The Pioneer Project - el Condor

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.

A challenge at the foot of the mountains.

A protected paradise.

www.cielospatagonicos.com

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

PIXMAP | FLORIAN VON DER FLECHT | CELINE FRERS | FRANCISCO BEDESCHI | JORGE CAZENAVE | GUSTAVO APRILE | CECILE DOMENS

Like a closely guarded secret, Lake San Martin in Patagonia conceals

incredible natural beauty. A rugged, forested landscape surprises visitors

with its astonishing tranquility. A privileged area - a refuge for nature.

This is where Cielos Patagonicos, with their experience from Estancia Los

Huemules and 14 years in rural tourism behind them, has initiated the

Pioneers Project at Estancia El Cóndor.

The Pioneers project envisions a future for Lake San Martin, on one of the

most impressive estancias in the mountains of Southern Patagonia, with an

innovative, recreational and conservation plan.

At the end of the world, the beginning of a new one.

«Civilisation has not yet seen it. We will call it Lake San Martin, for its waters lap the solid base of the Andes, the only pedestal worthy of bearing

the heroic figure of the great warrior».

Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno

From the Condors’ roosting viewpoint you can appreciate two of the eight inlets of Lake San Martin.

Aerial view of part of the Estancia El C

ondor and Lake San Martin

Nesting and condor roosts are locate

d

on high, inaccessible cliff walls.

The enigmatic Lake San Martín can be reached from El Calafate after

a 3-4 hour journey along National Highway Nº 40 and

Provincial Highway Nº 31.

Its turquoise waters cover an area of over 100 000 hectares at 255 metres

above sea level. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world with a maximum

depth of 836 metres. Its imposing inlets, linking Argentina and Chile,

emphasise its irregular perimeter of 525 km.

Fed by the melting of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and major rivers

such as the Mayer, its waters flow into the Pacific Ocean through the

Pascua River.

Along its northern edge, at the end of the Chilean Southern Highway, lies

the small town of O'Higgins. On the Argentine side, Port Andes existed a

century ago, but with time and the agricultural crisis, most people left the

area. Today, only scattered estancias remain.

A vast, mysterious privilege.

The search for closeness to nature. Pleasure comes from less structured experiences:

contemplation, silence, the surprise of the unexpected.

Nana Beach, beyond the Mackenna Peninsula.

Dozens of streams and waterfalls provide an ideal sett

ing for walks.

Black-faced ibis.

Red fox

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

SANTA CRUZ

CH

ILE

A R G E N T I N A

Francisco Moreno discovered it in 1877 and some 30 years went by until Jimmy

Radboone reached what is now known as Estancia El Cóndor. In 1968 Daniel

Fernández Canga acquired the estancia, and used the buildings near the mouth of

the Cóndor River.

Cielos Patagonias bought the estancia in 1999. The cattle were removed, thus

initiating the process of forest recovery. Over the years we have developed various

tourist activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fishing. These low environ-

mental impact activities have allowed us to care for and study the estancia, thus

forming the basis of The Pioneers Project.

1ST SUBDIVISION12 200 haCóndor river

2ND SUBDIVISION12 400 haGrande river

3RD SUBDIVISION5 683 haMackenna river

4TH SUBDIVISION9 532 haMartínez de Rozas river

3RD SUBDIVISIONCUENCA RÍO MACKENNA

4TH SUBDIVISIONMARTÍNEZ DE ROZAS

2ND SUBDIVISIONRÍO GRANDE

1ST SUBDIVISIONCASCO

The path of pioneers, the future of conservation.

Riding up the high valleys of El Condor.

Arvejilla.

Stony river bed

From El Cóndor a mountainous landscape carved by glacial action and

polished by time can be seen. A succession of terraces rise from the lake

up to a height of over 2000 metres on Mount Astillado, its magnificence

taking us by surprise. Nature unfolds in all its glory.

The Andean forest invites you to discover its trees; Antarctic beeches, high

deciduous beeches and evergreen beeches. Visitors are enthralled by

sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and even the almost extinct

huemul deer. Dozens of lakes and the Condell and Condor Rivers flow

through the valleys giving rise to a coastline of bouldered and gravel

beaches, and challenging cliffs. This backdrop invites one to fish for trout

and salmon. Going up the mountains you can glimpse the majestic

Lake San Martin and the unique landscape is crowned by the peaks

of Mount Fitz Roy.

Glaciers, lakes, mountains and forests invite you to witness the wonders revealed - so magnificent yet fragile.The challenge is to ensure that today's landscape will continue to exist forever.

The sky with its feet on the ground.

Old saddlery near the estancia headquarters. The reservoirs of water - wet meadows - play a vital ecological role. The source of the Cóndor River.

Dozens of waterfalls.

2 700 hectares of native forest.

Development and care.

Guanaco herds graze in the high meadows during summer.

Evening primrose.

El Calafate

Tres Lagos

RN 31

RN 40

Villa O’Higgings

PN BO’Higgings

RP Lago del desierto

Gobernador Gregores

El Chaltén

Melenik

PN Los Glaciares

LagoArgentino

LagoViedma Puerto

Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ

CHUBUT

LagoSan Martín

Océa

no A

tlánt

ico

Chile

el Cóndor

Rich aquatic birdlife inhabits many of the lakes.

One of the fourteen species of orchids

that grows on Estancia El Cóndor.

The use of horses makes river crossing

s easier.

The Pioneers Project includes 12 200 ha, and its design is appropriate for

the topography and for conservation values. Only 300 ha will be devel-

oped, with minimal impact. The remaining 97.5% is a private, regulated,

natural reserve with public access.

The proposal consists of 180 lots of between 1 and 5 ha grouped into

different sectors with Provincial Route Nº 41 as the main axis. This route

runs through Estancia El Cóndor to the border with Chile, connecting it

with El Chaltén and O'Higgins town, thus creating an incomparable tourist

circuit that includes navigable sections.

The Pioneers Project covers 122 00 ha. 300 ha of occupied plots (2.5% of the total area). The remaining 97.5% forms a Private Nature Reserve, held in perpetuity and owned by the property owners, with regulated public access.

The lots will be grouped in nine nuclei each characterised by their own

environment and landscape identity. There will also be two service areas:

one at the Estancia and another administrative/commercial one placed in

the centre of the developed area.

The building regulations will emphasise environmental protection and the

building of homes in a bio-environmental style, promoting the use of noble

and austere materials, such as stone, wood and corrugated iron, incorpo-

rating sustainable technology and wise use of energy. The permitted

development will be reduced to a minimum. There will be no dividing

fences; the houses will be scattered throughout the landscape. The

services network will be underground. Green corridors will protect lake

shores and waterways. The introduction of exotic species will not be

allowed as they are a threat to biodiversity. To join the Pioneers Project is

to accept the challenge of conservation.

The proposal: to develop while protecting

1ST SUBDIVISION CASCO

Residential plots

Transfer land (Law 3213/11)

Administrative Sector

Service Area

The huemul deer, the endangered Andean deer,

has its home in El Condor.*

Dog orchids grow in the high deciduo

us beech forest.SECTORCOSTA

SECTORACANTILADO

SECTORPAMPA

SECTORVALLE

SECTORLEÑERO

SECTORLEÑA DURA

SECTORLAGO

SECTORMORENA

SECTORPEÑAZCOS

Mount Astillado.

* Photograph: taken by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) camera trap in Estancia Los Huemules.

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Baseline studies and environmental monitoring help to ensure that urbani-

sation and the status of the Natural Reserve is carefully managed. This

allows us to control, among other things, the sewage treatment system,

tourism activities, and also identify unacceptable changes early and so

avoid irreparable damage.

The development plan includes: a drinking water network, generation of

hydroelectric power for the public service areas, provision of individual

energy systems for each plot and sewage treatment. A system of low

impact gravel roads is planned, as well as reception centres, a waste

removal system and a visitor’s centre.

A 60 km network of trails and overnight refuge huts will also be integrated

into the Plan for Recreational Use.

Commitment to the environment, investment in life.

Like the precise mechanisms in a watch, so are the relationships between the flora and the fauna, climate, waterways and topography.

Nature invites us to live in harmony.

Thousands of hectares of native forest invite you to enjoy the fresh air.

Male Magellanic woodpeckerThe high deciduous beech and Antarctic beech leaves change colour from green to red, before being lost at the onset of winter.

Firebush in bloom. In the background, the mouth of the Grande

River

Prickly heath.

Hundreds of waterfalls.

The lake whispers, shares its secrets, and converts us into custodians of this place for the benefit of everyone. Respecting the delicate balance of nature, man can

find his place in nature’s plans.

Following the path of Estancia Los Huemules.

Lake Azul, Los Huemules Natural Reserve.

The Argentinian flag welcoming visitors to Los

Huemules

Fishing in Lake Azul.

Entrance gate to Estancia Los Huemules.

Walkways and bridges to cross

rivers and streams.

Environmentally friendly tourist activities are p

romoted.

Estancia Los Huemules is the forerunner to the Pioneer Project at Estancia

El Cóndor. That experience laid the foundations of development that

Cielos Patagonicos promotes in natural areas of high environmental value

and scenic beauty.

Estancia Los Huemules is located 17 km from El Chaltén and occupies an

area of 6 000 ha. 95% of the estancia is preserved as a Natural Reserve

with public use where low impact activities are carried out. Construction

began in mid 2005 and was completed in late 2007. Completion of the

constructed areas was a prerequisite for approval of the title deeds, as

specified by the province in 2008. www.loshuemules.com

El lago habla, cuenta sus secretos, y nos convierte en custodios del lugaren beneficio de todos.

Sunset in El Cóndor

Torrent ducks.

In El Cóndor cattle have been withdraw

n

to make way for forest recovery.

Morel Mushroom.

Condell River. Grande River.

Horseback riding among the trees.

Main houses of Estancia El Cóndor.

In El Cóndor there are 180 plots of land safeguarded by a Nature Reserve. Over 7 km of protected coastline.

There are 2 major rivers, more than 30 lakes and countless streams. There are more than 2 700 ha of native forest, inhabited by our Patagonian fauna.

In el Cóndor there is a future. Make history – become a pioneer.