Patagonia, Argentina
Patagonia is an adventure traveler's paradise. And depending on the age and interest of the kids, the adventure can be soft or extreme. Travel on or off the beaten path. Watch sea life on the Atlantic coast. Scuba dive, cold water mind you, in Puerto Madryn. Dig for fossils in Neuquen. Scale mountains in El Chaltén. Visit one or more national park. Ski and snowboard in Bariloche, San Martin de los Andes, El Calafate and Ushuaia. Enjoy sport fishing just about everywhere. Extending from the Rio Colorado south to the Straights of Magellan, Patagonia covers one-third of Argentina. See sparkling l... Read Moreakes, deep blue seas, jagged peaks, thorny plains, looming glaciers and ever-changing skies. Spend the night at an estancia. Sleep in cozy inns and quaint hotels. A family vacation in Patagonia may be remote but it is hardly a trip to the edge of the world.
Perito Moreno Glacier
Robert Wright courtesy Recoleta Cemetery Blog
Punta Tombo
Southern Right Whale
Penguins
Patagonia hotels and accommodation
Estancia San Guillermo (Rural Tourism)
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28 De Julio 90
9120 Puerto Madryn, Chubut
Argentina
+54 (0) 2965 452150
Practice your western skills at this working cattle ranch just 17 km (11 miles) from Puerto Madryn. At Estancia San Guillermo both adults and children can ride horseback, learn about water management, and sheer sheep.
Posada los Mimbres (Rural Tourism)
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This small rural hotel, just 6 km (4 miles) from Gaiman, has but 8 rooms. Accommodation in the 'old' and 'new' house offers families a relaxing stay on the shores of Rio Chubut. And the meals are home-style Patagonian.
Posada los Mimbres
Estancia Rincon Chico (Rural Tourism)
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This working cattle ranch near Punta Delgada combines comfort and the great outdoors. Try your hand at sheering sheep, hike or bike Estancia Rincon Chico's many trails, watch sea lions and southern elephants seals or simply relax.
Estancia Rincon Chico
Cabanas en el Mar (Self-Catering)
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1º Bajada al mar
9121 Puerto Pirámides, Chubut
Argentina
+54 (0) 2965 495049
Cabanas en el Mar offers modest self-catering cabanas just meters from the beach in Puerto Pirámides. Breakfast and snacks are available at the café of this budget accommodation.
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Quiet comfort just steps from an elephant seal colony. Perched above shore at Punta Delgada, Faro Punta Delgada Hotel is a perfect base for families intent on exploring the Peninsula Valdés. B&B, half and full-board packages are available here.
Faro Punta Delgada Hotel
Estancia La Elvira (Rural Tourism)
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Caleta Valdés
Peninsula Valdes, Chubut
Argentina
+54 (0) 2965 15669153
Estancia La Elvira, situated on the open coast at Caleta Valdés, is just steps away from Patagonia's most impressive sea life watching destination. With just eight double rooms, this Argentine estancia offers rustic charm to a privileged few.
Hotel Tolosa (Hotel)
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Roque Saenz Peña 253
9120 Puerto Madryn, Chubut
Argentina
+54 (0) 2965 471850
The Tolosa Hotel in Puerto Madryn is just two blocks from the ocean. The hotel's gray and white lobby and guest rooms are the perfect place to relax after a long day of wildlife viewing. Bicycles and a baby-sitting service, are on hand.
Hotel Bahia Nueva (Hotel)
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Av. Julio Argentino Roca 67
9120 Puerto Madryn, Chubut
Argentina
+54 (0) 2965 451677
Located in Puerto Madryn, this cozy hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is a great choice for families in search of comfort and service. The Hotel Bahia Nueva arranges day trips and multi-day excursions to the Valdes Peninsula and beyond.