Welcome to Argentina, a land of horses, born and built on horseback. The next three rides invite you to enjoy the uniqueness of this country.
There is no better way to understand the real Argentine spirit than to experience its world renowned “Estancias”. Full of tradition and history and cradle of the best Polo in the world, they are part of the way Argentina was made.
Estancia Santa María is a true working ranch at the core of the Argentine Pampas. It is a 3,000 acre Estancia, located 150 miles outside Buenos Aires. The Estancia is dedicated to livestock production and one of the best Argentine horse breeding operations. The horses you will see and ride are all of the best breeding in the country and have participated and placed in breeding and horse shows with great success.
Far outside the hustle and bustle of the city, Argentina offers a vast and pristine countryside that invites exploration on horseback. You have the chance to reinact one of the most amazing achievements in the history of mankind – Crossing the Andes on horseback through the exact same spot San Martín and his “Army of the Andes” did in 1817 to free the people of Chile from its European monarchs. This is a mythical journey that creates a once in a lifetime experience.
On each ride you will share time with the gauchos (the local cowboys). They are all horse loving people and very proud of their way of life and cattle raising skills. They are the true spirit of the Argentine culture.
Argentine history has elevated them to the level of myth. They are celebrated in both song and prose where they became truly heroic figures who pronounce their virtues as knights would with strength, bravery and honor.
