Finca La Encantada Eco Wine Lodge

Lodging

Los Olivos s/n - Rama Caí­da, Cañón del Atuel, San Rafael, Mendoza

Finca La Encantada is an accommodation in San Rafael, Mendoza, located in Rama Caída, set within the oldest estancia homestead in the region's pre-mountain area. Founded in the 1920s by British immigrant Edward Harper as Estancia Los Olivos, it now operates as a boutique lodge with Santa Fe - New Mexico style architecture, integrated into the transitional landscape between the area's farm oasis and the native countryside leading to the Atuel Canyon. It stands out among the cabins, apartments and hotels of the area, offering a distinctive accommodation option with its own identity in San Rafael.

The main house sits on a hill with views of the Sierra de la Pintada, surrounded by century-old trees such as oaks, eucalyptus and pink peppercorn trees typical of the region, along with vineyards and old olive trees. It features a small lagoon where guests can enjoy sunsets and starry night skies, as well as a breakfast quincho surrounded by eucalyptus trees with a deck-terrace overlooking the Atuel Canyon. To the west lies the pool area, with space to relax, enjoy matean organic malbec, and just steps away, a sand volleyball court.

The rooms at Finca La Encantada are distributed across suites with their own character, each with a distinct orientation and views within the property:
• Águila Mora Master Suite: an elevated suite with views of the Sierra de la Pintada and an outdoor terrace for birdwatching
• Zorzal Suite: facing north and the garden, very bright, furnished with carved wooden beds in Mexican and Mayan styles
• Hornero Suite: known as the rest room, ideal for guests looking to fully unwind
• Cóndor Superior Suite: the largest suite on the property at 50 m², with access to the south gallery and direct pool access

A distinctive feature of this accommodation in San Rafael is that the property is also home to Finca Dinamia winery, which produces organic, biodynamic wine ranked among the world's best in its category, alongside a vegan and gluten-free chocolate workshop made with native cacao. Finca La Encantada is the only Wine Lodge in the country where guests can take a guided tour of the winery and chocolate shop, followed by a tasting that pairs both products. The natural surroundings, home to horneros, thrushes and eagles, complete the experience of this accommodation in Rama Caída, San Rafael, Mendoza.

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