- Herding sheep in the corrals at Buta Mallin
TRADITIONAL estancias give you a taste of the real Argentina. No travel to Argentina would be complete without a vacation on a working ranch.
“We stopped at the puesto of a neighbor named Julio. He invited us to camp, and sent his son out for supper for us. It is amazing to send someone to the goat flock (located at the top of the canyon) to fetch supper. It was the most awesome meal. These people are incredibly welcoming, sharing and happy.”
Mountain trip guest, 2008.
- A lion stands guard over the Rio Trocoman
ENJOY a warm welcome from the Carrithers family, world class wines, and home style Patagonian cooking. Argentina is our adopted country – we can’t wait to open our home to you and introduce you to the land we love.
“Staying at Ranquilco was not like visiting any other resort I’ve ever experienced. Staying there is more like getting invited to visit as a friend of the family than going to a resort as a paying customer. There’s something about Ranquilco that seems to bring the best out in everyone. ”
Mountain Trip Guest, 2008
JOURNEY through the vastness of Patagonia, one of world’s last frontiers. For horseback riding enthusiasts, our acreage includes unlimited trail riding over challenging terrain.
Author your own riding experience at Ranquilco and have the riding holiday of a lifetime.
“ Ranquilco horses are beautifully trained, calm and trustworthy and whilst trekking sometimes along quite scary tracks I found I could just settle back and let my horse, Cerilo, pick his way. I think I even fell asleep once while traversing along a mountain trail. I fell in love with him and rode him for the whole 6 weeks I was at Ranquilco and anyone who’s lucky enough to have him look after him and give him an ear scratch from me.” Helen, Riding Guest 2008
- Hugo Monterola
WITNESS the spirit of the gaucho alive at Estancia Ranquilco.
Join our gauchos in their work and wonder at their flawless horsemanship. Relax with mate or at one of our asados and join them in their traditional music and dancing.
EXPLORE the Andes with a sturdy pack mule and one of our knowlegeable guides. Our mountain pack trips are incredible horseback riding adventure vacations. See condors and eagles, snow covered volcanoes and crystal clear lakes.
“We recommend this experience to anyone who seeks the peace of the mountains, good food and good company. You don’t have to be an experienced rider to enjoy this experience. You only need a sense of adventure, a willingness to go with the flow and the ability to enjoy simplicity.” Darlene, Mountain trip guest, 2008
RELAX in beautiful private cottages with breathtaking river and canyon views. Watch spectacular sunsets and moonrises. Make use of our swimming pool, river-side log sauna and a volleyball court.
An all inclusive vacation at Estancia Ranquilco combines luxury lodging with excellent traditional food and fine local wines.
BOND with one of our criollo horses and discover their beauty and power.
JOIN in fun ranch activities with the family and the gauchos. Help shoe a horse, round up cattle or bake bread in a wood fired adobe oven. Ranquilco is no ordinary dude ranch!
COME to Estancia Ranquilco to horse ride, fly fish, enjoy family time, or honeymoon.
Find out more about our:
2010/2011 Programs and Classes
Horse trekking with pack mules into the Andes
Horseback riding holidays at Ranquilco
or view our Photo Gallery and videos and read Testimonials from past guests.
