El Sapucai mountain refuge is located on the banks of the Chubut River, an isolated area in the foothills. The house has a warm kitchen-dining room where delicious meals are prepared with firewood. There are two bedrooms for two people each, a complete bathroom with a wood heater and a living room with a fireplace. Everything is set to make this place a unique experience. Outside, a small stream separates the house from the 2 yurts, located in front of the Chubut River. You can either stay in the Homestead itself or in the yurts.

The Homestead is small but perfect in every way to give a very comfortable stay. There are 2 twin rooms for guests, a kitchen with wood burning stove and a lounge with a wood burning stove. In fact there is no electric, no WIFI – you will need to bring back up chargers for your mobile phone if you want to take pictures and a torch. There is a satellite phone should there be any emergencies. Its position is central to the estancia, with an asada pit outside beside a babbling brook. It really is very idyllic for those craving a return to a simple way of life.

The 2 yurts are large taking up to 3 people each, with a wood burning stove and a deck to sit out on and admire the views. There is one central shower room shared between the whole property, it is large and kept very clean. On our stay we were very happy to take a bath in the river.

All the meat and vegetables are organically grown and sourced from local farms. You can expect breakfasts that include freshly baked breads, freshly laid eggs, cheeses and ham. Lunches are picnic style out riding and dinners are often fresh trout or an asado with lamb or goat, potatoes and fresh salad, washed down with some local red wine.