A spring day at an estancia

A spring day at an estancia

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 activiti...
Read More
Mate crop

How much mate is produced?

Yerba mate, whose scientific name is Ilex Paraguariensis, is a tree native to the Paraná Jungle, which in the wild can reach a height of between 12 and 16 meters. To facilitate their harvest, the plants are pruned up to twice a year to an average height of 2 meters.   In Argentina, we call [&h...
Read More
Difference between Estancias and Chakras

Difference between Estancias and Chakras

Estancias and Chakras appeared in Argentina in the 16th century during the Hispanic colonization.   The Chakras were used for agriculture and the Estancias specialized in cattle raising. They mainly raised sheep for wool, and also cows for meat, fat and tallow.   The Estancias had at least...
Read More