Explora El Calafate

What Makes It Special

Designed by architect José Cruz Ovalle to function as a viewing instrument, this 20-room all-inclusive expedition lodge frames the raw scale of Patagonia through its materials, lines and views. Every element, from the gaucho-inspired dining to the guided explorations across steppe and glacier, is oriented around deep immersion in one of the world’s most dramatic landscapes.

Details

Roughly 19 miles from El Calafate, the lodge occupies a private Patagonian estancia on the edge of Lake Argentino, with long, uninterrupted views across the steppe toward the Perito Moreno Glacier. Natural materials ground the architecture in its surroundings, creating interiors that feel spare and deliberate.

The all-inclusive rate covers all meals, beverages including wine and spirits, national park entrance fees, round-trip airport transfers, and access to more than 30 guided daily explorations led by certified bilingual guides. Hiking and horseback riding form the core of the expedition program.

On-site, the restaurant serves gaucho-inspired Patagonian cuisine, and the Explorer’s Bar keeps a well-stocked cellar. The spa offers saunas, massage rooms and multiple alfresco Jacuzzis, a welcome counterpoint to a full day on the steppe.

The lodge’s remote setting is part of its character. Guests arrive to disconnect from city life entirely, trading it for wind, open sky and the slow advance of ancient ice.