My friend and her mom and I recently spent three weeks in Argentina. The last leg of our trip was in B.A. After spending the previous two weeks in various countryside settings throughout Argentina, we were needing an outdoors fix again after almost a week in the city. Of course we were a bit nervous about the place, as we were going solely on reviews--but they were mostly all good. Also, I had some trouble at one point in reaching Ana via email, but that was due to what we learned is the nature of using the Internet sometimes in Argentina. It just goes out...Anyhow, I called instead and all was confirmed. A car comes to pick you up and then takes you to the ranch. We went on the gaucho's day off, so our riding experience was with the second hand man, Alejandro. We had a great time riding, but the day was made even better by the fact that the simple food was actually some of the best we had in all our travels: homemade empanadas and good, good steaks, served sizzling and also by the fact that the host family was so much fun to hang out with. We went on a day where we were the only people riding...the previous day they had a large group. So after our first ride when we returned to eat, Ana and Pancho's children and their friends arrived to eat as well and visit. They sat down with us and we passed the time talking with all of them. Really an awesome time. The scenery was beautiful and peaceful, but I have to say that it was the company and the ease of the people at the place that I think made it special...we didn't just feel like tourists, we felt like guests. Highly recommended. I'd love to return to this place.




