Estancia La Maipu – El Chalten, Argentina
Estancia La Maipu is an iconic Estancia in the Lake San Martin area of Argentine Patagonia.
The main house is where the private cozy rooms are located. There is one suite, two triple rooms and three double rooms, all have private bathroom and heating.
Three hours a day of electricity and only 20′ of satellite wi-fi per day per person will help you relax and unwind. Actually, after a couple of days you’ll stop missing it.
From El Calafate airport we can either pick you up (for an additional fee) or you can drive. If you are driving we’ll send you the directions with your booking confirmation.
After the 4-hour drive, you will be immersed in an environment that you have probably never experienced before. The first day you’ll arrive exhausted since you will have driven 90 km of dirt road, but Estancia La Maipu is definitely worth it.
Besides from the breathtaking views, La Maipú is famous for its history. The Lively brothers were the first owners of this Estancia, actually the first settlers of the area. Mr. Joseph Lively arrived to the Lake San Martin in 1902, thanks to Francisco “Perito” Moreno who conceded them the land right before the territorial dispute between Argentina and Chile.
Thanks to the Lively family Argentina owns part of the San Martin lake, which flows through Chile into the Pacific ocean.
The current owners of La Maipu kept Joseph’s cabin as a museum. When you visit the cabin it will take you back through time into to the old, and even wilder, Patagonia where just natives and a few adventurous foreigners lived. Come and discover the story of authentic Patagonic pioneers.
Estancia La Maipu Rooms:
Our star ratings are provided as quick way to compare options. They are not absolute indicators of quality, and individual experiences may vary.
Scan this QR code to visit this page with your mobile device:
Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the Zafiro Amazon River Cruise
On this 10-day journey you will visit Cusco, the Capital of the Inca Empire, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, culminating your trip deep in the Amazon rainforest on a luxury riverboat cruise. Explore the markets and ruins of Cusco and the Sacred Valley, journey by train to the "Lost City of Machu Picchu", journey deep into the Amazon rain forest aboard the Zafiro.
Blancaneaux Lodge & Turtle Inn Belize Tour Package
This weeklong package showcases both of our luxurious resorts in Belize. You’ll stay three nights in a stylish Riverfront Cabaña at a mountain hideaway at Blancaneaux Lodge, where you can swim beneath cascading waterfalls and explore the exotic flora and fauna of the tropical rainforest.
Costa Rica Sky to Sea Tour
Trekking from high mountains to lush rainforests. This trekking tour begins in Costa Rica’s southern mountains, part of The Talamanca Range and La Amistad National Park, a World Heritage Site.
Adventures in the Yucatan Peninsula
Step into a land where ancient pyramids rise from jungle floors, cenotes shimmer like hidden jewels, and colonial cities pulse with vibrant culture. This nine-day journey through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is a celebration of history, nature, and warm hospitality. From the moment you arrive in Cancun, the region’s tropical rhythm invites you to slow down, explore deeply, and embrace the richness of Maya heritage and contemporary charm.
