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The Estancia experience - relaxing homestay on an Argentine cattle farm | 10/11 days
Estancia Los Potreros is a 6,000 acre working cattle farm which has remained in the same Anglo-Argentine family for four generations. The estancia is situated at an altitude of 915m, nestled between the pampas and the Andes in the heart of the beautiful region of Cordoba. The main house is steeped in family history that goes back to the days of the Jesuits, who first organised farming in the area before they were forced to leave in 1769. The family today provides short and long breaks for those who want to experience first-hand the majesty and rural tradition of Argentina.
Riding is usually centred round estancia life with occasional overnight excursions. Accommodation on the farm is simple and offers all creature comforts. Alternatively, enjoy a longer ride away from the estancia, during which you may be in the saddle for four to five hours a day. Nights away from Los Potreros are spent camping or in local dwellings, which offer a glimpse of another way of life.
Suggested 10 day tailor-made itinerary at Los Potreros:
Day 1:Fly to Buenos Aires
Day 2:Fly to Cordoba and drive to Los Potreros
Days 3-8:Estancia Los Potreros
Day 9:Fly to Cordoba/Buenos Aires
Day 10:Fly to London
Suggested 11 day tailor-made itinerary for trail riding:
Day 1:Fly to Buenos Aires
Day 2:Fly to Cordoba and drive to Los Potreros
Day 3:Preparation ride
Day 4:Ride to Estancia Potrero de Loza
Day 5:Day ride from Estancia Potrero de Loza
Day 6:Ride to La Cumbre
Day 7:La Cumbre
Day 8:Ride to Mentas
Day 9:Return to Los Potreros
Day 10:Fly to Cordoba/Buenos Aires
Day 11:Fly to London
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Trip reports for South America
Fiona’s travel tips
FOR THE LESS ACTIVE: If you don’t want to trek the whole Inca Trail, take the train and hop off early to enjoy a wonderful day’s walk instead.
MY FAVOURITE PLACE: (Once I had got over a slight vertigo moment), sitting atop Wayna Picchu watching the cloud drift over the ruins of Machu Picchu spread out below me.
DON’T MISS: Superb camping at the edge of the Salar de Uyuni. The walk-in tents, though not en-suite, each have a built in stove and the view from the loo is to die for.
TOP TIP: See Lake Titicaca and its floating reedbed islands from the Bolivian side — it’s much less visited than from Peru.
BEST TIME TO GO:
Argentina: October to April
Bolivia: April to September
Chile: October to April
Ecuador: October to June
Galapagos: year-round
Peru: April to October
JOURNEY TIME:
Argentina: 16 hours (indirect)
Bolivia: 18 hours (indirect)
Chile: 18 hours (indirect)
Ecuador: 14½ hours indirect
Galapagos: 14½ hours indirect
Peru: 14½ hours (indirect)
Clients’ comments
“We loved exploring a part of the world that neither of us knew previously. Without your guidance we would not have known where to start and we felt we came away with a very good and broad experience”.
Mr and Mrs Charles Pybus, Argentina, Chile and Brazil“From the moment I contacted Fiona again, I knew that I was going to have a fabulous time. She always seems to make my trips holidays of a lifetime. I loved the dramatic way in which we travelled to the Napo Wildlife Centre and the MV Santa Cruz was great despite being quite a large ship. The guides were tremendous. I cannot thank you enough for all the hard work you put in”.
Charlotte Langley, Ecuador and the Galapagos