Packages and Options

Rates Note:

There is no set itinerary for the home horseback rides. The following are some examples:

Guests are met at the airport and taken up to the estancia (one hour). There is an introduction to the horses and gauchos, followed by a familiarization horseback ride to a high view point.

· A half or full day of horseback riding on the estate following streams through valleys to the “top of the world” with stunning views of the punilla valley and the Sierras Grandes beyond.

· Riders on horseback may have the opportunity to spend the morning helping the gauchos work cattle. The amount and type of cattle work will depend on the season: rounding up, herding, branding, etc. lunch can be back at the estancia or may have to be a picnic in the hills or by a stream.

· Enjoy a full day's horseback ride to explore Candongas C1600 church. Return to Los Potreros past the “Estancita” and the Dominican church. This can also be a half-day horseback ride to the Dominican church with a visit to the local single teacher school.

· Spend the day visiting the Cañada de los Condores and swim under the waterfall. Picnic by the crystal clear stream.

. A visit to Canada del Molle and Potrero de Niz, see more of the family history in the area.

. Picnic by a clear stream. Sip the ice cool white torrontes wine while the stakes are sizzling on the fire and a gaucho is trying to fish a trout out of the river.

. Ride on horseback towards the quebrachitos past the bellstone rock. From a high point see the spectacular view of Cordoba City in the distance and the pampas beyond.

· Ride on horseback to the far end of the estancia Chiviquin. Enjoy an "asado" or a picnic lunch. There is a chance to climb to the water divide and have breath-taking views of the Sierras Grandes, Carlos Paz and the lush valley of Punilla.

· An overnight stay at Chiche and Menta's farm is very popular as is an overnight camping stay at Plomo's Estancia under the Pan de Azucar.

. Take a polo lesson. Understand some of the rules that will make for greater enjoyment of viewing the game if not making you a high goal player! 

       Subject to change

The estancia is situated at 1100 metres and therefore weather can sometimes be unpredictable - there is always the possibility of a wet, windy or cold day, and so you should pack accordingly! In addition, the sun is very strong, and so hats and good sun protection are recommended all year round.

Hard hat (a limited supply of hard hats are available on the estancia but for comfort, fit and to ensure compliance with safety regulations in your own country we recommend you bring your own). Towels for the room and swimming pool are provided. The estancia generates its own electricity and supports responsible tourism. Therefore, the use of electrical items such as hairdryers and irons may be limited, and are not provided by the estancia. It is possible to do laundry- cold wash only and no ironing (we create our own electricity and so it is very precious to us!). There is no fixed charge – we just ask that guests reflect the washing in their gratuity.