the Pampas Ranch:

El Ombú de Areco

Magnificent house built in 1890 by General Pablo Ricchieri, who, from what tradition tells, had his saddle buried there. The estancia´s name comes from the most typical tree of our land: the ombú, with its huge crown and ancient roots. The house has an ample collection of arms and large galleries with lamplights. Production Activity: agriculture and horse breeding. Sites of interest in the area: Museum Ricardo Guiraldes, Pueblo de San Antonio de Areco

Villaverde

The estancia was bought in the 30´s by Don Juan Fernandez Lorences, grandfather of the actual owners, but had belonged to the once Governor of the territory of La Pampa, Don Felipe Centeno. The 8th of December of 1992 the first %93Estancia turística de las Pampas %94 was inaugurated by the Governor Dr. Rubén H. Marín. If you go for a walk, you will find the Historical Fort Huitru, which was built on top of the old ruins found at the place. This military fort from the past has a watch tower, headquarters, the troops lodgings, a well, a clay furnace, historical cannons, a wooden fence and 3 carriages from the beginning of the century that belonged to the family.

Pampita Visit Mexico !


Carolina Ardohain used Getien for this book of photos.


Horses - Polo - Spa - Tennis - Folk shows - Rural tasks - Swimming pool - Travel

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