Estancia La Lucila blends authentic gaucho traditions with Argentina’s prestigious polo heritage. At just 2.5 hours from the busy streets of Buenos Aires, it makes for a perfect escape to the calmness of the Argentine countryside. This working ranch in Pergamino specializes in breeding and training polo horses, offering guests rare insights into this elite equestrian world.
Daily activities revolve around horses and polo, from morning rides across the pampas to hands-on polo lessons with professional instructors. Watch skilled riders demonstrate training techniques passed down through generations, then practice basic mallet skills yourself. The estancia’s calendar often includes live polo matches, bringing the sport’s excitement to life.
Experience authentic gaucho culture combined with polo traditions at this working estancia, located just 2.5 hours from Buenos Aires in the fertile pampas of Pergamino. La Lucila offers a perfect blend of horseback riding adventures, polo lessons, and traditional Argentine hospitality.
Your 4-day/3-night stay includes daily rides through scenic countryside with opportunities to gallop for experienced riders, hands-on polo instruction for beginners with professional guidance, and fascinating talks about horse breeding, training, and care. Enjoy authentic asados (Argentine barbecues) under the stars and hearty countryside meals featuring local cuisine.
The program includes round-trip transportation from Buenos Aires with a cultural stop in San Antonio de Areco, the historic gaucho capital. Between activities, relax by the pool or explore the estancia’s beautiful grounds. Accommodations are in the traditional casco (main house), where you’ll experience genuine Argentine ranch hospitality.
Perfect for riders of all levels, couples, and small groups seeking an authentic ranch experience that combines adventure, culture, and the prestigious world of Argentine polo. All equipment is provided, and activities are weather-dependent to ensure the best possible experience.
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The experience and hospitality I received at Estancia Nibepo Aike was a wonderful mix of tradition, luxury, and respect for the environment — something rare to find. My evening ride with the Gauchos, rounding up sheep as the sun went down, is an experience I’ll never forget.
United Kingdom
Staying at an estancia was the highlight of our trip to Argentina. The horseback rides through the hills were breathtaking, and the gauchos made us feel like part of their family. Truly unforgettable
Texas, USA
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Activities at the ranches include daily horseback riding with gauchos across pampas and mountains, authentic Argentine asado barbecues, cattle work experiences, and gaucho skills training. Estancias also offer polo lessons, birdwatching, fly fishing, trail hiking, sheep shearing demonstrations, mate ceremonies, folk music evenings, and stargazing by traditional fogón fires.
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