Gaucho experience at Estancia Nibepo Aike

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Spending a day at Estancia Nibepo Aike, typical of the Argentine pampas, is an opportunity to discover the daily life of gauchos. This property has a traditional working farm with herds of sheep and cattle.

Through activities such as rounding up sheep on horseback, sheep shearing and cow milking, interspersed with demonstrations, immerse yourself in the world and traditions of Patagonian farmers, whose reputation extends well beyond the country’s borders.

By the end of the day, the role of the horse in estancia life and the farmers’ customs will hold no more secrets for you — you’ll know what a real gaucho is.

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Our seasonal advice

Average temperatures in the El Calafate region are around 13°C in summer (January and February) and 0°C in winter (June and July).

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