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Activities at La Sofia
At the foot of the Andes, surrounded by towering mountains, winding rivers, and open steppes, Estancia La Sofía offers a secluded retreat in Southern Patagonia. Just 90 miles from El Calafate, it provides a chance to experience the region’s natural beauty away from the crowds. One option is a two- to three-hour horseback ride to the Lake Viedma viewpoint, where the Andes, Fitz Roy and Torre massifs, Lake Viedma, and Guanaco Valley stretch out in every direction. Another is a trek to Blue Lake in Guanaco Section at Glaciers National Park. Following a short introduction, the six- to seven-hour hike (moderate difficulty) leads through one of the park’s least-traveled trails, offering rare solitude and a peaceful lunch stop by the lake’s shore. For those seeking a full day of riding, a seven- to eight-hour journey leads deep into one of the region’s most remote areas, where shepherds use seasonal cottages to monitor livestock in high-altitude grasslands. Alternatively, half- or full-day hikes provide the opportunity to explore the estancia on foot while taking in sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.