Location

Estancia La Paz is located in Ascochinga, in the province of Córdoba - a place with a unique climate and scenery that blends with history and tradition.  Estancia La Paz was built in 1830 and subsequent additions to this building were made in 1860 in a typical colonial style and in the late 1800's his owner - Julio A. Roca who was twice President of Argentina -  built an extension in an Italian Renaissance style. Estancia La Paz was also one of the landmarks along "El Camino Real" (the Royal route to Perú).
By Plane
Córdoba International Airport is only 50 Kms from Asconchinga.This airport has a high daily frequency of flights to and from Buenos Aires. Besides, there are also direct flights to the most important tourist resorts in Argentina, as well as to other cities in Latin America such as Santiago de Chile, San Pablo in Brazil and Punta del Este in Uruguay.
By Road
National route No.9 to Jesús María and then take provincial
route E66 to Ascochinga.
 

	Activities Polo Horse-back  Riding Carriage  Rides Angling and Boating Swimming pool and Solarium Bird watching Trekking and Guided Walks
Accommodations This magnificent house which once hosted our national heroes now welcomes you and offers warmth and hospitality

Accommodations
This magnificent house which once hosted our national heroes now welcomes you and offers warmth and hospitality plus the service of a five-star hotel.  23 bedrooms with private bathrooms. Central heating, telephone and room service.

Fully-trained trilingual (Spanish, English and German) staff who  will ensure you are cared for throughout your stay.
Video room and Satellite TV. Drawing room and Art Gallery, also suited to conduct business  meetings. Library and video-cassette collection. 24 hour Medical Aid and Emergency Service.

Estancia La Paz has two polo fields which have a magnificent view of the Sierras (Hills).The traditional “Estancia La Paz” tournament, the “Challenger Cup”, “Gobernación de Córdoba” and “Presidente Julio Argentino Roca” Cups are played in these grounds every year.


Those guests who are interested in taking part in this fascinating sport can do so. We arrange polo matches with local players who often use these magnificent polo fields.

Between the months of October and May many foreigners come to Estancia La Paz to attend clinics and intensive courses in polo. You can take advantage of our special package holiday for this purpose . Many also come to La Paz to acquire one of our ponies which have been bred and trained in our premises.

Activities
Horse-back Riding
Accompanied by one of its owners, whether you are a beginner
expert rider, you can take a guided ride round the premises. Unforgettable free range riding treks among the hills, crossing streams and enjoying the sounds and scents in its 2000-hectare demesne and along its 8 km of riverbanks.

Carriage Rides
An interesting option that allows visitors to ride along the original drive that led to the house which is framed by plane trees (Platanus Occidentalis) or under the shade of the trees whose branches gently caress the tranquil waters of the lake.

Angling and Boating
Right in the centre of the park and next to the house there is a lake which is fed by irrigation ditches that connect it with Ascochinga River, which were built in the times of the Jesuits. Here you can enjoy yourself rowing round the lake or fishing carps or “pejerrey” (a variety of mackerel).

Swimming pool and Solarium
This magnificent swimming pool was built by President Roca. It was the first Olympic swimming pool in the Province of Córdoba, and an excellent example of the best architecture of the times. Surrounded by ancient trees and with a fantastic view of the lake, it is an ideal place to relax.

Birdwatching
This unique place with its 8 Km of riverbanks, lake, centennial trees and hundreds of hectares of scrub give shelter to a myriad of migratory and non-migratory bird species, making Estancia La Paz an ideal place for birdwatchers. We will provide our guests with a guide with the description of more than 60 bird species found in this area.

Trekking and Guided Walks
Strolling through its parkland, you’ll appreciate the fantastic work done by Charles Thays, a famous French landscape designer who, at the request of President Roca created this park.
You may also take walks around its premises with a bilingual (English – Spanish) guide who will show you the most important species in this magnificent 100 ha. park.

Polo Holiday’s rates are $ 350 (U.S. Dollars) daily and include:

Transfer in–out (Córdoba Airport–Estancia La Paz–Córdoba Airport)

Full Board.
Non-alcoholic beverages during meals and during the rest of the day.
18-hole Golf course and other activities such as guided horse-back riding tours, boating, carriage rides, etc.
You’ll get mallet and ball sessions in the morning with a bilingual instructor and chukkers in the afternoon, in which players will be positioned according to their experience in polo, skills and horsemanship
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you need further information on our Polo Holidays Package.

For more information on this exiting destination contact us.