La Usina
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La Usina complex is the ideal place to live a pleasant day in the heart of the Patagonian forest, just meters from the Mitre River. This is a unique proposal, which allows you to do different activities such as horseback riding, cycling, or simply relax on the deck on the banks of the river, the restaurant offers grilled lamb and various a la carte dishes at lunchtime and cafeteria with tea cakes.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Ruta Provincial 11 Km 41 On the road to Perito Moreno Glacier, El Calafate Z9405DHC Argentina
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Alex N
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
Folks @La Usina are so friendly and take care to make you feel right at home and comfortable. We were staying in town but I signed my family up for a 2 hr trip on horseback. We are complete beginners and Omar, our guide was absolutely fantastic taking time to Saddle us up and getting us comfortable on the horses. By the way, the horses are Super laid back and calm. They will trot however if you want to do that. But don’t expect to gallop roam free. These are trails and the horses seem to know where they are going. There are some incredible trails with beautiful scenery on this Ranch and I even herded some cattle.

We all had a great time on our horseback adventure at La Usina. Upon our returnThe lunch we ordered was prepared and it was absolutely fantastic. I mean really good and rates there are the lowest I’ve seen...anywhere, ever.

My family loved our day here and it is one of the most memorable experiences of our trip next to our glacier adventures.

I highly recommend.
Written 24 February 2020
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WalkernBadger
Hertfordshire, England19 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
With a half day in El Calafate to spare before our flight, we needed a 4 hour trip to fill the time and this fits the bill perfectly. The estancia is located no more than 45 minutes from the town centre and you are picked up by mini bus from your hotel. Maybe something was lost in translation, but the trip is pitched as an activities experience, horse riding, driving in 4 wheel buggies, fly fishing, walking, mountain biking. However, you only get to do one main activity as a group ( we did horse riding which was in a fantastic setting and the horses were really well behaved) plus one or two other smaller, individual activities which you are left to your own devices to just get on with. This wasn't all that clear to us and we sat around for a bit wondering when we were going to be told what activity was next. The estancia is in a beautiful location, next to rivers and mountains which were great to explore. The BBQ lunch was also great, with plenty of lamb, veg and salad plus dessert on offer. I would recommend it, but make sure you are clear on what activities are available.
Written 1 December 2011
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LA USINA: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)