Casa de Baños del Ona (Ona Bath House)
Located 100 meters (109 yards) from the lodge and reached by a sloping wooden walkway, this bath house has a heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna and four open-air jacuzzis, all with views of Lago Pehoé and Macizo del Paine. Here you can also enjoy different types of massage with essential oils, such as therapeutic, relaxing or energizing massage.
Estancia 2 de Enero (January 2 Ranch)
Patagonia is more than just pristine landscapes; it is home to the unique and legendary gaucho culture. You can drink “mate” tea with gauchos and watch them shear sheep, drive livestock, break in horses and carry out other typical ranching tasks on this 6,000-hectare (14,826-acre) estancia, which belongs to explora and is located 53 kilometers (33 miles) from the lodge.
Quincho (barbecue area)
Located at the entrance to the “2 de Enero” estancia, the quincho is the start point for some of our horseback rides. Here you can also enjoy some typical Patagonian cuisine: the preparation of barbecued lamb. Whilst the meat slowly cooks, you can share “mate” tea with the gauchos and listen to interesting stories about the area. It's worth the wait and a great Patagonia travel package.
Services included in our rate:
In addition to lodging and the various guided explorations on foot or horseback, our rate includes:
- Three meals a day, chosen from a varied menu
- Open bar with spirits and an extensive wine list
- Transfers to and from the airport at Punta Arenas and other locations, as scheduled (view here)
- Use of the heated indoor swimming pool
- Use of the sauna and open-air jacuzzis
- Talks on various subjects
- Use of computers with internet connections
- Access to wi-fi internet in the living room and bar
Not included in our rate:
- Massage
- Premium wine list
- Transfers outside of the established schedule
- Laundry services
- National and international telephone calls
JOSÉ ALARCÓN, RANCHER
Known as “Pepe”, José Alarcón was born and raised in Patagonia. He worked as a park ranger at Torres del Paine from 1975 to 2000.
Since 2000, Pepe has been responsible for managing the "2 de Enero" estancia and organizing the work of the gauchos who live there.
He was actively involved in creating the footpaths to open up the circuit around Macizo del Paine, which now receives thousands of visitors each year.
Like all gauchos, Pepe is an excellent horseback rider. He was a founding member of the Torres del Paine ecuestrian club and has been a very skilled participant in the region's Endurance races.
