The Luxury Of Untamed Nature

Riverside Sanctuary in the Heart of Patagonia – 100 Hectares on the Banks of the Manso River

Set along the pristine banks of the Manso River, in one of Patagonia’s most promising emerging destinations, this remarkable property spans nearly 100 hectares. It offers sweeping views of the Andes, untouched ancient forests, and over 1.6 kilometers of riverfront on a powerful, meandering river that flows between Chile and Argentina. With its rapids and waterfalls, the Manso River defies its name (“manso” meaning “gentle” in Spanish), showcasing an untamed natural beauty that is truly one-of-a-kind.

Located in the Chilean hamlet of Paso El León, this property presents an exceptional commercial opportunity. It lies just two hours from the Bariloche International Airport—one of the busiest tourist gateways in the region—surrounded and protected by natural borders: the Manso and Leones rivers, Argentina’s Nahuel Huapi National Park, and Chile’s Hacienda Pucheguín, a cornerstone of one of Latin America’s most ambitious protected biological corridors. This region conserves stunning granite walls known internationally as the “Yosemite of South America,” along with glaciers, wetlands, lakes, native forests, and endangered species.

At the same time, this area is home to a close-knit rural community with a strong gaucho heritage, living off small-scale farming, cattle raising, and nature-based tourism.

The property features a 250 m² lodge built from native stone and wood, offering five double guest rooms, two partitioned bathrooms (each with two showers, two toilets, and two sinks), a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious open-plan living and dining room centered around a grand fireplace—where guests gather after horseback riding, rafting, canyoning, fly fishing, or other outdoor adventures.

A second, 100 m² cabin offers three en-suite rooms that can be configured with either king-size or twin beds. The current total guest capacity is 17, with plenty of room for future expansion.

Despite its remote feel, the property is accessible via different routes. From Argentina, it’s a scenic 113 km drive from Bariloche Airport via well-maintained roads. From Chile, access is via Puerto Montt Airport (157 km away), followed by a combination of road and horseback or hiking for the final stretch.

Completion of the remaining 16 kilometers of the international road on the Chilean side would dramatically enhance access and future development potential.

With its rare combination of scale, natural beauty, and strategic location, this property offers extraordinary potential for boutique hospitality and ecotourism ventures, catering to a growing market of high-end travelers seeking nature, adventure, and authenticity.

A premium property in a world-class natural destination.