An estancia day offers a refined yet authentic introduction to Argentina’s rural heritage. Historic estancias reflect agricultural traditions and hospitality.
Visitors enjoy horseback riding, open-air activities, and traditional meals while exploring historic ranches.
It is an ideal way to experience Argentina beyond the city, through its landscapes and traditions.
Estancia is a term with several uses. In Latin America, a farm is a farm that is used for livestock and agriculture. It is a rural establishment that includes a hull (housing with other structures, such as stables, silos, etc.) and land for farming and grazing. It can be compared to the stays with the…
We usually think of an estancia during summer or spring days. Autumn is also a great time of the year to take a break from the city and spend a day at an estancia with family and friends. The weather in April and May tend to be mild, with comfortable temperatures. This makes autumn a…
Now that spring started in September, more and more people are heading outside to enjoy more outdoors activities that will connect them to nature that begins to bloom. An estancia is the perfect place to enjoy yourself and give spring a warm welcome! With warmer temperatures, outside activities are easier to enjoy. Whether that…
Argentina’s countryside is home to a living relic of its colonial era: the historic estancias. Established during Spanish colonization in the 16th century, these vast agricultural estates became emblematic of Argentina’s rural landscape. Initially granted to Spanish conquistadors as rewards, estancias quickly became key centers for cattle farming, significantly impacting the nation’s economy by supplying…
A estancia day at a horse ranch unfurls as a picturesque opportunity to connect with these majestic animals and revel in the beauty of the season. The warmth of the sun, the gentle rustling of leaves, and the rhythmic hoofbeats set the stage for a day filled with equestrian adventures.
The first estancias and chacras (smaller farms than estancias), appeared in Argentina in the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization. The conquistadores and explorers were rewarded, by the grace of royal concessions, with very large pieces of land called suertes (lucky). They accepted those lands as a reward, a “payment” for their efforts. From that word comes the term “pagos” commonly used…