The deeds of El Bordo de las Lanzas go back to 1609, which makes it one of the oldest ranches in the country, and it is still a working estancia. It lies near General Güemes, 45 minutes from Salta, on land that was a battleground in the wars of independence, and the Arias Cornejo family receives its guests in person. Two nights here are the most direct way into the countryside of Salta: its horses, its cattle, its history and its table.
Day 1 · Salta to El Bordo de las Lanzas
Highlight · The first afternoon on the estancia, with every meal at the family table.
The drive out of Salta with a guide, and the first afternoon on the estancia, with all meals at the family table.
Night · Salta
Day 2 · A day on the estancia
Highlight · Cattle roundups and gaucho work, or a book in the gallery.
A full day of ranch life, or of nothing at all: horse riding, birdwatching, cattle roundups and other gaucho work, a visit to the caiman reserve and the crops, walks, bicycle and sulky rides, or a book in the gallery. There are also cooking and folk-dancing lessons, massages, and evenings of folk music and gaucho horsemanship.
Night · Salta
Day 3 · El Bordo de las Lanzas to Salta
Highlight · A last morning of ranch life and lunch before the road back to Salta.
A last morning of activities and lunch before the drive back to Salta.
