Description
Eolo is a unique Relais & Chateaux property, which embodies the spirit of Patagonia. The lodge itself has been built in local style using traditional materials and has the feel of a comfortable estancia with just 17 spacious ensuite rooms, each with stunning views of Lago Argentino, Torres del Paine or Brazo Rico. The decor is simple yet rooms are more than comfortable and there are luxurious stone bathrooms.
Eolo features a cosy and spacious living room overlooking the Anita Valley, a bar and a restaurant serving mouthwatering Patagonian cuisine. There is also a library overlooking Torres del Paine and an indoor swimming pool and sauna. The overall effect is sophisticated yet homely.
The surrounding countryside plays host to a wide range of exciting outdoor activities including mountain biking over unique tracks and trails, horse riding on Mount Frías, fly-fishing at Lago Roca, birdwatching, sailing, trekking in the Anita Valley and excursions to the Perito Moreno and Upsala glaciers and a nearby flamingo lagoon.
Accommodation
Eolo has 12 Superior Suites of 37 square metres, 3 Premium Suites and 2 Corner Suites of 48 square metres. The rooms are decorated in a simple, warm style, with wood furnishings and subtle earthy tones. Large picture windows give fantastic views over the stunning Patagonia landscape.
Childcare
Children are welcomed at Eolo although there are no specific facilities. Children can join in with many of the soft adventure activities on offer.
Facilities
Facilities at Eolo include a main living room overlooking the Anita Valley, a bar and restaurant with superb views over Lago Argentino, a library overlooking Torres del Paine, a TV room and an indoor swimming pool and sauna.
Activities
Activities on offer at Eolo include trekking on Mount Frías and in La Anita valley, mountain biking over unique lanes and trails, star gazing with telescopes, sightseeing and identification of flora and fauna, lectures and birdwatching. Horse back riding on Mount Frías, excursions to Perito Moreno Glacier, minitrekking on the glacier, navigation to the Upsala glacier, 4x4 expeditions to Mount Frías and fly fishing at Lago Roca can also be arranged.
When to travel
December and January are high season, and not recommended, since the glacier trips are busy. September, October and March are the best months, when there are fewer crowds, and the weather can still be beautifully mild. Bear in mind, though, that weather on the glacier is completely unpredictable, since the winds coming over the Andes, are constantly changing. November to April brings the best weather, downpours are rare, and there’s usually enough sun to get fabulous photographs of the ice, with bright sunshine most days.
In March and April, Autumn colours are spectacular, as the lenga on upper slopes of the mountains turns scarlet. The whole region is closed for winter June to August, when weather makes the area very inhospitable.
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Location and directions
El Calafate area, Argentina
30-minutes from El Calafate, en route to Perito Moreno Glacier and strategically located in the La Anita valley, on the eastern side of Mount Frías.
How to get there
A 3-hour 30-minute flight to El Calafate from Jorge Newbery, Buenos Aires, followed by a 40-minute road transfer.
