I’m within the fortunate place to go to Argentina yearly for a convention after which I usually add 5-6 days of leisure time. My conventional bleisure journeys. This yr I went to Patagonia, extra exact the Glacier Nationwide Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Web site. I stayed in each El Calafate and El Chaltén three days to get an excellent impression of the park. In El Calafate, my dwelling was La Cantera Boutique Lodge. Let me share with you my constructive expertise however verify first the quick video impression.
The lodge
La Cantera Boutique Lodge is situated a couple of minutes’ stroll from the central avenue on a hill. It has superior views over Lago Argentina particularly from the higher rooms. The lodge has two components: a decrease constructing and an higher constructing. Within the higher constructing are additionally the reception and restaurant situated. La Cantera Boutique Lodge is adorned with native Patagonian gadgets and supplies. I like this in a boutique lodge to really feel extra one with the world. After I arrived, I used to be checked in shortly by the pleasant employees. They confirmed me my room and organized for me for the following day a glacier trekking (extra on that later). Excursions could be organized by the employees and that is conveniently added to the invoice. I had an important keep at this regionally impressed boutique lodge.
The rooms at La Cantera
The rooms all have names of lakes and mine was known as Lago Argentina; the lake I might see from my room. The toilet is supplied with a bubble bathtub by which you additionally have to bathe. Facilities are of excellent high quality and replenished each day. The room had a big corridor with a working desk, an ideal spot to put in writing this text. The mattress is massive and cozy. Possibly the pillows are a bit arduous for some individuals, I assumed so too at first, however they slept nice. A sitting space is simply in entrance of the home windows which was an ideal spot to take a seat for an hour having fun with the view. I felt at dwelling and had three nights of nice relaxation and did unwind fully.
Services at La Cantera
The lodge has a number of services which I used. The entrance employees organized for me a tour from the big collection of excursions obtainable. I did a glacier trekking and the opposite day a gastronomical cruise with MarPatag. I didn’t take any therapeutic massage nonetheless however they’ve a SPA menu within the room to select from. Wi-Fi is free and for Patagonia requirements quick sufficient to even watch a film. La Cantera Boutique Lodge gives additionally a free shuttle to the principle avenue and might prepare some other switch if you happen to don’t have a automotive. The employees knowledgeable me nicely in regards to the space and the shuttle was simply good as I did strive the number of beers the native microbrewery La Zorra gives.
Eating & Consuming at La Cantera
The restaurant and bar are situated simply subsequent to the foyer. That they had some good craft beers on the menu, though they have been from Buenos Aires, I did need to strive them. Until midnight they serve any drink you want. The restaurant gives a collection of native and Argentinian dishes. I really like meat so I had a rib eye steak medium uncommon. The dishes have an excellent style and are very inexpensive. On the town, there are many different eating places however these experiences I’ll share later. Breakfast begins at 6AM until 10AM, which is lengthy sufficient as most excursions depart early morning. I at all times like two fried eggs sunny aspect up and so they have been fried on order. Good! The selection consists of chilly cuts, breads, pastries and desserts, cereals and naturally contemporary orange juice. I completed my breakfast with a glass of bubbles on the veranda overlooking Lago Argentina.
Conclusion
Should you go to the Glacier Nationwide Park in Patagonia, a UNESCO World Heritage Web site, you want not less than two days and thus three nights. I like to recommend staying at La Cantera Boutique Lodge as they’ve an important view and an excellent location. The meals and drinks are affordable priced and scrumptious. If you would like a therapeutic massage or tour the pleasant employees will prepare that for you. I had an important keep at La Cantera Boutique Lodge and hope to return someday. I’m positive you’ll take pleasure in your keep too.
If you want to know what you are able to do in and round El Calafate then see one among these choices: do a luxurious gastronomy cruise and see my different concepts for day journeys in Patagonia. I’ll add extra vacation spot data over time.
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Gallery of La Cantera
** All opinions are primarily based on a real keep, flight or expertise. I’m not affiliated with the lodge, airline or tour operator however I is likely to be (partially) sponsored – or paid. **
