History
Our family has lived in this part of Mendoza since 1750. For nine generations, the Palma family has known these mountains not as a destination, but as home. Long before the first guests arrived, there were horses, cattle, family gatherings and journeys deep into the Andes.
Rancho ‘e Cuero was once part of the much larger Estancia Palma, which over generations was divided among different branches of the family.
In 2000, Ricardo and Analicia Palma, together with their six children, began welcoming travelers to their family ranch. What began with visits for the day gradually became a place where guests wanted to stay.
Today, Rancho ‘e Cuero has just six rooms, all siblings remain part of its story, and a new generation is beginning to join them.
The Story Behind Our Name
Generations ago, travelling into the high Andes meant days on horseback, with no roads, houses or places to stop. At around 3,200 meters above sea level, our ancestors found shelter beneath a huge rock with a natural cavity. To protect themselves from the mountain weather, they covered its opening with animal hides, cueros.
The place became known as La Piedra del Rancho ‘e Cuero, “The Rancho ‘e Cuero rock”. The rock is still there today, and many years later, it gave the ranch its name.