Description
Set on a 12,000 hectare estate, Rincón del Socorro is a former hectare cattle ranch which has been lovingly converted into an eco-hotel and protected nature reserve, restored with the original habitats of marshes, grasslands and gallery forests.
The estancia consists of a characterful main house with six warmly decorated rooms and three small nearby bungalows, all with private bathrooms. The guest rooms are all uniquely designed, with no two alike. There is also a library area and an outdoor pool, perfect for basking in the heat of summer.
The owners of Rincón del Socorro, Valeria and Leslie Cook, provide a welcoming and homely environment for guests and the service is highly personalised. Much attention is given to the cuisine, using purely free range meats, home baked breads and pastries and with the majority of fruits and vegetables coming from the property's own organic gardens. When the weather is fine meals are served on the terrace and there is also a barbecue hut by Laguna Iberá, where picnics and traditional asados are prepared, great for enjoying with a fine Argentinean wine.
The surrounding sanctuary contains Iberá’s amazing untouched flora and fauna, and expert gaucho guides will take you out by 4WD, boat, on horseback and on foot to see howler monkeys, anteaters, caimans, colourful flocks of birds and much more. There are also opportunities to take part in the seasonal cattle round-ups or simply relax and begin to understand the gaucho lifestyle as you share a mate tea with one of the friendly estate workers. A sister property, Estancia San Alonso, in the further reaches of the reserve, is also an attractive option, particularly for fly-fishing.
Accommodation
Rincón del Socorro has six guest rooms in the main house and three small bungalows set amongst the grounds. All the rooms are individually designed and have private bathrooms.
Childcare
Children are very much welcomed at Rincón del Socorro. The owners have children themselves and are more than happy to devise child-friendly activities so that the whole family can get the most out of a stay at the estancia. Children will love looking out for the local wildlife and are sure to find the experience both educational and fun.
Facilities
Rincón del Socorro has a lovely outdoor swimming pool, dining room, library, gardens, quincho (outdoor bbq), barn and tack room, a cosy reading room and children’s games room.
Activities
Many activities are on offer from Rincón del Socorro, including wildlife viewing, bird watching, horse riding, night safaris, swimming, fly fishing, working with the gauchos, cycling and kayaking. Excellent guides are on hand to accompany you and teach you more about the local environment.
When to travel
The Wetlands are home to astonishing wildlife all year round. Any time of year has its own charms however summer (November-March) can be hot and humid. High season is July, August, September, October and April. Medium season is January, February, March, May and November. Low season is December and June.
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Location and directions
Iberá Wetlands, Argentina
Rincón del Socorro is located at the heart of the Iberá Wetlands in Northeastern Argentina.
How to get there
A 1hr 30min flight from Buenos Aires to Posadas, followed either by a 4 hr road transfer or 30 min flight by light plane. You can also fly direct from Iguazu by light plane (approximately 2hrs)
