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Horseback riding tours
Rides in
Argentina
Intro to Argentina
 Buenos AiresCordoba/Mendoza Corrientes
Extensions:
Fitzroy Trek
Brazil
Chile
Ecuador
Peru
Uruguay
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Deluxe Buenos Aires Equestrian Escape
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Discover a heavenly place, friendly and bucolic, perfect for those who love nature and beauty…
Live the life of
an Argentine aristocrat at this restored Norman-Tudor mansion just 45
minutes from buzzing Buenos Aires. Spend the days exploring the 180
acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on a guided walk, in a carriage
or on horseback (possibly the most appropriate choice in Argentina).
From polo and tennis to yoga and nature walks, this estancia is a haven
of outdoor pursuits — though sipping a glass of wine on a vine-covered
veranda is just as appropriate. The three floor mansion estate, was built by renowned architect Alejandro Bustillo in Maximo Paz. The estancia can host 30 people, but riding groups are kept small. You can opt for daily trail rides into the countryside or add some Polo instructions with the professionals...
In the main house, two white marble staircases lead to a maze of spacious corridors hung with big-name paintings, and enormous bedrooms with masterfully inlaid wood floors and marble fireplaces. This is an enchanting boutique hotel, which features a piano room, a billiards rooms, two reading rooms, a large modern living room, a colonial dining room with 19th Century Spanish furniture, a modern breakfast room and tables on the veranda. Everybody can find their own nook to eat, sleep and meditate.
Laze in the princely blue swimming pool and stroll amidst the marble benches and statues in the park - designed 70 years ago by famous landscaper Charles Thays. Dinners, luncheons, and garden parties are held in this fashionable "old time" atmosphere.
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Short Getaway
Center-based ride
Polo Clinic
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Meeting:
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Maximo Paz
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Airport:
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Buenos Aires
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Transfer:
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Buenos Aires airport or city hotel
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
Max
8 riders
(per riding group)
Max Capacity
24
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Trip Brochure (PDF) 
Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2013
Rates include:
Deluxe accommodations in Superior room category, all gourmet meals (from lunch on arrival to breakfast of departure day), table wine and sodas included during meals, 2 days of riding - there are morning and afternoon rides. Internet access. Horse carriage rides. Bike rental.
| A | 2013 | 3 day stay, AP rate per person | 3d / 2n | $375 |
| HT service charge if not booked with other riding vacation or longer package | $45 |
| 1 hour of polo instructions - rate per day, per person | $120 |
| Extra night w/ meals and horse riding - rate per night, per room | $375 |
Tax:
21
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Transfer and Other Options:
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2013
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Transfer from BA International airport - per car (up to 4) each way
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₱
410
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$105
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2013
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Transfer from Recoleta area - per car (up to 4) each way
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₱
380
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$95
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2013
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Transfer from Palermo area - per car (up to 4) each way
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₱
450
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$115
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2013
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Transfer from BA Domestic airport - per car (up to 4) each way
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₱
490
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$125
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Private transfers from Buenos Aires can be arranged from either airport or from any city hotel (rates are per car of up to 4 pax).
Transfers are to be paid in ARS cash - direct to the driver!
Check in at 2pm / Check out at 11am (you can stay at the estancia if your flight is a late departure - but you must check out from room)
Tour Dates for 2013
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2013
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01/01
- 12/31
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3d / 2n
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3 day stay, AP rate per pers...
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24
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Reserve
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Available anytime during the year.
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Rates do not include:
Polo instructions, beverages (both non- and alcoholic) outside of the meal times, massage services
During your stay you can assemble your own time table. We suggest to start with a horse ride to fully appreciate the surrounding of the estate with its 1500 acres of land. Afterwards we will meet for and exquisite homemade lunch. In the afternoon it is time to relax and maybe go out for another ride by mid afternoon. Or take one of the bikes and wander off on your own.Horseback excursions are available daily. There is a ride going out at 10:30 and at 3:30 pm.
Before dinner we suggest you enjoy an aperitif in the hotel's living-bar, an ideal place to mingle with other guests. Then you you will be able to dine in one of the covered galleries continuing to enjoy the natural surroundings not without first going to the wine cellar to choose from the 40 labels of Argentine wines to accompany your meal. The next day you continue on with another splendid relaxing day with funfulled activities ... maybe even go for a horse drawn carriage ride.
Polo Lessons
We invite you to enjoy this sport in the context of one of the flagship Estancias of Argentina, in a country which has dominated the sport throughout the history and gave birth to one of the highest handicap players in the world.
Polo lessons are taught on an individual basis and are to develop a theoretical section, addressing the basic knowledge of the sport, and another section of intense practice. Introduction to the sport. History. Different levels of play. Shock and tips. Besides, you will be provided with horses and the necessary equipment for the game.
Important…
- Classes are offered by the Master Polo of the estancia.
- The Estancia offers complete equipment consisting of hard helmets, sticks, saddles and bowls (except boots).
Other Activities:
- Carriage rides
- Bicycles rides
- Botanical walks Circuits
- Swimming-pool (outdoor)
- Tennis and Volley courts, Soccer field
- Billiard Table
- Table games
- Selection of movies and concerts
- Ping-pong
Meeting:
Maximo Paz
Airport:
Buenos Aires
Transfer:
Buenos Aires airport or city hotel
Distance:
15 minutes from Ezeiza airport. 45 minutes from BA city
Private transfers from Buenos Aires can be arranged from either airport or from any city hotel (rates are per car of up to 4 pax).
Transfers are to be paid in ARS cash - direct to the driver!
Check in at 2pm / Check out at 11am (you can stay at the estancia if your flight is a late departure - but you must check out from room)
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Tack:
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South American, Polo
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Horses:
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Criollos and Polo Ponies
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Pace:
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Moderate for all riding levels.
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2
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3
out of 5) Novice+
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
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Max
8 riders
(per riding group)
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Max Capacity
24
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in chart. The minimum passport validity is equivalent to the time granted by the immigration authorities.VisasNot required by nationals referred to. more
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Monthly averages
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| January |
Avg Low: 21°
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Avg High: 28°
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Avg Precipitation: 8.19 cm
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| February |
Avg Low: 20°
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Avg High: 27°
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Avg Precipitation: 7.17 cm
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| March |
Avg Low: 19°
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Avg High: 25°
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Avg Precipitation: 9.06 cm
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| April |
Avg Low: 15°
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Avg High: 21°
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Avg Precipitation: 7.08 cm
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| May |
Avg Low: 12°
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Avg High: 18°
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Avg Precipitation: 5.73 cm
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| June |
Avg Low: 9°
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Avg High: 15°
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Avg Precipitation: 3.35 cm
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| July |
Avg Low: 8°
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Avg High: 14°
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Avg Precipitation: 3.63 cm
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| August |
Avg Low: 10°
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Avg High: 16°
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Avg Precipitation: 3.9 cm
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| September |
Avg Low: 11°
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Avg High: 17°
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Avg Precipitation: 3.51 cm
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| October |
Avg Low: 14°
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Avg High: 21°
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Avg Precipitation: 6.32 cm
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| November |
Avg Low: 17°
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Avg High: 23°
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Avg Precipitation: 6.55 cm
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| December |
Avg Low: 20°
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Avg High: 26°
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Avg Precipitation: 6.88 cm
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This list is only a guideline for you
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Travel documents and Voucher
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Flight tickets
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Passport
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Visa (check with your consulate)
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RIDING GEAR
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Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!)
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Trekking shoes or riding boots + Minichaps
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Long-sleeved shirt
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Riding helmet (recommended for all trips)
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Riding gloves
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Hat (with chin strip) or cap with brim for sun protection
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Rain coat/Wax jacket
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PERSONAL CLOTHING
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Jacket or sweater for cool evenings
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Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts
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Jeans
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Shorts
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Underwear and socks
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Pyjama
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Light summer jacket
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Warm jacket
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Comfortable shoes/sneakers
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Swimsuit
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ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING
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Personal Toiletries
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Insect protection
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Personal medications
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Sore cream (for the emergency)
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Sewing kit
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Handkerchiefs
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Adapter for electric appliances
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Camera and enough extra films
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Belt pack
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Address book and pen (for pictures postcards!)
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Sun glasses with strap
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Sun tan lotion and lip balm
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Flashlight and batteries
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The estancia has 11 luxurious rooms arranged with the
traditional charm of a Estancia. King
or twin beds dressed up with Egyptian cotton sheets, private ensuite
bathrooms and L´Occitane amenities. Wireless Internet connection, LCD
televisions and satellite connection.
In the main house, two white
marble staircases lead to a maze of spacious corridors hung with
big-name paintings, and enormous bedrooms with masterfully inlaid wood
floors and marble fireplaces. This is an enchanting boutique hotel,
which features a piano room, a billiards rooms, two reading rooms, a
large modern living room, a colonial dining room with 19th Century
Spanish furniture, a modern breakfast room and tables on the veranda.
Everybody can find their own nook to eat, sleep and meditate.
Superior Rooms (40 sq.m.)
Superior Rooms are spacious with a king size bed dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets. Estancia Villa Maria offers its superior rooms, flat screen TV, DVD, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers as well as providing daily turndown service with special amenities.
Most superior rooms are located on the first floor with excellent view of colorful park and lake
Suites (55 square meters)
The most attractive rooms with different environments and large dimensions. Big windows give away the incomparable view of Centennial Park's stay. Estancia Villa Maria offers its rooms Suite King size bed dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets, Nespresso coffee machines, flat screen TV, DVD, safe box with capacity for laptops and fireplace. The bathroom has L'Occitane amenities, special bath salts, hair dryers, bathrobes and slippers. It provides daily turndown service with Gota water and special amenities to suit the occasion of his visit.
The Cuisine
The cuisine at the estancia was born of a spirit of appreciation of life and countryside customs. High quality standards in its raw materials and the application of techniques and advanced culinary knowledge make the gastronomic experience a creative and sensual play.
Among our options you will find local dishes, inspired on the Argentinean cuisine of the early Twentieth Century brought to our days using Mediterranean and special techniques of the French Campiña Cuisine. This fusion preserves the flavors of its regional identity of a traditional Estancia that employs original products for the production of each dish.
Table wine, water and sodas are served with meals. There is an additional extensive wine list for the wine connoisseurs in you.
This trip includes
some wine with dinner
and can accommodate special dietary requests.
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Tack:
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South American, Polo
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Horses:
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Criollos and Polo Ponies
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Pace:
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Moderate for all riding levels.
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2
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3
out of 5) Novice+
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
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Max
8 riders
(per riding group)
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Max Capacity
24
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Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in chart. The minimum passport validity is equivalent to the time granted by the immigration authorities.
Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for either business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days (extensions for a further 90 days are possible for some nationals; contact the consulate for details). \
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
Visa Note
Argentine minors traveling to or from Argentina, if unaccompanied by their parents or traveling with a single parent, must carry their parents’ or legal guardian’s authorisation to travel, which must be certified by an Argentine Consul if issued abroad. Fines will be levied if passengers do not comply with immigration requirements and passengers will be deported.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
Yes |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
Yes |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Deluxe Buenos Aires Equestrian Escape
Tour Code:
IT-ARSRBAVM
3 days /
2 nights
~$375.00
Dates :
Available all Year
Difficulty :
Riding Level Explained | A | Beginner
 | Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter. | | B | Novice
 | Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of
applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting
trots, and short canters. | | C | Intermediate
 | Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces
(including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly. |
| D | Strong Intermediate
 | Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day. | | E | Advanced
 | All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country. |
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