Rincón del Socorro

My daughter and I had a marvelous 4 night stay in May. When we arrived the first day, we were warmly welcomed by the staff with some soothing tea. The staff was very organized and planned our days thoughtfully. 5 days was the perfect amount of time to explore this magical part of Argentina. The estancia is beautifully situated and carefully maintained. Each morning we were reminded of how fortunate we were to be there. The sounds of the birds in the morning, the amazing light at sunset, the quiet presence of the many animals who roamed the area made each day special. The staff and guides were exceptional. Each day brought new adventures. We learned so much about this unique ecosystem while biking, hiking, boating and horseback riding with our fantastic guides. They each shared their own style and knowledge. All the days were special, but the last day was one we will always remember thanks in great part to our guide Mingo. Thanks to Mingo, we saw 3 strange tailed tyrants in addition to many other new species of birds. We saw so many interesting things - howler monkeys, caimans, birds- but most importantly, we felt like we gained a true appreciation of this part of the world through his eyes. The accommodations were very comfortable. Housekeeping was excellent. We had 2 lovely meals in a little dining area adjacent to the main lodge. The service in the dining room was very good, but we felt that the kitchen did not address our dietary needs completely at the beginning of our stay. After some discussion, the food improved. Transportation services to and from the estancia were excellent as well. We would highly recommend this property! It is hard to get to, but well worth the effort.