Live like a gaucho in the Argentine Pampas

Argentina is well known for its love of horses and polo matches and a stay on one of its traditional ranches just outside of Buenos Aires can give visitors a true taste of Argentina from a by-gone era.

The Argentinean countryside is littered with century old ranches or ‘estancias’ and the Estancia El Rocio, a working ranch just over an hour from Buenos Aires, is one of the best that is open for visitors.

Facilities at the four bedroom estancia include a swimming pool, stables and two polo fields, all set within amazing gardens and countryside. Activities that guests can take part in include riding, golf and fishing, plus the option to attend a polo clinic designed for both advanced and inexperienced riders.

The ‘gauchos’ were known as the ‘wanderers of the Pampas’ and were the cowboys of South America. Their method of grilling meat on an open fire has been a tradition in Argentina since the 1700’s and guests of the ranch will have the opportunity of sampling this Argentine style BBQ during their stay.

Flight Centre is offers full board packages at the estancia from £209 per room per night that includes standard room and private bathroom (based on two sharing), plus four meals per day. A private transfer from Buenos Aires can be pre-booked from £30 one way.

Flight Centre currently has flights to Buenos Aires from £559 flying with Iberia Airlines from Heathrow via Madrid and accommodation in the city from £37 per room per night at the Concorde hotel, close to Puerto Madero, with its popular shops, bars and restaurants by the River Plata.

For more information visit flightcentre.co.uk.