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| Estancia Monte Dinero |
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| This model Santa Cruz sheep ranch,
established in 1880 at the tip of the South American continent facing the South Atlantic
and the Strait of Magellan, offers 26,000 hectares of Patagonia and modern services to
tourists. It receives visitors, provides lodging and
serves typical Patagonian ranch meals. They see how sheep are shorn and how wool is
classified. There are also visits to the Cape Vírgenes penguin rookery and lighthouse.
Guests stay in
the century-old main house, which has been restored to offer modern amenities while
maintaining its early 20th century architecture. |
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| Owner: Familia Fenton |
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September-April |
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Activities and
Excursions |
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| Excursion
to Cape Vírgenes: A tour of the penguin rookery, 15 km from the main house, is
followed by a 15-minute hike to the lighthouse. The 47.2-hectare rookery, one of the
biggest in Latin America, is the nesting ground of 180,000 Magellanic penguins which
arrive at the end of September to brood, and leave with their chicks at the end of April. Horseback ride to Dinero
Hill: From the top of the hill we have a panoramic view of the Strait of Magellan and
Tierra del Fuego.
Shearing and
wool classification demonstrations:
With technical explanations of practices and processes.
Herding
demonstrations:
With sheep dogs bred and trained on the ranch.
Beside the lighthouse at Cape Vírgenes is the ranch’s Al fin y al Cabo tea house,
where you can enjoy a choice view out over the Strait of Magellan while savoring delicious
homebaked cakes and pastries. |
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| Accommodations: |
-4 double rooms with
private bathroom.
-2 double rooms with share bathroom. |
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| Aprox.
Distances: |
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Rio Gallegos 134 Km
El Calafate 413 Km |
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Pta. Arenas (CHI) 271 Km
El Calafate 425 Km |
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Rio Gallegos 119 Km
Pta. Arenas 271 (CHI) Km |
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Monte Aymond 80 Km
Cancha Carrera 427 Km |
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www.estanciasdesantacruz.com |
| Pictures: Estancias de Santa Cruz, Patagonia |
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www.estanciasturisticas.com |
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