Inspira: the bubble hotel to sleep under the stars of Patagonia
Look at the stars It will always be one of our favorite pastimes, especially in those corners of the planet where the sky seems to acquire a dazzling halo, accentuated, in part, by the majesty of nature that surrounds it, and that manages to transform it into a magical sidereal environment.
Running into a landscape of this caliber is possible in Glamping Inspira, a bubble hotel located in the heart of Villa La Angostura , a city with a unique spirit, surrounded by amazing national parks and immersed in Argentine Patagonia.
At the height of summer, from November to Easter, the ephemeral installations are located within The Ramblas of Puerto Manzano , a hotel complex that is decorated with views of the lake, the Bay of Puerto Manzano and on the horizon, the ethereal presence of the mountains that demand their poetic justice.
Glamping Inspira offers the experience of staying in a glass pyramid
The establishment manages to combine ten first class suites with a boutique camping that houses three kinds of structures, from where it is possible to marvel at the sky and the stars of the incomparable south argentinian.
Thus, guests can choose to stay in the classic bubble , appreciating the constellations throughout the night and with an entirely transparent design, surrounded by incomparable vegetation that provides a privacy environment.
Or opt for more innovative installations such as the glass dome and pyramid , which invite you to immerse yourself in a peculiar and avant-garde atmosphere outlined by the native alameda of the south.
The structures are equipped with a box spring king size , pillows, sleeping bags, a small table, benches and a set of crockery to use in a shared barbecue space, since the administration seeks not to lose the essence of camping.
Martin Suero Rambla, creator of Las Ramblas in Puerto Manzano, began to develop the idea of him on a trip to Norway , where he stayed in a glamping with similar characteristics to admire the spectacle of the northern lights.
The views from Glamping Inspira in Bahía Manzano
At that moment he realized that the only difference between his complex in Villa La Angostura and the lodging in the Nordic country were the auroras, since the nature of Argentine Patagonia and its dreamlike landscapes gave him the possibility of installing a glamping or as you prefer to call it boutique camping.
However, there is a detail that defined his inspiration and it was the Via Christi built by the artist Alejando Santana in Junín de los Andes . 120 kilometers from Puerto Manzano, this imposing glass construction emerges from Cerro de la Cruz with the same concept of transparent bubbles. There it is possible to observe the sunset, as well as traveling exhibitions and sculptures that the artist is constantly generating inside the structure.
"Being inside the Via Christi I thought 'how nice it would be to sleep here', and that's how it all started. I spoke with Santana to see how he gave Via Christi a geodesic shape and I based it on these geometric shapes," Martín Suero Rambla told Traveler.es.
The classic bubble at the Villa La Angostura boutique campsite
LOW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PROJECT
One of the most interesting edges of Las Ramblas de Puerto Manzano is that it unfolds entirely under the sustainability concept , not only in ecological or labor matters, but as a guide for each of the projects in which they decide to embark.
Similarly, in this complex of Villa La Angostura They believe that through creative actions, tourism can become sustainable at the welfare level for the destination or the area where it is, ensuring that rates do not have to increase during the high season.
For its part, the lighting of the establishment is obtained through solar panels, which has reduced the hotel's electricity consumption by 70% . In numbers, a four-person family home needs the same energy as the hectare where the Las Ramblas building is located.
In addition, each Glamping Inspira structure consumes just three watts of electricity -generally cell phones-, because it does not have built-in heating and everything else is supplied by the solar energy . But don't worry, those who feel cold at night in the summer months can cover themselves with electric blankets and hot water bottles , which are very efficient from an ecological point of view.
The structures are immersed in the native forests of the south
"The hotel visually disappears into the mountain, it is immersed in the plants , the building cannot be glimpsed either from the front or from the sky. Likewise, the structure is something ephemeral, today I have it, tomorrow I will disassemble it and it was never there", Martín tells us in relation to the visual impact.
THE FUTURE OF GLAMPING INSPIRES
Since they constantly feel the need to generate something new and in order to provide continuity to the workers in the winter season , have decided that the structures be reused in the colder months to offer the dining experience under the stars , in a bubble that promises to be covered by the characteristic snow of this time of year.
The low impact restaurant , with a menu made up of a cheese fondue and a good wine, among other culinary delights of Patagonia , was planned to dazzle in July, August and September, but due to the Covid-19 crisis it has been decided launch this proposal in July 2021.
In addition, in recent months they have been designing logos to put on caps and for each one sold on the internet, they will plant a tree in Patagonia . As a fire broke out in the summer, the objective would be to donate 2000 seedlings to the local authorities so that, together with the local community, they choose a sector of the mountain where to settle them. Again, such activity will take place when it is safe.
And as if all this were not enough, as soon as the tourist industry is reactivated they will begin to offer a forest bathing service . What is it about? A certified guide in Europe becomes the host of your journey and will be in charge of making you observe the importance of nature , what species of birds abound, what are the smells and noises of the forest. He will make you uproot from the city and begin to connect with the environment through daily walks deep in the native forests local.
"Currently (before Covid-19) we have 60% occupancy at the hotel and 100% glamping. People choose to live the experience of camping in the mountains , but without losing the comfort of sleeping in a bed", assures the creator of Las Ramblas.
In relation to the coming months, we have been assured that will continue betting on solar energy to achieve zero impact , and will invest in a digitized self-service reception to guarantee security protocols.
What is advisable in this experience is that at least one of the nights sleep in one of the structures and then you stay in the wonderful suite overlooking the lake of Bahía Manzano. The inspiring landscapes and skies of Argentine Patagonia await you at this eco-lodge.
Manzano Bay, in Villa La Angostura