Santa Maria is an authentic traditional Argentine estancia, situated across the flatlands (Pampas) of the province of Entre Rios, a mere 2 hours drive from Buenos Aires.
Boasting over 2500 hectares, Santa Maria is the ideal place to get to know the customs and traditions of the Argentine "Gauchos".
Guests have the opportunity to experience the Gauchos activities first hand.
Ride leisurely across the vast plains and take in the view of the rich green pastures and crops of soy.
In the evening it is time to enjoy the Argentine "Asado" (BBQ). Estancia Santa Maria is also an established breeder of traditional Argentina Creole horses.
If you are looking to uncover an authentic and complete Argentine Campo lifestyle, we look forward to welcoming you to "The real Gaucho experience"
At estancia Santa Maria intensive cattle feeding is carried on in implanted prairies together with a strategic grain supplement. Guest may watch or participate in the feeding plot rotation which takes place daily as well as in the cattle branding, horn-cutting, vaccination, castration, etc. Agriculture plays a vital role in Santa Maria. According to the season, guests may watch sowing, harvesting, spraying, prairie fertilization, haying and silo stacking.
In Santa Maria is possible to enjoy bird watching of many kinds of birds such as the “ñandu” (American ostrich), wild duck, heron, readhead, as well as other birds that migrate seasonally.
Horse ridings can be organized to last approximately one hour or more extended ones up to the streams banks which include a barbecue lunch before coming back.
Old carriage-rides are also another interesting option.
DISTANCE FROM BUENOS AIRES
250km
TYPE OF ROAD
233km highway + 17km rubble road
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST AIRPORT
250km
BY BUS
Bus to Gualeguaychú + transfer
