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Argentina – Corrientes, Estancia La Rosita & Gaucho Rides

An authentic family owned Estancia in Corrientes province, northern Argentina. Flexible stays for 3 or more nights; 6 night ‘estancia to estancia’ rides for intermediate riders and above, March to November.
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Where is it?

About 600 kms north of Buenos Aires in Corrientes province.

What is it like?

Corrientes is the heart of traditional ‘gaucho’ country. Largely flat and sub-tropical, its landscape is open grassy meadow with marshland, eucalyptus plantations and further afield, the swamps of the Parana and Corrientes rivers. La Rosita is a ‘real’ cattle and horse rearing estancia – horses, cattle, polo, nature – a genuine gaucho lifestyle you are warmly invited to share. With just 7 rooms at the Estancia, your stay is completely personal and the overall feeling is that it is a real pleasure to show you the best of rural Argentine life.

Who does it suit?

Anyone who wants to experience authentic rural Argentine hospitality. Join the gaucho life – horses, cattle, food and fun. Stays are flexible; the estancia is open year-round and you can ride as much as you wish, exploring the pampa, lagoons, forest and sand dunes. There’s always cattle work to join, from rounding up to helping with the general husbandry on a working estancia, as well as polo, fishing, swimming and, between March and November, Gaucho Rides heading to other estancias, staying at different farms each night.

Why we love it

It really is authentic rural, cattle-rearing, Argentina at its best – colourful gauchos, rodeos, round-ups, ‘asados’ – a taste of rural life and always with real love!

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In a Nutshell

Riding
3-6 hours a day or tailored to suit
Horses
Farm bred crosses, with Criollo, TB, quarterhorse or Percheron blood
Pace
Varied, tailored to suit (fast to moderate on Gaucho Ride)
Riding Ability
Novice to experienced riders; families welcome (intermediate and above only on Gaucho Ride)
Weight Limit
About 95kg (15 stone) but contact us if you are 90kg (14st 2lbs) or over
Group Size
Maximum 12
Accommodation
Comfortable estancia
2026 Dates
Year round (March to November for Gaucho Rides); see “Key Information” below
2026 Prices
6 night stays from USD 1,750 (approx £1,370) per person; see “Key Information” below
What you'll be doing

Itinerary in Brief

Gaucho Ride

Below is an example itinerary. Please ask us for other itineraries.

Day 1

Own arrangements to arrive Buenos Aires. Make your way to Retiro central bus station in Buenos Aires in time for the overnight luxury sleeper bus to Esquina in Corrientes province.

Day 2

Early morning arrival in the town of Esquina, where you will be met and transferred by car to Estancia la Rosita (about 30 mins drive). Breakfast and time to rest when you arrive. A little later, head off on an introductory ride to try the horses and the Argentine riding style. Return to the estancia for lunch and a chance in the afternoon to head out again, riding alongside the gauchos. Later, a candlelit dinner in the dining room of the 19th century part of the estancia.

Day 3

Enjoy a morning ride across the grassy pampa, with plenty of chances to try your horse at all paces. Return to the estancia for lunch and a siesta. In the afternoon, head to the estancia’s own polo ground for some stick and ball practice with the gauchos who are all good players. Night La Rosita.

Day 4

An early wake up and breakfast before mounting up for a long day in the saddle, about 22 miles in all. Lunch is a typical Argentine 'asado' (barbecue) on the shores of a lagoon and the afternoon’s ride finishes at the end of a tree lined drive at the simple but cosy estancia La Amistad. Dinner and night La Amistad.

Day 5

Mount up on new horses, with yesterday’s enjoying a rest as they lope along with the group. The route passes through and between lagoons inhabited by alligators and capybara and you'll stop for lunch along the way at an old cattle station. After a siesta, continue on to the next estancia, the aptly named Buena Vista. Time for a refreshing dip in the pool before dinner and the night at Buena Vista.

Day 6

Breakfast before setting out from Buena Vista, through native scrub and across the pampa to a lunch spot overlooking the Corrientes River. If the water leval allows, you might find a place to cross the river or will stop for lunch before the next part of the journey, which is by boat to Estancia La Pelada. Settle in at the estancia and with a long day of riding tomorrow, a leisurely afternoon with time to relax by the pool. Dinner and night La Pelada.

Day 7

Breakfast tthen set off on the longest riding day, following a route back to La Rosita. Head out across the wide pampa, keeping up the pace to cover plenty of ground before lunch. An 'asado', then ride on until you reach a district of small farms outside Esquina. In the evening reach the welcome sight of La Rosita. Dinner and night at La Rosita.

Day 8

A last morning at the estancia with your choice of walks, a ride, perhaps polo and time to relax. In the afternoon your final ride out with the gauchos and after packing up, a special dinner followed a late evening transfer to Esquina for the overnight bus back to Buenos Aires.

Day 9

Arrive Buenos Aires at about 08.00. Own arrangements for a taxi to Ezeiza International airport and for your onward travel.
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What People Say

"What an amazing experience. We had a truly fabulous time. The riding was second to none, the ponies safe, kind and matched to our individual ability. Plenty of canters and gallops, lots of real cattle work - herding, driving, branding, tagging. The food great and plentiful and hospitality superb. The environment stunning, we saw owls, frogs in abundance and even an alligator. The gauchos were fun, vigilant, accommodating and looked after us so well. Thank you so much to all at Estancia la Rosita."
JH (Essex)
"I am in heaven! I loved Estancia la Rosita SO MUCH. Wow. Thank you so so much for your recommendation, and helping me through the entire booking process and answering all of my questions, and for your patience. This was without a doubt a trip of a lifetime. Everyone at Estancia la Rosita made my horse riding dreams come true, and I had such a magical time. I hope to be back soon."
AK (Canada)
“We had a great holiday, my first riding holiday like this so nothing to compare to but feel that Fernando and his family and staff really made it special - they couldn’t have done more to ensure we were having a great time.”
PC (Hampshire)
“It was absolutely incredible! Fernando is a legend and made the holiday such fun and well as answering our endless questions about the estancia, horses and cattle!”
SG (Dorset)
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