Galpon del Glaciar Ranch: Traditions & Folklore of the Patagonian Land

• The beautiful Estancia El Galpon del Glaciar, magically surrounded by nature

You’re invited to a unique first-hand experience of what it’s like to live and work on a Patagonian estancia (ranch), learning all about rural Patagonian life.

Step back in time as you cross the doors into Estancia El Galpon del Glaciar, where you’ll be greeted by the estancia’s very own gaucho! The “gaucho” is the Argentine equivalent of a North American “cowboy”; they are the traditional workers of the estancias.

We’ll first visit the estancia’s old-fashioned shearing shed, which is over a century old. Here, we’ll get to look on as the gaucho performs a traditional sheep shearing demonstration. In the late 19th century, sheep farming expanded across the Patagonian grasslands, making the southern regions of Argentina and Chile one of the world’s foremost sheep farming areas. The gauchos will next perform a sheep herding demonstration on horseback with Kelpie dogs, which are traditional sheep herding animals.

Later we’ll do a guided walk to the panoramic shores of Lake Argentino, the largest freshwater lake in the country.

No doubt you’ll feel hungry by now, so our hosts at the estancia will delight us serve us with a tasty and traditional specialty of Patagonian cuisine: the Patagonian lamb! This juicy and flavorful Patagonian local delicacy is known in Spanish as “cordero” and it is cooked by slowly roasting the lamb over hot coals.

While enjoying our traditional lamb dinner, we’ll also be treated to an entertaining folklore show.

As our day of nature draws to a close, we’ll prepare to head back to our hotel, with a camera overflowing with new memories to share!

Important: the tour’s exact itinerary and duration may change subject to weather conditions and decisions of the tour guide to optimize your tour experience.