Estancia Ranquilco has 5 star reviews on Trip Advisor! Click here to read them.
“We just wanted to write to say a huge thank you for everything over the last week at Ranquilco – we had a wonderful time and were so well looked after, so much delicious food and wine and the best company. Sergio was a legend and definitely made our riding experience unforgettable, so many spectacular views and endless laughs. Our Castellano is much improved, entirely down to his unbelievable patience at trying to understand gringos who sound like toddlers! Thank you so much again.” Much love, Laura and Richard, riding guests 2009
“Thank you for making our stay an unforgettable experience. We really enjoyed your company, the beautiful nature, the horses and special atmosphere at Ranquilco. We would love to stay in contact and to come back one day.” love Miriam and Svea, riding guests 2009
“We spent our days riding around the enormous lands, swimming in crystal clear rivers, taking saunas, fishing in teeming trout rivers, sharing a mate with friends, rounding up cattle or watching nature pass slowly by.
We also went on a camping trip up to the higher hills. A full day’s riding took us to where the cattle were grazing for the summer in a meadow in a valley between striking peaks. We spent time with the gauchos cooking freshly slaughtered goat over the fire (asado), walking up the hills or swimming with the horses in the lake. Experienced travelers and those who are not fond of being ‘tourists’ treasure authenticity. This was as authentic as it comes.” Tom and Alice, Riding Guests 2008
“I spent 10 days in Ranquilco in April 2009 and I wished I planned to stay longer. The location is amazing, you reach the estancia only on horse back. It is a four-hour riding and you immediately feel you are leaving the world behind. The landscape is breathtaking: hills, spring waters, the peak of the mountains, the blue sky all around you. If you love nature, horse, animals, that’s your heaven. You wake up in the morning and you arrange your horse track, you choose with the staff your horse and he becomes your companion for the whole time. The atmosphere is laid back, relaxed, you can take part to the estancia’s activities or relax in the garden with a good book. You can have a chat in the kitchen, maybe cooking bread with chef, or just sipping a glass of wine. You leave behind the rest of the world and the nature, the warmth of the staff and the beauty of the animal will overwhelm you.” Margarita, Italy, 2009, Horse Riding
“Ranquilco is not a hotel or resort as much as it is an adventure. To get there you will travel by horseback for 4 hours across the big sky plains of northern Patagonia. We rode in, a slow motion beginning to our timeless journey on the cattle ranch located on a trout filled river of dreams. Some come to ride, we came to fish a remote and little known river. Our week there was filled with excellent fishing, superb dining, and enjoyable interactions with the owners and staff. If you’re looking for what may be a once in a lifetime experience that takes you to the far reaches of the Andes mountains, beyond the reach of phones, computers and the ever accelerating pace of current western civilization, you won’t be disappointed. You might even find the peace you’ve been seeking. And you’ll certainly leave so much richer, in so many ways.” Jeff, Canada, 2009, Fly Fishing Guest
“Ranquilco is a special place tucked away in the far corner of the world. It took us three days of traveling to come this far. With every mile the memories of friends and loved ones dwindled. Time flew by on the estancia, a place itself seems caught in a time warp of the past and present. For the first time in years we were able to leave everything behind and just live day to day. Our motto at Ranquilco has been carpe diem. We have made the most out of each day here, enjoying our trip to the cordillera, and the yerra at Buta Mallin, and all the day rides. There is something about Ranquilco, the culture and nature that just can’t be described. It has a way of healing and growing the soul.” Darlene and Theresa, USA 2008 Riding and mountain trip
“ Thank you for the magical Ranquilco experience. This is truly a castle on a cloud. Such fun! Good time and beautiful memories. Happy trails! ” Diedre and Lucian, USA, 2007, Honeymoon
“What an amazing place. We have had a wonderful visit at Ranquilco filled with spectacular days of fishing, riding, hiking, relaxing, delicious meals and yerba mate. We were well taken care of by the chef and our fishing guide, and all the gauchos. We hate to say goodbye, it’s more like “see you all later and thank you”. Love Kathyrn and Jim 2007
“Thank you for a lovely week, this is a fantastic place you have created here. Ashley, it’s a beautiful part of the world and you have made a very warm home in it. Thanking you again for having my family for this week. ” Allan 2006
“It is difficult to sum up my experience or my gratitude for Ranquilco in this short written form. Ranquilco was a place that allowed me to be myself and pursue my passions . I have never had a finer adventure than the four months I spent here. I’d write more, but my horse is waiting outside and its time for me to ride out of here. ” Eternal thanks, Scott, 2006
“I have been welcomed to a home that I never knew existed here. I truly feel lucky and would love to return. Thank you for the sweet spirit of Ranquilco and the peaceful, joyful balance between the earth and its people that I have seen here.” Kimmy 2006
“Dear Ashley & Co. What an amazing stay we have had. Apart from enjoying the beautiful scenery, amazing horses, delicious wine, warm hospitality etc. we’ve also come away from our visit with a different (better!?) perspective on life. Thanks for the wonderful memories. ” Sarah and Steve, Ireland, 2005
“Thank you so much for a truly memorable experience: incredible views, very smooth wines, well-trained hardy horses, amazing delicious meals and the friendliest, most helpful bunch of people made our stay so enjoyable. A great horse trek… Ranquilco is a wonderful place. May you and yours enjoy it forever. ” Sandy and Don 2004
“The views, the horses, the river… all incomparable. But what we will cherish and remember the most is the warmth, hospitality and generosity of Ashley and the entire Ranquilco family. Our thanks and appreciation for the opportunity to share this special place with you. ” Harvey, 2004
“Thank you for a terrific time. One week here sped by as we went from one incredible experience to another. The fishing is excellent in every way. Each fishing day was an improvement on the day before, with day 6 culminating in 16 fish two and a half pounds or over. For a total of 61 fish for the two of us. One day saw the following: 5.5, 5, 4.25, 3.5, 3 and 11x 2.5.We will be back!” Robert 1996
“Thank you for allowing me to share with you, your unique part of the world. The fishing was beyond compare, as are the people here. ” Max 1996
