Estancia Los Potreros

General Information & Travellers Guide

If on a trail ride you should expect to be in the saddle between four to six hours a day with the occasional days requiring an extra push to reach the objective. Nights away from Los Potreros are spent camping or in local dwellings allowing the visitors to experience another way of life.

All riding abilities can be catered for. Some rides require camping, for these a sleeping bag is required. Most of the rides are from estancia to estancia and do not require sleeping out.

With this site we have tried to give the traveller an idea of Estancia Los Potreros. The only way to get the full experience is to visit this special place. We encourage visitors to stay at least three days to fully explore and get under the skin of another world.

Our horses have a good reputation and our cattle always fetch the top price at the market, however all this would not be possible without the tremendous sustained effort of many people.

For this reason I would like to thank my father and acknowledge the work he has done in the past and all those people who today are still making Los Potreros a unique estancia.

General Information & Travellers Guide

The Cordoba region or Argentina is known for its good weather and healthy climate; "siempre de temporada" always in season, is the old slogan. The estancia is open all year round. The climate can vary but is generally sunny and dry. The rainy season is in the summer months, whilst the winter is short and very sunny with the possibility of some cold days . The sun is very strong, so hats are recommended all year round.

Travellers Guide

1. Suggested Kit List for horseback trail rides only:
   • Suitable horseback riding gear.
   • Swimming costume.
   • Long trousers.
   • Towel (very small).
   • Torch.
   • Sleeping bag.
   • Camera, film, binoculars.
   • Reading material.
   • Lip balm.
   • Long sleeved shirts or T-shirts.
   • Walking shoes, hiking boots or horseback riding/run boots.
   • Gaiters (provided).
   • Warm clothing.
   • Sun block.
   • Waterproof raincoat.
   • Sun hat.
2. Children

   Children under 15 years are not permitted on horseback trail rides, unless they are experienced and competent horseback riders, and the party they are travelling with have reserved the horseback ride exclusively.

3. Climate
   • A chart is attached showing the temperature changes and average monthly rainfall. The summers are hot. Cordoba, Argentina is known for its good weather and healthy climate; "siempre de temporada" always in season, is the old slogan. The estancia is open all year round. The climate can vary but is generally sunny and dry, the rainy season is in the summer months (Dec /March). The winter is short but can be cold at night; it is usually warmer and sunny in the middle of the day. The sun can be very strong so hats and good protection is recommended.
   • Argentina Horseback Riding Vacations Traveller's Guide
4. Health And Medical Services
   • When this was written no inoculations were required for Argentina.
   • Argentina Horseback Riding Vacations Traveller's GuideYou should have your own travel insurance.
5. Getting to Cordoba, Argentina
   • There are flights to Pajas Blancas Cordoba international airport (COR) from Buenos Aires (AEP) almost every hour (duration one hour). There are also direct flights to Cordoba from Santiago in Chile and Sao Pablo in Brazil.
   • Argentina Horseback Riding Vacations Traveller's GuideYou can also travel by a comfortable and economic coach from Buenos Aires to Rio Ceballos or drive from Buenos Aires (about nine hours).
   • Argentina Horseback Riding Vacations Traveller's GuideThe estancia is under one hour away from Cordoba airport by car. Argentina Horseback Riding Vacations Traveller's Guide