There are also several estancias near El Calafate withing reach, offering a day on a working farm, horse riding, tipycal meals and accomodation. To understand better the style of life of the gauchos, the Patagonian men: Estancia Alice (www.estancia alice.com.ar), Estancia Nibepo Aike (www.nibepoaike.com.ar) or Estancia Cerro Frías (www.cerrofrías.com).