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Estancia Huechahue
Junín de los Andes, Neuquén, Argentina · Independent · Accessible Luxury
A legendary 15,000-acre working cattle ranch in Northern Patagonia, Estancia Huechahue offers a deeply authentic gaucho lifestyle combined with world-class fly fishing and riding. Hosted by the formidable Jane Wood Williams, it is a self-sufficient oasis where guests participate in cattle drives and feast on organic farm-to-table asados.
- 10 rooms
- Opened 1990
History
Spanning 15,000 acres, Estancia Huechahue has been operated by the Wood family for four generations and was opened to guests by Jane Wood Williams in 1990. The property is virtually self-sufficient, generating its own electricity via a turbine and drawing water from a private aquifer. It continues to function as a working cattle ranch with over 900 head of Hereford cattle and 80 horses.
Amenities
- Horseback riding expeditions and cattle herding with gauchos
- Fly-fishing on the Aluminé, Collon Cura, and Chimehuin rivers
- Traditional Argentine asados (BBQ) in a dedicated quincho room
- Outdoor swimming pool and relaxation areas
- Self-sufficient farm-to-table dining with home-grown ingredients
- River rafting and bird watching (condor nests)
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