Mountain range: estancias in Córdoba

Mountain Range

Atlantic Beaches

		La Paz (Ascochinga, Córdoba) Ruta 66 km 14 Tel/Fax: (03525) 492073 / 424468-69 E-mail Description: 45km from the City of Córdoba, the estancia which would be the bastion of President Julio A. Roca preserves the memories of its splendor in 1830 inside its Italian Neo-classic shell. Having been remodelled, La Paz still keeps the furniture and personal belongings of the family but it also has all the comfort of a luxurious inn. The park, a work done by landscape artist Charles Thays, includes an 8-hectare lagoon that gives shelter to various kinds of birds. Guests may enjoy a gourmet restaurant, two polo fields and access to the Ascochinga golf club, among other privileges offered by La Paz. Capacity: 23 rooms Activities & Facilities: Languages Spoken:

		Alto San Pedro (Villa Giardino, Córdoba) Camino Alto San Pedro s/n Tel/Fax: (03548) 49-1830/ 1010 E-mail Description: Ancient Portuguese cork oaks and oak trees seem to welcome visitors who arrive in the Alto San Pedro estancia, located in the surroundings of Villa Giardino, 75 km from the city of Córdoba. After crossing the gate, it presents a postcard formed by a large country house in colonial style dating from 1890, the main house and the tennis chalet. Delicate gastronomy permits to combine Creole flavors with gourmet high cuisine. Horseriding across the mountain range scenery, paragliding flights from Cuchi Corral and golf in La Cumbre are some of the activities that complement this country proposal. Capacity: 29 rooms Activities & Facilities: Languages Spoken:

		Dos Lunas (Alto Ongamira, Córdoba) Telephone: (011) 5106-9582 Cell Phone: (03525) 15-576758 E-mail Description: Located 120 km from the city of Córdoba, in the stunning geography of Alto Ongamira, the estancia shell was recycled preserving the exquisite character given by its first owners. The large luminous rooms invite guests to forget about time, as they offer all the comfort for a well-deserved rest. Its surroundings, of matchless beauty, are ideal to explore the lands dwelled by the Comechingones Indians in other times. This site is ideal to enjoy nature after riding a horse, hiking or spending an afternoon in the swimming-pool. Capacity: 8 rooms Activities & Facilities: Languages Spoken:

		El Silencio (La Falda, Córdoba) Camino del Cuadrado - a 11km de La Falda Cell Phone: (03548) 15574804 E-mail Description: 11km from the city of La Falda, this estancia which has been open to tourism for two decades, has welcomed over 100,000 visitors, Created in 1790 as a colonial ranch, El Silencio gets away from the noise and maintains the charm from the old days for it does not have electricity. Its rooms are lighted by lanterns, candles and oil lamps. In order to match the proposal, the estancia offers traditional Creole gastronomy and sports and cultural activities in the mild mountain scenery. Capacity: 4 rooms Activities & Facilities: Languages Spoken:

		Hostería Potrerillo de Larreta (Alta Gracia, Córdoba) Camino Los Paredones km.3 Telephone: (03547) 42-5987 / 3804 E-mail Description: In times of the Jesuit missions, its fields would belong to the Alta Gracia estancia. But after the religious men were expelled from the area in 1918, Potrerillo was purchased by Enrique Larreta, writer and diplomat. Not only did Larreta build the stone chapel but he also assumed the task of collecting works of sacred Peruvian art and dark wood furniture. That is why the large house keeps objects and details from colonial times. In addition to its history, in Potrerillo, visitors will find one of the best-known 18-hole golf courses in the country. Capacity: 5 rooms Activities & Facilities: Languages Spoken:

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