エスタンシア ドン ホアキン(Estancia Don Joaquin)

We had a fantastic stay lasting 8 days . The trip was organised by Farandride horse riding holidays and so the focus was of course on the superb horse riding but every aspect of the stay was outstanding. Thank you to the whole family for making us feel so welcome. Argentinian barbecue, fishing, bird watching, cattle and horse herding , cookery lessons, cocktails, wine tasting- all in a wonderful luxury setting and amongst such friendly hosts. This was an experience of a lifetime.

Where do we begin ! We had the most amazing bucket list experience at the ranch and would love to return. The family the gauchos the other lovely staff who looked after us were just so friendly and helpful. The horses were fantastic and seeing them being rounded up and cantered into the hitching line every day right outside our window was spectacular. We felt so looked after and cared for and the gauchos are so skilled and experienced. My husband an experienced horse man was out with the head cattle man most rides searching for hidden cows whilst I had gentle rides with other guests. And as for the food WOW The ranch catered for vegetarian and coeliac diets when we visited and every meal was a feast. You will leave a lot heavier than you started ! An experience of a lifetime that we hope to repeat again soon ❤️

Don't have any doubts and book this place. The owners are the most incredible loving family we have ever met, their 20 staff members are the most attentive personnel. The food and drinks are 10/10 with 3 course meals. The ranch is an absolute luxury, beautiful decor with 2000 acres of beautiful land, you observe so much wildlife while riding. They have an unlimited amount of horses trained for any rider level & they provide helmets. You will watch true Gauchos in action with cattle and horses. This was the most incredible experience of my life. I highly recommend it.

When you arrive at Estancia Don Joaquin, at 04:00 in the morning after I must say the most comfortable busride I’ve ever had, you have no idea what to expect. The first things you’ll see are the beautiful rooms of the estancia and a fully covered breakfast table with the best food there is. You might even feel a bit uneasy because of all the luxury, it’s amazing! Later however, you’ll learn that’s not what the estancia is all about. The beautiful interior and meals cannot prepare you for what’s next. During your stay you’ll experience true craftsmanship. You’ll see it in the owners, their children, but also in the gaucho’s. Those young and extremely talented guys will fly with you through Argentinian landscapes. They will show you how to ride, how to herd, how to lasso but most of all: how to enjoy. I have never seen anything like it. Although my Spanish is absolute rubbish and not all of the gaucho’s speak perfect English, a couple of words, hand gestures and smiles were enough. Enough to show appreciation for a life so different than my own ánd enough to see how much they appreciate life’s basics: fresh air, nature, animals and company. During my stay at Estancia Don Joaquin the owners, the guests and the gaucho’s felt like one family. Eventhough your stay will be a temporary one, I can guarantee you it will be hard to say goodbye.

My daughter and I stayed at Estancia Don Joaquin for 4 days in August 2023. As many others have written, the food and rooms are truly 5*. As for the horse riding, the reason we visited: my daughter is an experienced rider and loved the freedom to follow the gauchos in their daily rounds; for me, a beginner rider, they took it easy and provided lots of learning opportunities...the gauchos are really awesome. We were usually 5 or 6 hours in the saddle every day, a morning and an afternoon session. Angie and Diego have a top notch operation and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic Argentinian cowboy experience. They also have a very well respected river fishing camp run by their adult kids which we did not participate in but from the pictures would be terrific.

My daughter and I visited the Estancia for three days and absolutely loved our time there. Angie and Diego run a truly 5⭐ operation with very well appointed rooms in a very traditional style (excellent quality linens, towels.etc.). We spent our days out on the land with the gauchos working the cattle. My daughter is experienced with horses and was able to do a lot of fast riding. The gauchos took pity on me as a beginner rider but I still spent 4-5 hours a day in the saddle. Before and after dinner drinks were included in the price as were all of the sumptuous meals (I gained a few pounds). They also took care of our laundry gratis which I really appreciated. I can't say enough in praise of this establishment. Would return in a heartbeat.

I stayed at Estancia Don Joaquin with 2 friends, for 5 days. The whole stay was fabulous, the gauchos, the horses, the beautiful accommodation, the food, and the incredibly attentive staff. Angie Solanet could not have been more helpful, before during and after our stay. We were a very mixed ability group when it came to riding, but the Gauchos took so much care to look after us and make sure that everyone was safe and having a good time. The horses were lovely, and Toro the dog came along on all the rides. The food was fantastic and the drinks free flowing. After 5 days we all felt chilled and relaxed and did not want to leave. I could not recommend this place more highly.

We had the best time staying here. Angie and Diego are lovely hosts. The rooms are large and comfortable. The ranch in beautiful. We did horse riding on multiple days. I was a complete beginner but this was no issue. The horses are so well trained, and Angie and the Gauchos taught me in no time. We also did a boat trip with their son Ramon. We caught fishes, swam in the river and enjoyed the speed boat. An amazing experience. On top of the activities, I was so impressed with the food. The best we’ve had in Argentina. An amazing stay and would love to visit again.

We stayed there for four days. There are two rides a day, morning and afternoon. The horses are well-trained and respond very well. The gauchos are friendly and very attentive. They let you canter a lot, as soon as they know your experience. The rooms are nice and have a big luxurious bed. The food is very good (3 meals and snacks per day) and drinks (wine and spirits) are included. We enjoyed our stay a lot, we can recommend this place without any hesitation.