Horseback Riding at Estancia Villa María
Description
Discover the beauty of the rural landscape with a delightful horseback ride at a ranch in Cañuelas, located just an hour's drive from Buenos Aires. This experience offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature!
Argentinian Equestrian Journey
Situated on the edge of Cañuelas, this ranch presents an enchanting backdrop for a pleasant horseback ride through natural surroundings. Its ample grounds, highlighted by a lovely country house and a meticulously designed botanical garden by the esteemed landscaper Benito Carrasco, set the stage for an unforgettable adventure.
Start your experience by immersing yourself in the captivating world of Argentine horses, uncovering details about their breeding, training, and the attentive care each animal receives. If you are new to saddling, there’s no need to worry – we will assist you every step of the way.
Following this introduction, we will tailor the riding path to match the group's abilities. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of riding before embarking on a soothing trek through the ranch's expansive landscape. Meanwhile, intermediate and advanced riders can enjoy a more demanding excursion across the vibrant Argentine pampas.
Concluding the chosen route, the horseback expedition will return to the stables of the ranch.
Dining at the Ranch
For those opting for the lunch package, a traditional meal awaits you after the horseback ride at the ranch.
The menu features Argentine empanadas as appetizers, followed by a classic asado, which includes various cuts of meat accompanied by a fresh side salad as the main dish, and a selection of either dessert or coffee. Beverages consist of either mineral water or a soft drink, along with a glass of red or white wine for each guest.
Pickup Options and Timing
When making your reservation, you can choose from the following options, both of which allow the addition of lunch:
- Pickup from Buenos Aires: we will collect you from your hotel at 9 am.
- Pickup from Cañuelas: we will meet you directly at the ranch at 10 am.
The total duration of this experience is 3 hours from Cañuelas without lunch and 5 hours including lunch. When starting from Buenos Aires, the overall duration is 5 hours without meals and 7 hours with meals.
Experience Polo
For those interested in a unique activity, consider adding a polo experience at the ranch to your itinerary.
What's included
- Hotel pickup & drop–off in Buenos Aires (depending on selection)
- Transport by bus or minibus (depending on selection)
- English–speaking instructor
- Horse ride
- Riding material
- Lunch (depending on selection)
Cancellation policy
Rimborso del 50.0% se cancelli almeno 48 ore prima (local time)
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 72 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
Tour from Buenos Aires
At 9 am, we'll pick you up at the hotel in Buenos Aires that you indicated during the booking process. Please be ready a few minutes beforehand.
Tour from Cañuelas
At 10 am, we'll meet you at the Estancia Villa María ranch, located on the outskirts of Cañuelas. Please arrive at least a few minutes early.
At the following Google Maps link, you can see the exact location of the ranch:
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