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Discover the best Ranches in Central Argentina including Casablanca La Granja de Capilla, Estancia La Bamba de Areco, Estancia Los Potreros, Cabanas De La Compania, Cabanas Las Tinajas, Casablanca La Granja de Capilla, Rincon de Cobo, Orange Stone, La Margarita Estancia, Cabanas Valle Mio.
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1. Casablanca La Granja de Capilla
Overall Ratings
5 based on 41 reviews
Educational Farm of Wildlife and Alternative Produccion with Accomodation Facilites. Enjoy our three types of Accomodation: Eco-camping, Mountain Refugee, and Countryside Hostel. La Granja offers you accomodation in a natural enviroment, with a semi-olympic swimming pool filled with Spring Water.
2. Estancia La Bamba de Areco
Overall Ratings
5 based on 221 reviews
Estancia La Bamba de Areco, is one of the oldest estancias in Argentina. It is located only at 120 km from Buenos Aires and close to San Antonio de Areco in the heart of the Pampa. Has been renovated with great care as a boutique hotel, successfully combining luxurious comfort and colonial elegance. The spirit of the place is authenticity, the art of colonial luxury, history and tradition, attention to details, and people feel they are in a private house. La Bamba has recently become a Relais & Chateaux and a Virtuoso Member.
A fantastic and truly memorable experience
Reviewed By travelofleoWords don’t seem quite enough to explain how great this little gem is. Worth the journey from Buenos Aires. Guillermo and team run a fantastic property. I had the pleasure of accompanying Eduardo on a sunset hack through fields and along the stream that abuts the property, which was truly a great experience. We had the place to ourselves which felt like a privilege beyond compare. It started with an Asado lunch al fresco with three other guests that were visiting for the day, followed by the horse whisperer giving us a demonstration that was truly breathtaking. Dinner with Guillermo in the main dining room and then the extra effort they went to to prepare breakfast for us the next day (despite our very early getaway) showed how pre-emptive they were and that nothing was too much trouble. I have travelled many countries and stayed at the big brands, boutique and standalone properties and this is without doubt one of the best experiences I have ever had. I cannot wait to come back again and wish the property continued success. The only disappointing thing was that we had to leave! Muchos gracias!
3. Estancia Los Potreros
Overall Ratings
5 based on 133 reviews
An authentic working estancia offering unrivalled hospitality set in a stunning rural setting. We are famous for the quality of our horses and our trail-riding, and there is the chance to try polo or work with the gauchos. Out of the saddle there is rich and varied birdlife, excellent food and wine, and 6,500 acres of stunning countryside to discover.
Horse Paradise
Reviewed By georginasjprestonGreeting us personally at the airport upon arrival, sporting his iconic red boina, angled over a kind smile, was our host Kevin. Travelling with my best friend Madeleine Bunbury, an artist, who specialises in painting horses life size, from life, meant we were taking oversized baggage to a new level with huge rolls of canvas and easels. This meant we had to rather precariously balance these upon the back of a pickup, Kevin using his ingenuity to even relinquish his jacket to help tie matters down! Following the first of many acts of generosity from our host, we began our journey towards the Estancia. As we drove deeper into the hills, leaving the populated towns behind, we realised the world was perhaps smaller than it currently felt after days of travelling and long haul flights, as in short journey to Los Potreros, it was established that Madeleine and Kevin actually had many mutual friends. I awoke the next day into paradise - rooms adorned with rich Argentinian textiles, warm yellow walls, and opened the double doors of my bedroom to be greeted by a herd of beautiful horses, mottled in the most wonderful variety of colours, gently grazing. On the veranda, amongst the collies and long dogs, we breakfasted and were introduced to the native ‘mate’, a particularly strong and punchy Argentine ‘green tea’, in the most beautiful little pot. Post breakfast, bubbly English manager Georgia (perhaps from all the mate) gave us the low down on the days events. Down to earth and amusing, Georgia knows the Estancia inside out, and has earned the respect of the Gaucho’s and picked up the Spanish language well. We were also introduced to Eight, a dog of questionable heritage due to his foxlike features, named as he was the last of eight abandoned puppies, who lucked out seeking refuge in the haven of Los Pots. Instantly, a feeling of overwhelming desire to explore overcame me, as far as the eye could see from every angle were dynamic, rolling green hills. Our horses for the morning were presented to us, bright eyed but incredibly quiet in nature. Tacked up, they adorned huge sheepskins on their saddles, intricate raw hide bridles, patterned girths and pads, culturally picturesque.. akin to the gaucho’s, wearing baggy bombachas (loose, workmanlike trousers), boinas (not dissimilar to a beret, but don’t call it that!) and neckerchiefs. Our young guides, charmingly named Franco and Frankito, had limited English, and we had limited Spanish, but this didn’t get in the way of a friendship forming through cheeky smiles and gestures. Rather peculiarly, our first expedition didn’t offer much opportunity to analyse the anatomy of the landscape, as we were met with a thick layer of fog. Almost like a soft launch, it gave hints of features such as walls built by the Jesuits, trickling streams and undulating hills. The fog hid the scale of the areas we were crossing, but created depth and highlighted the many layers of the hills. It meant the arrival at the cattle station for Los Potreros signature lemonade halfway, was a brilliant surprise as it emerged through the mist. As if the experience wasn’t romanticised enough already, Madeleine and I were told a charming story about the ‘Gaucho’ flower, little, delicate and orange in appearance, if this flower is presented to you it is symbolic as gesture of love. Naturally, we kept our eyes peeled, as two single girls with now hearts racing from dreams of Gaucho flowers, as well as adrenaline from galloping aboard our steeds. Unfortunately these flowers are hard found, unlike the abundance of thistles, which were the only things brushing our legs.. Carancho, the name of the first horse I was on board, is named after a bird of prey. The birdsong and opportunity for birdwatching is abundant, unlike Gaucho flower spotting, so if you have a penchant for wingspan you will be satisfied. Lunch, served by delightful Chef Pato, with the most beautiful smile, is placed upon table mats that feature vintage photographs of Kevin’s ancestors, each telling a story, as the place is steeped in family history. It is soon clear that storytelling is one of Kevin’s natural capabilities, keeping the table thoroughly entertained. Napkin rings are assigned to each guest, to keep the seating plans spontaneous, each ring featuring a name of a famous horse, which akin to the table mats, also have an intriguing story linked to each one. The evening ride was a stark contrast to the mornings - we swapped our steeds from the steady, sensible Criollo, not dissimilar to a small English hunter cob, to the Peruvian Paso. Electric, delicate, whippety creatures, they sport a ‘pacing’ gate, which is a high stepping and in-between a walk and trot. It is remarkably comfortable and fun. The fog had been long burnt off by the warmth of the sun, completely golden and hazy, with the softness inherent to South America. Suddenly we felt less like being on my present homestead of Dartmoor but now in the real deal. The scope of experience within one day was really surprising, the elements having transformed my perspective of the environment and the difference in horses. It’s hard to say which kind I preferred - the ambling, stoicness of the Criollo offered the ultimate time for mindfulness and reflection, as you felt completely detached from reality in the mountains. However the Paso’s were whizzy, punchy and brought out my inner Pony Club kid as we galloped around, saddle bags flapping, gaucho’s waving their boinas and ‘yupping’ and ‘yeeing’ as we raced around. I think this shows why guests who have very limited riding experience, or much experience, can all enjoy what the horses of Los Potreros have to offer. Evenings offer the perfect opportunity to chill and relax before supper, either by the pool or with a book, simply enjoying the company of the animals, or watching the foals being herded back into the safety of the confinements of the garden, protected from puma’s. Suppers were remarkably entertaining every night, as the stream of interesting guests came and went, conversation was never short of flowing, nor was the wine or laughter. Being at Estancia Los Potreros felt like visiting old friends, you were instantly ingratiated to be apart of the family, and felt so at home and at ease. You could do as much or as little as you liked, under no obligation, but there was opportunity for fun at all times of day. Saying that, it is an incredibly peaceful little bubble, a haven, that felt other worldly. Undoubtedly an experience that will sit vividly in my mind forever and firm friendships made for a long time. I can’t help but think that short of a trained therapist, this is the perfect retreat or refuge for heart broken horse girls!
4. Cabanas De La Compania
Overall Ratings
5 based on 360 reviews
5. Cabanas Las Tinajas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
The complex was designed for you... to visit us and enjoy... Tandil throughout the year. We hope so.
6. Casablanca La Granja de Capilla
Overall Ratings
5 based on 41 reviews
Educational Farm of Wildlife and Alternative Produccion with Accomodation Facilites. Enjoy our three types of Accomodation: Eco-camping, Mountain Refugee, and Countryside Hostel. La Granja offers you accomodation in a natural enviroment, with a semi-olympic swimming pool filled with Spring Water.
7. Rincon de Cobo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
We are a luxury destination in Buenos Aires province, Argentina. Rincon the Cobo is an old "estancia" (ranch), situated by the Atlantic Ocean about 3.5 hours drive from Buenos Aires city. Managed since 2003 for its owners, the estancia comprises hundreds of hectares of native pampas grassland, packed with wildlife, adjacent to a fantastic broad beach.
Perfect blend of Architecture, Countryside and Sea
Reviewed By Juan032018I spend a week in march at Rincón de Cobo, together with my family. The house is exactly as advertised, or even better. It is beautifully and inteligently designed, well equiped and tastefully decorated. The floor plan makes it very enjoyable. You have breathtaking views of the sea and the countryside, from the main room as well as the bedrooms. There are also two large verandas, one facing the sea and the other facing the countryside, so there is always a way to enjoy every moment of the day regardless wheather conditions. The house is located in a secluded place, yet a short walk to the beach. If you want some action (being in such a nice place we didn't) you can drive 20 minutes through a picturesque road up to Pinamar. Paula and Matías are great hosts. Booking, check-in and check-out were flawless, and they were ready to help every time we needed. They made us feel at home. To sum up - considering this style of vacation - I can't imagine ever topping this experience. This was our second time at Rincon de Cobo, and we expect to return many times. Thanks!
8. Orange Stone
Overall Ratings
5 based on 82 reviews
Es un complejo de 6 cabañas a orillas de la laguna y al pie de la sierra .Funciona 100 por ciento con energia solar, tenemos también una plantita de biogás. Huerta orgánica. Ofrecemos pension completa o media pension. Pileta y actividades: kayac, caminatas, bicis, tirolesa, parapente y demas... Internet y Wifi... solo en el comedor comun que tiene el complejo.
Great base for outdoor activities!
Reviewed By Emily HWonderful people, clean and beautiful cabins, and amazing food. This is the perfect place for friends or family to base themselves to enjoy outdoor activities! I went with a group of mountain bikers and we also could enjoy trecking, kayaks, and much more!
9. La Margarita Estancia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Beautiful and peaceful Estancia La Margarita, built by a French family in 1870, offers the true gaucho experience with all the comforts of home. Recently renovated by its new English and Argentinean owners it has spacious and comfortable en-suite rooms, delicious home cooking complemented by glorious Argentinean wines. Enjoy a traditional Argentine asado and indulge yourself with horse riding, swimming in our pool or a relaxing massage. Fishing and golf are available nearby. It's a perfect choice.
Highlight of our trip
Reviewed By Ruben BWe spent two nights and three days at the Estancia in the Casa Rosada (self-catering). After having travelled 6000 km through Argentina and having seen quite a bit, La Margarita was definitely a highlight of our trip. We took the opportunity to ride some horses and relax at the pool, which made us feel like we were properly having a holiday. The owner Jane is one of the friendliest people I have ever met, and with the indispensable help of Taylor (who took us out for horse-rides and a wonderful night out in Tapalque) they made us feel more than welcome. The estancia is only a short drive from Buenos Aires and is easily reachable with whatever car you have got available. The only thing left to say is that I can't wait to return again, and I would like to urge the reader to definitely book your stay at the Estancia as soon as possible!
10. Cabanas Valle Mio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
