Boutique Luxury

Estancia La Bamba

Estancia La Bamba is ideally located only 120km from Buenos Aires and close to San Antonio de Areco in the heart of the Pampas. La Bamba is one of the most upscale colonial estancias near Buenos Aires and is steeped in history and tradition.

The Pampas, Argentina
Estancia La Bamba
  • Enjoy lazy afternoons after a delicious traditional Argentine asado cooked by gauchos

  • Beautiful colonial style hotel blends a sense of a bygone era with contemporary design, and prides itself as a place of relaxation and hospitality

  • Prepare to eat (and drink) well as the property is part of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux portfolio

  • Accompany the gauchos on a horse ride, swim in the outdoor pool and later share stories with other gusets around the open fire


Recently renovated with great care as a Relais & Chateaux boutique hotel, Estancia La Bamba successfully combines luxurious comfort and colonial elegance. Offering guests the feeling of being welcomed into a private home, Estancia la Bamba is steeped in history and tradition which makes this hotel a special and timeless place, and perfect for a spot of relaxation.

A stay at Estancia La Bamba offers you the chance to discover the soul of Argentina, it elegantly combines tradition and comfort in an amazing setting of expansive green fields. The striking dark red and white colonial style building hosts dark wood antique furniture and artwork throughout, as well as authentic horseback riding accoutrements to complete the look. The estancia also has a watchtower, covered porches, a charming internal courtyard and beautifully kept lawns ready for a stroll or a whack at croquet.

The horses are perfect for beginners, giving everyone the chance to get a feel for the traditional Gaucho lifestyle. In the setting of the pastoral fields you can explore on foot, by bike or horse and during polo season the estancia’s polo team practices and plays games on site for your viewing pleasure.

The staff are attentive and personable, it is assured that every detail will be taken care of. With exquisite food on offer throughout the day, you are guaranteed not to go hungry. Highlights include an elaborate asado BBQ served for lunch during your stay, and delicious empanadas served in between meals just to tide you over! As is typical at Argentine estancias, meals are served together with other guests, adding to the convivial atmosphere and so that you may share stories of your travels through the country so far.

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Top tip:

Wander down to see the beautiful polo ponies in the evening, dusk is such a beautiful time at La Bamba, with the birds chirping, the sky turning pink and orange and 'Guacho' the black labrador at your side

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Location

The Pampas, Argentina

Estancia La Bamba is a 2 hour drive from Buenos Aires near San Antonio de Areco in the Pampas.

13-hour 40-minute international flight to Buenos Aires, followed by a 2-hour drive to Estancia La Bamba.


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