Buena Vista is a 4000ha working estancia situated in the northern wetland province of Corrientes - 6 hours by bus from Buenos Aires. The estancia offers riding to neighbouring properties, to the Rio Corrientes, to the historic town of Esquina, as well as rides on the property itself. Daily riding distance varies between 20 - 40km. Rides are guided by the local gaucho ranch hands. In addition you can stay at the estancia as a non-rider - there is a very nice pool to enjoy. Accommodation is in twin rooms with private facilities and stays include full board with 3 home made meals.
Transfer collection from the bus terminal in Esquina is included, but the bus fare from/to Buenos Aires is approximately USD80 extra for a return ticket.

A luxurious 4000ha cattle estancia on the Samborombon Bay whose grounds are today a private nature reserve. This sets it apart from other establishments in the area that cultivate the soil. Quirky original builders extravagantly built stables, stores and tea houses in Tudor style until they ran out of money. The lady of the house also had an artificial lake built in front of her main house. The Juan Geronimo estancia also offer stays for the non-rider with outdoor picnics and walks. Butler service. Nice pool. Convenient road access from Buenos Aires via La Plata.

Stay at the English/Welsh Pickenpack family's Estancia La Luisa on the Atlantic Coast of Argentina, some 950km South from Buenos Aires. In addition to overnight accommodation the list of possible activities in which you can participate are many: riding on the farm or on the beach, walking, swimming at the beach, polo practice on the excellent polo ponies, cattle mustering, bird watching, beach picnics, historic town visit, or even sail down the Rio Negro...
There are some 80 species of birds at the farm, including green parrots, owls, partridge, rhea, song birds and several interesting small animals - such as the armadillo and patagonian hare. The Estancia is located an overnights bus drive to the South of Buenos Aires, or is reachable via internal flight connections to Bahia Blanca and a subsequent transfer by minibus. Riding here is suitable for the accomplished rider as the pace is hard and fast on the polo ponies. The ground is sandy.

Estancia La Rosita near the historic Esquina town on the Corrientes river is situated some 600km to the North of Buenos Aires in true cattle country. This is a large 2500ha estancia with excellent accommodation and a long list of available activities. These extend to taking Spanish lessons from experienced language teachers at the estancia itself. In addition to riding on the property you can join the Gaucho Trail Ride to complete a circuit of adjacent estancias. Other things to do include cattle wrangling, working with the gauchos, practising polo, fishing and boating on the river and bird-watching in the surrounding wetlands which are rich in native birds as well as animal life. For full details of tailor made options at estancia La Rosita see this pdf file.

A huge estancia that borders one side of a 70km salt pan. The Anglo-argentine owners have made this an area where wildlife is protected and therefore abundant, living in the wilderness relatively undisturbed. There are maras (Patagonian hares), rheas (Patagonian ostrich) and large herds of guanaco (a type of wild Llama) roaming the open glades, and as many as 80 species of native birds. The horses are large body Argentine Criollos that are used for cattle wrangling and provide an unforgettable riding experience, being superbly responsive and agile. In addition to riding out, one can participate in the cattle work, or just relax by swimming in the Autralian type windmill tanks during the hot afternoons when the temperature typically surpasses 40C. There are some 80 species of birds at the farm, including green parrots, owls, partridge, rhea, song birds and several interesting small animals - such as the armadillo and patagonian hare. The Estancia is located an overnights bus drive to the South of Buenos Aires, or is reachable via internal flight connections to Bahia Blanca and a subsequent transfer by minibus.

Estancia Stag River located some 3 hours drive from Rio Gallegos in the far South of Patagonia is home to one of the finest criollo pedigree studs in Santa Cruz province. The Scottish Johnston family own a scenic 20000ha sheep property with excellent riding terrain across open grasslands and through native lenga and nire forests. The condor nesting site in the hills above the main house is one of the largest in South America, and offers excellent opportunities to take photos or just to become better acquainted with these giant birds of prey that are emblematic of the nearby Andes. Excellent farm fare and afternoon teas are courtesy of Mrs. Johnston. The Estancia also offers overnight accommodation should you not be inclined to pay the high fees charged in nearby Torres del Paine National Park (in Chile), or Puerto Natales - the estancia is only a 3/4 hour drive from the Pacific ocean across the border at Puerto Natales.

Ideal for nature lovers, Indian Bay offers a variety of different activities apart from just horse riding - sea lion, killer whale and dolphin watching along the 100km of private coastline - 21 colonies of breeding seabirds, including one of 60,000 Magellanic Penguins, as well as petrels, skuas, cormorants, herons, terns, gulls and ducks - the greatest diversity of sea birds in all Patagonia. An entire private village and its's surrounding terrestrial and sea environment is thus available for you to enjoy Patagonian wildlife in an unspoilt and peaceful setting.

One of the unique trip encounters is with the extremely rare flight-less steamer duck, the 200 resident pairs found here being the major remaining part of the world population. Other terms serve equally well to highlight several interesting experiences here; "quarteron horse riding experience" - the superbly trained criollo/percheron crosses are worth a location visit just for the experience of riding these large animals that are very well behaved, turn on a dime and listen to every rider command with commendable willingness - courtesy of Raul, their "Welsh" gaucho trainer; "fossilized forest experience" - yes, indeed there are also fossil deposits, the petrified forest remains allow you to contemplate details of tree rings, bark and trunk features close-up-close-up; "crystal clear ocean experience" - tropical even, one might call it. At Indian Bay the riding is enhanced by the discovery and observation of all the above, while the operator backup is professional, with all your personal requirements catered to in a most satisfactory manner. Indeed there are cooks, waiters, drivers, room attendants, grooms, and riding guides to help make your stay as pleasant as possible. The overnight accommodation is superb, being composed as you can see on the accompanying photos, of twin share self contained bungalows built directly fronting the beach and close to the private restaurant. Each bungalow has a self-contained sitting room, bedrooms for four people and a well furnished bathroom.

Of course the village seaweed industry is in itself of great interest - you can follow the harvesting process at sea and learn all about the many different species of seaweed that are used in the production of a variety of products. Optional activities include scuba diving, salt water fishing, trekking and mountain biking.

The highly advanced local sheep operation with 20,000 animals will interest the agriculturally inclined.

A vast and wild land with gullies cut into the land by receding glaciers, and crystal clear water meadows which contrast with the arid plain. Bordering one of these oases there is a small lodge, open to visitors through Spring and Summer. On day or half day rides, wild horses, guanacos and rheas (South American ostriches) can be seen on the plains. In the lagoons that dot the landscape pink flamingos, black neck swans, upland geese and ducks can be seen in the hundreds. Riding through farms, you will also be able to get to know the ways and traditions of the local people and enjoy the famous Patagonian lamb barbecue.The lodge location is approximately 3 hours drive from Bariloche town.