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Nestled amongst the rolling foothills of the Andes, east of San Martin, Estancia Huechahue is a unique 15,000-acre cattle ranch towards the northern edge of Argentina’s Lake District. Owned and hosted by the English-Argentine Jane Williams, the estancia offers a slice of authentic gaucho life and some of the finest riding in all South America.
Nestled deep in the remote wilderness of the Valdes Peninsula, Rincon Chico is a charming, family-run estancia and working sheep ranch. Dating back to the turn of the 20th century, the estancia retains its traditional character and exudes warmth and elegance throughout from its handsome wraparound veranda to the intimate, living spaces.
Part museum part 16th century colonial estate, the Hotel Museo la Cayara is sheltered amongst the rugged foothills of the Andes some 22km from the city and UNESCO world heritage site of Potosi. Lauded by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of South America’s most authentic surviving haciendas, La Cayara f
Surrounded by rolling hills deep in rural Minas Gerais, the Reserva do Ibitipoca is a traditional ranch and 4000 hectare private preserve dedicated to reforestation and the protection of wildlife corridors. At its heart, the Fazenda do Engenho offers guests a true haven of tranquility and is considered one of Brazil’s finest small hotels.
Positioned amidst 4500 hectares of rolling farmland in the foothills of the Ruminahui Volcano, the Hacienda el Porvenir is a traditional, working ranch on the edge of the Cotopaxi National Park. Perched at 3600m above the sea-level, El Porvenir commands captivating views of the surrounding volcanoes and enjoys a rich heritage in raising Andean fighting bulls.
A unique slice of Ecuadorian history on the flanks of Imbabura Volcano close to Otavalo, the Hacienda Pinsaqui is an historic, colonial estate 1½ hours’ drive north of Quito.
Dating back to 1790, the hacienda was originally a textile workshop that employed several thousand weavers and even on occasion hosted the illustrious South American liberator Simon Bolivar.
45 minutes’ drive from the state capital Merida, the Hacienda San Jose Cholul is a gorgeous 19th century colonial estate surrounded by lush forest and plantations. Small and intimate, San Jose retains its heady old-world charm with crumbling ruins set amidst beautifully restored verandahs and gardens.
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