ABOUT NIBEPO AIKE - in their own
words:
Nibepo Aike is
an estancia that retains the essence of the original Patagonian estancias. It is located
within “Los Glaciares” National Park on the banks of the Southern Arm of Lago
Argentino. Covering an area of more than 12,000 hectares, it stretches as far as the
border with Chile, where a frontier marker may be reached on foot or horseback. The
estancia was formerly devoted to sheep production, maintaining a small herd nowadays, but
its chief output is breeding Hereford cattle, for which it has developed a prestigious
herd.
The main
buildings of the estancia are a relic of the typically Patagonian pioneer vernacular
architecture, all being very uniform in style. Guests at the Hostelry, which functions in
the former main house, experience the authentic life of Patagonian estancias. The imposing
view of the Andes mountain range is ever-present, while the estancia’s everyday life
carries on and it is common to see the men riding past herding the cattle and/or sheep and
disappearing over the horizon. Behind the house is the vegetable garden which provides
most of the fresh produce consumed on the estancia.
Its position
relative to El Calafate, Puerto Bandera and the Perito Moreno glacier, turn Nibepo Aike
into a refuge for travellers visiting the area.
Location:
At the end of the Provincial Highway Nº 15 (mostly a rough unmade road, not readily
passable in winter) within the “Los Glaciares” National Park.
Distance to El
Calafate
56km
Approximate travel time 1hr 15mins
Distance to Perito Moreno glacier
69km
Approximate travel time 1hr 30mins
Distance to Puerto
Bandera
50km
Approximate travel time 1hr
Distance to El
Chaltén
276km Approximate
travel time 4hrs
Services &
Facilities
The
estancia’s main building is a typical Patagonian construction refurbished and
renovated as a Country Hostelry to offer guests maximum comfort and a friendly welcoming
atmosphere still preserving the original characteristics
The hostelry
has a total of 11 rooms (9 Standard, 2 Superior)
Games room
and Reading room
Boutique
Maximum
capacity for 24 guests with room occupancy of 2 triples + 9 doubles
Dining room
and living room with log fire
Fixed phone
(*) and mobile phone signal (Claro company)
Electricity
220W – micro hydroelectric generator
Quincho for
Patagonian asados [typical charcoal grill roast, especially a whole lamb], with seating
for 65 people (including non-residents)
Fishing in Lago Roca (fishing permit (*) required from the
National Parks authority)
(*) Services with additional cost
