About this Property

Estancia Punta del Lago is a rare Patagonian legacy in Argentina. Nestled in the heart of Patagonia, this extraordinary 26,239-hectare 64,840-acre estancia, 265 Square Kilometres, stretches along 12 km of private Lake Viedma shoreline, offering breathtaking views of Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy. Located just 150 km from El Calafate Airport, in the region of Santa Cruz, the property is easily accessible via Ruta 40 and SP 41, near the famous and tourist town of El Chaltén, Argentinas trekking capital. The main estancia complex features a fully functional, furnished ranch with a six-bedroom, three-bathroom historic home, three spacious living areas, and a historic study filled with rare artifacts. A six-kilowatt solar system, a three-kilowatt hydroelectric plant, and a freshwater supply from a mountain spring provide sustainable, off-grid living. A short distance away, the owned historic area of the former Punta del Lago Hotel holds great regional significance and includes four houses, a guest lodge and restaurant, and a thirty-kilowatt diesel generator. Once a vital meeting point for Patagonian ranchers, this area preserves the estancias rich past.The property is fully fenced and currently owns 150 cattle, offering extensive agricultural and livestock infrastructure, including a historic barn and two remote outposts, one accessible by vehicle and the other reachable only by horseback. The land is rich in natural and cultural treasures, with prehistoric rock engravings, fossil discoveries including large ammonites, and a tree-lined pasture with fertile soil and a natural spring. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the most breathtaking properties in Patagonia, Argentina. Whether envisioned as a private retreat, luxury eco-tourism project, or working ranch, Estancia Punta del Lago offers unmatched potential in one of the worlds last untouched frontiers. Photos and video by Benjamin Starkel - Connect Patagonia. (id:63135)