The Experience
There is no fixed itinerary at Rancho ‘e Cuero.
Ride towards a waterfall. Follow a trail into a hidden valley. Explore a mountain cave. Walk beside the stream. Fish for trout. Watch for guanacos and condors. Swim in snowmelt water. Take the kayak onto the lagoon as the sun begins to set. We adapt each outing to you, your interests, your experience, your energy and the kind of day you feel like having. A trek can be thirty minutes or several hours. A horseback ride can be gentle and relaxed or take you high into the Andes. Horse riding is at the heart of life at Rancho ‘e Cuero, but you do not need to be a rider to fall in love with this place. Our trails offer everything from gentle walks through green valleys to demanding high-altitude treks.
The stream offers kilometers of trout fishing, and the lagoon is there for kayaking, cold-water dips and quiet sunsets. And sometimes the best plan is no plan at all. Find a sunny spot beside the stream. Take a book. Open a bottle of wine. We will know where to find you when lunch is ready.
Country Day
You do not need to stay overnight to experience Rancho ‘e Cuero. Our Country Day begins in the morning, when we welcome you with coffee and something homemade before heading outside.
The day unfolds according to what you would like to do: horse riding, trekking, fishing or simply relax. At lunchtime, everyone comes back together around the table for a traditional Argentine meal, accompanied by Mendoza wines. The afternoon is yours again. Another ride. A walk. A swim. A book beside the stream. A glass of wine in the sun.
Overnight Stay
We absolutely recommend staying overnight. One night is wonderful. Two nights are even better. Staying overnight changes the rhythm completely. The mountains become quieter. The light changes. A fire is lit. Wine is poured…
There may be an aperitif outside beneath the evening sky before dinner back at the lodge.
And then there are the stars. The next morning, you wake up already in the mountains and another day to decide what comes next begins…