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Estancia Cerro Guido, Chile | Plan South America
Chile | Patagonia | Property
Set among rolling pampas, with uninterrupted views of the Torres del Paine massif, Estancia Cerro Guido is a working cattle farm covering a vast 101,000 hectares. Committed to its heritage, the hotel is aimed at those curious to discover the traditions, culture and history of Patagonia.
What we love about Estancia Cerro Guido
- Just 40 minutes from the entrance to Torres del Paine National Park
- There are 12 rooms in restored farmhouses that maintain their original rustic homeliness
- The chef creates daily menus using local produce alongside vegetables from the estancia’s greenhouse and orchard
- Expert guides organise tailormade excursions to explore the surrounding territories, such as Torres del Paine, the Sierra Baguales and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field
- There’s a range of activities including hikes, biking, horse riding, fly fishing, ranch experiences and overland tours
- They have a dedicated conservation team committed to the protection of wildlife, alongside the livestock
- Cerro Guido is one of the most important dinosaur fossil reserves in Chile and South America
- There are three cosy living rooms with fireplaces to relax with a glass of Chilean wine after a day of exploration
- It’s the largest estancia in the region
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What to do at Estancia Cerro Guido?
Far from crowds, Estancia Cerro Guido offers guests a window into the daily life of the Patagonian countryside.
Spend the day with the gauchos on the ranch. Learn about the traditional shearing ritual, take care of the horses and get to know the heritage of the Estancia. Accompany the conservation team with their daily activities, such as reviewing camera traps for pumas. Stroll around the Estancia’s greenhouses to discover how vegetables are ingeniously grown in this challenging climate. Or take a guided bike ride through the property to discover its rich biodiversity.
Beyond the borders of the ranch, take guided hikes through the diverse landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park. Follow trails through lengua forests, alongside glacial lakes and past hanging glaciers. Summit Cerro Guido, the highest peak of the Sierra Contreras, to discover Chenque, the highest indigenous cemetery to be found in Southern Patagonia. Ride on horseback through the immensity of the Patagonian steppe to reach Los Flamencos Lagoon. Or drive through the diverse landscapes in a 4×4.
After your expeditions, curl up by the fire playing games, reading your book and sharing stories from your day. Each evening, a four-course dinner is served in the restaurant that boasts views of the majestic Paine Massif.
Map & location
Estancia Cerro Guido borders the eastern side of Torres del Paine in southern part of Chilean Patagonia.
The nearest airport, Puerto Natales, is 1 hour 20 minutes away by car. Guests can reach Puerto Natales directly from Santiago (3 hours 20 mins). Alternatively, Puntas Arenas airport is a 4 hour drive from the Estancia. Cerro Guido offers transfers to and from both airports.
For those coming from Argentina, El Calafate is 4 hours from the Estancia by car. The journey takes you across the Argentine border near Cerro Castillo.
When to Travel
In Patagonia, the weather is very changeable. It’s not uncommon to experience all four seasons in a single day, or in just a few hours. We recommend visiting throughout the open season, from September (the beginning of Spring in Patagonia) through to April, when the lengua trees turn ablaze with the arrival of autumn.
