Transfer Option:

Your horseback riding trip will start at the horse-corral, where the farm hands saddle the mounts to get you on your way.
There are options for everybody. From a couple of hours of riding per day, up to the possibility of riding between the hills and the monumental cliffs for several days, enjoying the most incredible locations nature can offer. 

Horseback Excursions (samples):

The experience begins at the Montureo (place where the horseback riding gear is kept, where the guides are waiting with the horses already saddled to start the excursion.

·         Mount Colchequin
Length: 3 to 4 hours.
Ascent to the Hill. Return to the Farm. Attractions: riding on horseback around the same lands where the Comechingones Indians fought their last battle against the Spanish. Panoramic view of Ongamira Valley and the Farm. Eagle, condor and; pilgrim hawk watching. On top of the hill, there is one of the few places, apart form the Andes Range, where condors sleep and can be often seen at a short distance.

·         Horseback to the River
Length: 4 hours.
We go through a neighboring land and arrive at Copacabana River; we can go across the bed of the river as far as we want to. Once again the scenery is superb. We are soon surrounded by palm trees; we see wild donkeys and surely many goats. Baskets and bags made of palm-tree leaves with very typical designs are manufactured by villagers. It is important to sit down on the sandy beaches and contemplate the landscape that is completely different to the usual landscapes in Córdoba.

·         El Saucecito  excursion 
Length: 5 hours.
We go along the same path that takes us to the Piedra Pcrade and through a detour we arrive at Saucesito where the ground and the flora change completely. This is shady woodland in an intensive green that contrasts with what we usually find in this zone. During this ride we cross several streams – ideal to plunge into in the summer.

·   Piedra Parada excursion
Length: 3 hours.
Across a track made by a Russina engineer at the beginning of the twentieth century. We will see different landscapes, finding a wide range of greens and blues. On the skyline we will see the Salinas Grandes and some small villages. It is usual to find animals from the local faunda such as foxes, hares, many kinds of birds, among which a “chuna” may appear.

·   Full Moon Ride
Length: 3 hours.
Departure after dinner. Full Moon horseback riding by night within the Farm, crossing Mount Aspero and Piedra Parada. Return by Puente de Laja. Back to the Farm. Attractions: an unforgettable experience on horseback under Córdoba’s full moonlight.  

·   La Cascada excursion
Length: 3 hours.
Cross-country horseback riding excursion. Climbing up and down several hills we arrive at a hidden waterfall. This is an ideal excursion where you can have picnic by the creek on warm days

   Subject to change

Average yearly temperatures:

Jan         Max 33 Cº   Min 18 Cº

Feb        Max 32 Cº    Min 17 Cº

Mar        Max 29 Cº    Min 16 Cº

Apr        Max 25 Cº    Min 12 Cº

May       Max 22 Cº    Min 9 Cº

Jun         Max 18 Cº    Min 5 Cº

Jul          Max 18 Cº    Min 5 Cº

Aug        Max 21 Cº    Min 6 Cº

Sep        Max 24 Cº     Min 9 Cº

Oct         Max 27 Cº    Min 12 Cº

Nov       Max 30 Cº     Min 15 Cº

Dec        Max 32 Cº    Min 17 C

The estancia is very cozy and comfortable. The rooms are spacious and bright and with all the modern conveniences. Open the windows at dawn to experience the view from the house for an unforgettable moment. The large garden concentrates the magic of the location. It is the ideal spot to enjoy nature after horse-back riding or an afternoon at the pool. Most of the bathrooms are shared – one for every two rooms.  Two rooms have a private bath.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Argentine Criollo

Present in all of South America, the name given to the creole horse varies from country to country: Criollo in Argentina or Uruguay; Crioulo in Brazil, Costeño and Morochuco in Peru; Corralero in Chile and Llanero in Venezuela. 

This breed is the direct descendant of horses brought to the New World since the arrival of Columbus, imported by Spanish conquistadors during the 16th century. Many of these war horses escaped or were abandoned, and rapidly returned to a more primal state in an environment perfect for their development, the Pampa . Until the beginning of the 19th century, colonial Argentines also used these creole horses, taking what they needed from the wild herds roaming the Pampa. Later they began to import European horses, notably Percherons and Thoroughbreds, which they crossed with the creole..  The Criollo is a medium-length horse, with a powerful body. Size : 1.38 m to 1.52 m (13.2h to 15.0h.

Basic riding lessons are available free of charge.

Tack:		South American
Horses:		Criollo cross
Pace:		Moderate some trots and canters according to riding level | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(2 to 4 out of 5)    All riding levels
Weight:		Max 100 kg
Riders:		Min 1 riders	Max 18 riders (per riding group)	Max Capacity 18

Argentine Criollo

Present in all of South America, the name given to the creole horse varies from country to country: Criollo in Argentina or Uruguay; Crioulo in Brazil, Costeño and Morochuco in Peru; Corralero in Chile and Llanero in Venezuela. 

This breed is the direct descendant of horses brought to the New World since the arrival of Columbus, imported by Spanish conquistadors during the 16th century. Many of these war horses escaped or were abandoned, and rapidly returned to a more primal state in an environment perfect for their development, the Pampa . Until the beginning of the 19th century, colonial Argentines also used these creole horses, taking what they needed from the wild herds roaming the Pampa. Later they began to import European horses, notably Percherons and Thoroughbreds, which they crossed with the creole..  The Criollo is a medium-length horse, with a powerful body. Size : 1.38 m to 1.52 m (13.2h to 15.0h.

Basic riding lessons are available free of charge.

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.