Horse riding is the main activity of Rancho ‘e Cuero. With 3,000 hectares of private mountain terrain to explore, there is no standard circuit. Every trail leads somewhere different. You do not need any previous riding experience to ride at Rancho ‘e Cuero.
We take the time to choose the right horse for each guest and adjust the route, pace and duration according to experience and confidence. For beginners, that might mean a relaxed ride along the stream and through the lower valleys.
More experienced riders can venture much further, following mountain trails through increasingly remote terrain and climbing towards elevations of 4,000 metres. Some of the most memorable encounters happen unexpectedly from the saddle. Herds of guanacos roam the mountainsides, red deer move freely through the ranch, and Andean condors circle high above. Our Criollo horses are gentle, sure-footed and exceptionally well adapted to mountain terrain. The riding equipment is carefully selected and maintained to a high standard.

For those who want to go much further, 18 km from the main lodge, lies the Nivero del Plata Glacier on the southern face of Cerro El Plata. Access to this side of the glacier is through Rancho ‘e Cuero exclusively. Reaching it is an entirely different experience from our regular trekking. This is a demanding high-altitude mountain expedition, combining trekking and camping and climbing to approximately 4,500 meters above sea level. It requires preparation, determination and a genuine appetite for the mountains. Only available from December to early March.

Years ago, a large wooden table was placed directly over the stream for a photo shoot of Argentine chef Francis Mallmann. When the shoot ended, thanks Francis, the table stayed. Today, we use it whenever the moment feels right: for a special lunch, a picnic, an aperitif or a bottle of wine as the afternoon turns into evening. Bare feet in the water are highly recommended.