SLICE OF HISTORY

SLICE OF HISTORY

During the first years of the 20th century, a large area of cattle grazing land was opened up alongside the Ultima Esperanza sound in the area.

Puerto Natales the town which was founded in 1911. In 1914 a huge refrigerator and slaughter house to process and export meat and wool was opened to serve this region at Puerto Bories, about three miles along the shore from Puerto Natales.

The owners were the Sociedad Explotadora de Tierra del Fuego, known as the ‘Explotadora’ or SETF and by then the biggest sheep ranchers in the south. The factory was three miles away from the source of workers at Puerto Natales and therefore a railway was built to run between the muelles at Puerto Bories and Puerto Natales.

With the opening of the factory in 1914 grew a demand to build houses for the managers and workers in Puerto Bories. The hamlet Puerto Bories has a main Plaza with cedar trees lining the edges and 14 traditional houses encircling the square. Views stretch to Balmaceda and Serrano glacier and the scenery is of mountains and pasture land.

During the first years of the 20th century, a large area of cattle grazing land was opened up alongside the Ultima Esperanza sound in the area.

Puerto Natales the town which was founded in 1911. In 1914 a huge refrigerator and slaughter house to process and export meat and wool was opened to serve this region at Puerto Bories, about three miles along the shore from Puerto Natales.

The owners were the Sociedad Explotadora de Tierra del Fuego, known as the ‘Explotadora’ or SETF and by then the biggest sheep ranchers in the south. The factory was three miles away from the source of workers at Puerto Natales and therefore a railway was built to run between the muelles at Puerto Bories and Puerto Natales.

With the opening of the factory in 1914 grew a demand to build houses for the managers and workers in Puerto Bories. The hamlet Puerto Bories has a main Plaza with cedar trees lining the edges and 14 traditional houses encircling the square. Views stretch to Balmaceda and Serrano glacier and the scenery is of mountains and pasture land.

TESTIMONY OF OUR GUESTS

Lovely and ideal jump off point to Torres del Paine

“We were there during the low-low season (July) when things in the area are pretty basic. Our reservation was in place and the House was opened almost exclusively for us during 4 days (only one other couple for one night). Speak of personalized attention.The room was warm, the bed was great and the view quite amazing, especially one sun rise with everything covered with ice.“

Aventurero 2010 | Chile

Great Place

“We spent four nights here last week. It is a beautiful hotel with very impressive views. The rooms were clean and the hospitality great. The heat worked well and the bathroom was clean. It is outside of town but for about 5 dollars US you can go into town. It is peaceful and a great place to walk and enjoy the countryside.“

Alvin. | US

Great spot at the edge of the world

“This hotel was a wonderful base for our 4 nights in Patagonia. Just a 5 minute taxi into town it was close enough to be easy and far enough outside to really feel like Patagonia. Staff were very helpful, rooms were clean and breakfast was basic but nice each morning. Highly recommend this place it exceeded our expectations especially for the low cost in comparison to many other places nearby!“.

Lorianne B. | Canada

Clean, light, warm, good sized rooms, beautifully furnished. A fantastic hotel.

“I stayed here with my family in March 2018 and highly recommend Bories House. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Our room was large and warm, well lit and extremely clean. The beds were very comfortable with fresh, clean linen and comfortable pillows. We ate our dinner in the dining room most of the nights of our stay and enjoyed the food. Fantastic views of the Torres Del Paine park and the fjord are through the lounge windows. The hotel is located a short taxi ride into town or if you are inclined a reasonable walk. I highly recommend this hotel“.

Harry B.

Beautifully situated house on the bank of the Seno Ultima Esperanza

“We liked this house a lot. We had a room with a beautiful view and in the living room you can enjoy the view as well sitting next to a warm fire. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was fine. This was a nice start of our trip through Patagonia“.

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Typical Patagonian House

“We had a simply great stay in this typical Patgonian House, the owner and the staff wrere so frienldy, who ran both the restaurant and bar in the evening. It is an ideal location, with the view from our second to none. You can walk to the boat for a tour of the glaciers in about 4 minutes. A perfect introduction to Patagonia, and sittng around the log fire at night with a glass of Chilean wine was just perfect“.

Trevor N. | UK