Those looking for a quiet spot with an intimate atmosphere, good activities on offer and personal service.
35km from El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina.
The six twin bedded rooms and one queen bed suite at Alta Vista are decorated in an elegant rustic French style, with each having its own palette of subdued colours. They feature bathtubs, attractive iron beds and large windows looking out over the tree-covered hills that surround the inn.
Meals at Hosteria Alta Vista are served in the light, airy dining room with its cheerful checkered tablecloths. Alternatively, organise a lamb barbeque and folk music show in the adjacent quincho, or thatched shelter, for an authentic Patagonian dining experience. There’s a comfy lounge bar with puma-leather armchairs and a TV and video set plus board games for relaxing in the evenings after a day in the fresh air.
Guided horse rides and treks in the massive estate that surround Alta Vista are organized by the lodge’s friendly English-speaking staff and cater both to beginners and experienced riders. If you prefer two feet to four, guided treks of varying degrees of toughness are on offer, as well as mountain climbing, bird watching, mountain climbing and fishing.
Organise a visit the nearby working sheep farm of Estancia Anita to see a slice of modern Patagonian rural life.