quinta - El Chalten

3-star mountain retreat within Los Glaciares National Park, at the foot of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy

Location & Grounds

Estancia La Quinta sits inside Los Glaciares National Park, 1 mile from El Chaltén, with direct views of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy. The property is a 100-year-old cattle farm that still operates as a working ranch, with horses and cows roaming the grounds. Guests can access hiking trails to the Mirador de Las Águilas and Mirador de Los Cóndores directly from the hotel.

Dining & Food Service

The in-house restaurant serves dinner with a menu that includes empanada de Cordero, ribeye steak, smoked guanaco, and trout with orange sauce. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring homemade yogurt and calafate jam. Packed lunches are available for day hikes, and the restaurant can accommodate special diet menus upon request.

Rooms & Common Areas

The hotel offers individually furnished rooms with premium bedding, including Standard Double Rooms and Senior Double Rooms. A large sunroom on the second floor provides a lounge area with mountain views, and the property has a library and a games room. The main house, dating back to 1905, houses the dining room and a TV lounge with a fireplace.

Activities & On-Site Amenities

On-site activities include hiking, cycling, horse riding, and walking tours that explore the surrounding Los Glaciares National Park. The hotel offers bike tours, a children's playground, and a games room, plus a hot tub and Jacuzzi for relaxation. Guests can also book a tour or class about local culture, including a historical tour of the 120-year-old family farm.

Services & Accessibility

Estancia La Quinta provides a free shuttle service to the El Chaltén bus terminal and free private parking on-site. The property is wheelchair accessible, with lower bathroom sinks, raised toilets, and grab rails in accessible rooms. Additional services include a concierge, currency exchange, luggage storage, and a tour desk that can arrange trekking and fishing trips.

• Location: Inside Los Glaciares National Park, at the foot of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy
• History: 100-year-old cattle farm operating as a working ranch
• Dining: In-house restaurant with local dishes like smoked guanaco and trout with orange sauce
• Activities: Hiking, horse riding, bike tours, and historical farm tours
• Services: Free shuttle to El Chaltén bus terminal and free private parking
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible rooms with grab rails and raised toilets