RANCHES

The magic of the Highlands of San Luis, playing among the greenery of its fertile fields, give way to one of the most refreshing alternatives: the tours around the ranches. Each one of these "estancias" is framed by matchless scenery. In them, the traveller will uncover the past, to live the adventure and behold the natural monuments of the Province.

ESTANCIAS EN SAN LUIS - RANCHES OF SAN LUIS.

La Estanzuela
Warm and rustic, the magnificent original building of this Ranch is an achievement of the Compañía de Jesús or the Jesuits. It was used as staging post and lodgings by the patriots on their way to cross the Andes towards Chile, following the Liberation Army of the General Don José de San Martín.

Here, the traveller will enjoy the perfumes and taste of home cooked food in a natural environment that will surely forge unforgettable memories. In this place they will organice for you: strolls, trekking, horse rides, rides on sulky and bird watching, among other activities.

La Morena
The main part of the buildings dates back to the 19th century. It contains spacious suites with heating system and chimneys. It is at the feet of the mysterious mountain El Morro, that presents some volcanic features. One of the "musts" is without doubt the climbing of this mountain. There are also other activities waiting for you: trekking, horseback riding, camping, rides on four-wheel drive trucks, mountain biking and photographic safaris.

Contact: Carlos Lasalle. Phone: 54-2657-491266/491318.
On the Ruta Nacional No 148, kilometre 65. San José del Morro.
Extension: 5870 has (3.800 of which are authentic Sierra).
Lodging capacity: five rooms, 22 beds.

La Serrana
An ideal place to use as the base of the adventurous activities that its managers organize in the nearby highlands and along the banks of the Molles River. Either on foot or on horseback, the traveller will be able to appreciate the charm of the entourage and the water mirror of the Nogolí Dike. There also exists the adrenalin option of practicing mountain climbing, nautical sports, fishing and camping.

Contact: Raúl Cornejo. Phone: 54-2651-490651.
12 de octubre and Independencia streets, Nogolí.
Extension: 30 has.
Lodging capacity: an apartment for six persons, besides, five areas containing basic infrastructure for camping. Overall capacity around 700 persons.

El Faro
It obtains its name from a lighthouse (faro) that was built in this place in 1926 by the Contralmirante José Moneta intending to make a monument reminiscing a life at sea. Framed by mountains and at the feet of the Nogolí Dike, this ranch has some particular and strikingly beautiful landscapes. Useful for camping, trekking, rides on all- terrain vehicles, fishing and nautical sports.

Contacts: Bruno and Víctor Marson. Phones: 54-2651-490647 / 54-11-47622671.
9 de Julio number8, Nogolí.
Extension: 28 has. (Eight devoted to the area of dwellings and 20 in the Highlands)
Lodging capacity: five cabins for 55 persons and 25 more beds in bunkers.

El Chamico
This is a ranch dedicated to agriculture and stock breeding.. It offers the opportunity of relaxing while entertaining the dream of owning a ranch that produces hundreds of thoroughbreds for the practice of polo. It contains tennis courts, bochas (a type of bowling game), a shooting range and circuits for walking and riding.

Contact: Graciela Alonso Massey. Phones: 54-2657-433266 / 426548.
On Ruta Provincial N° 1, Km 13 (Ruta Nac. 7).
Extension: 4000 has (20 of them park-like).
Lodging capacity: Two houses with 15 beds.