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Estancia El Ombu de Areco

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  • Horse riding in El Ombu Restaurant
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This former colonial ranch offers a relaxing rural retreat in Argentina's Pampas.

This Italian Palazzo-style mansion has an ideal location in the heart of the Pampas near gaucho town San Antonio de Areco.

Dating from the 1880’s, this ranch is only a few hours from Buenos Aires, set in luxuriant parkland with a small selection of simple, atmospheric rooms with period furniture.

There are two unheated swimming pools, pleasant to use in summer, a communal living room and BBQ area where delicious asados of steak reared on the property are cooked regularly for guests. Activities available include horse-riding within the estancia, carriage drives and nature walks.

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What our clients say

  • Highlights?: Perito Moreno breathtaking, Cerro frias,Patagonian lunch and staff (Anna)delightful, Iguazu spectacular, Tango dancing at El Querandi unforgettable.

    AM, Egham Apr 2017
  • The estancia stay was wonderful, and a really special place to spend my 30th birthday - I was thoroughly spoilt! Our trip to Quebrada de Humahuaca with Juan was also…

    JK, North Shields Sep 2014
  • I have wanted to visit Argentina for years.  Journey Latin America helped by interpreting our desires and pulled together an excellent itinerary.  Our journey will be one of the most…

    LT, Wimborne Nov 2012
  • Highlight?: Too many but Iguazu stands out!

    JB, Mansfield Jan 2018
  • Most Memorable Moment?: Seeing Iguazu falls was brilliant.

    IM, Chippenham Apr 2017
  • We had a marvellous time, the welcome's we got at each airport was fantastic and everyone was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.  The people of Argentina are warm and friendly we…

    MC Apr 2010
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Sally Dodge - Travel Expert

A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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