GAUCHO STYLE

 

In Argentina, estancias are an integral part of the Argentine and gaucho culture, which is good news for horse lovers! Dating back to colonial times, many of these magnificent estancias resemble more like European estates and land as far as the eye can see. To have the full gaucho experience, sit around a campfire or asado in the evening after a day on horseback and learn more about the gauchos their tradition and their history on these impressive estates throughout Argentina.

 

Argentine Estate

Los Potreros, Córdoba

Discover the “gaucho” in you at Los Potreros estate by rounding up the horses, cattle, or the wayward bulls on one of the many beautiful horses they have on the estate. If you are looking to horse ride as much as you can, Los Potreros will be your perfect holiday, with endless opportunities to mount your steed. The highlight for many is the opportunity to ride both criollo horses and Peruvian Paso horses, gallop through the endless countryside while learning to throw a lasso or even play polo with the family who run the estate or other visitors to this traditional estancia.  

 

Los Potreros Estate

 

La Cristina Estate, El Calafate

Found on the Northwest shore of the Argentine Lake on the far shores of Cristiana’s arm, Estancia Cristina is located in a unique corner of the Los Glaciares National Park. Founded in 1941 by Joseph P. Masters and his wife, this stunning estancia still maintains its unique essence, keeping the history of this family alive, who with great effort and perseverance, made this lonely and inhospitable place a small paradise home.

La Cristina estate

Los Patos Estate

Los Patos is one of the most exclusive “estancias” in the area, dedicated to the production of Aberdeen Angus beef, polo horses and a variety of agricultural activities. The main building of The Estancia Los Patos was built by Angel Estrada in 1969. Los Patos offers many traditional countryside activities of Argentina such as “taba”, croquet, “sapo”, bowls and card games. Dine on home-made empanadas, wine, cocktails and soft drinks, followed by a delicious Creole- style barbecue, served with a variety of salads and local desserts. accompanied by Argentine folk melodies, offered by Angel Estrada. 

Estancia Los Patos

Nibepo Aike

Nibepo Aike, an authentic Patagonian estate. The same family of four generations, runs the estate and its rural activities. The estate previously raised sheep, but today they concentrate more on Hereford cattle. You can take part in rural activities with the horses, cattle or sheep on the farm and the work never stops, despite the cold or snowy weather. These 12,000 hectares of mountains and nature have a privileged landscape on the shores of the Argentine Lake.

Nibepo Aike

Rancho Viejo Cabalgata, Mendoza

Combine your wine tasting tour with a horse ride through the vines among the wine valleys. See the vines up close and personal and climb up to the viewpoints where you will see the outstretching vineyards. Once you have enjoyed your ride, you can taste some of the famed Malbec and Cabernet produced right here.

 

Gaucho Mendocino

Bahia Bustamante Estate

Bahia Bustamante is an Argentinian estate surrounded by history and incredible nature.  It is located in the Austral National Park of Patagonia. Here we will have the opportunity to see the incredible variety of wildlife and the plethora of bird species. The Estate offers many different activities for your stay in the bay, which are organized by specialist guides,

 

Bahia Bustamante

 

La Bandada Estate

La Bandada is found in the heart of the Argentinian Pampa’s, with endless horizons and grasslands providing the perfect backdrop for a stunning colonial estate, where you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the area and get back to nature. Lagoons, ponds and streams cover the pampa and are the home of many animal, bird and plant species, giving abundance and life to this exclusive estate. Enjoy the many activities on offer at this immense estate. You can learn how to play Polo, go horseback riding, enjoy a cooking class, go bird watching or simply, take it easy with a glass of wine!

La bandada estate