Haceinda Argentina Polo Lessons

[Lisa Bahmann]

Hi Polo Fans!!

I was hoping you might be able to help me!!

I will be going to Argentina with my husband and trying to find a very romantic hacienda for polo lessons and beach riding, can you please recommend some places like this?

In additon, any ideas on how to get really good seats for the Polo Open on the 5th of December in Buenas Aires?

Any help would be TRULY appreciated!

Best Wishes,
Lisa

[Mark N. Crislip]

Hi Lisa. Argentina is a great country, but its beaches are not that great; in fact, I think they are quite poor. Additionally, most of the polo is located inland and/or closer to the river than the ocean. The river is very sediment-rich, which gives it a very lovely shade of brown—not really all that romantic. I think it's impossible to combine a *good* polo experience with a beach experience in Argentina.
I do believe that in Uruguay (which is about as similar to Argentina as northern Belgium is to the Netherlands, and just as close), there is a Punta del Este Polo Club. That city is where many Argentines go for beach vacations and the water is much nicer. Still, I know nothing about it beyond that I've heard that it exists.
There are very nice places with lakes and swimming pools in Argentina, though!

[Lisa Bahmann]

Dear Mark,

Thanks so much for your mail!

Hmm, can you please recommend then just a very romantic estancia with a polo school?

Best Wishes,
Lisa

[Mark N. Crislip]

Hi Lisa:

I know lots of people in the polo community and I will ask around a bit. Of course prices will vary considerably depending on how "deluxe" you want the place!

[Lisa Bahmann]

Hi Mark,

Thanks so very much for your help!!

Mid to deluxe options would be great and we only want to be there from 3 to 4 days since we also want to explore Argentina!

Best Regards,
Lisa

[Mark N. Crislip]

How does this look?
http://www.luxurylatinamerica.com/uruguay/four_seasons_carmelo.html

[sarah al sabah Poloinfinity]

Hi Lisa,

We cannot offer a beach experience, but have a wonderful estancia with swimming pool and jacuzzi. You can check out the website: www.poloinfinity.com

Kind Regards,
Sarah

[Lisa Bahmann]

Hi Sarah!

Thanks so much for your response!

We wanted to go for maybe 3 or 4 days, would this be possible?

Best Wishes,
Lisa

[sarah al sabah Poloinfinity]

Hi Lisa,

It is a pleasure to receive you for 3 or 4 days(our estancia has a min of 3 days). It you have any particular requirements (e.g vegitarian, allergies ect) or desires for your stay please send us a message. Also, let us know your polo level. My professinal email is [e-mail]

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Kind Regards,
Sarah

[Harald Hochstenbach]

Hallo Lisa,

Diana und Ich gehen fast jedes Jahr nach Estancia El Venado.
Es ist die Estancia von Federico Cendoya, ein vormaliger Handicap 5 Spieler, er hat auch früher noch in Hamburg oder Dortmunt gespielt glaube Ich.
Die Estancia ist sehr schön ,ruhig und gemütlich.
Swimmingpool gibt es, Jaccuzi etc. nicht.
Während der Urlaub fühlt mann sich wirklich teil von die Familie.

http://www.polodays.com/

Viel glück mit die Suche,
Harald Hochstenbach

[Patrice Graviere]

Hi Lisa,

Hope you are well.

I agree with Mark's comments but still almost everything is possible in Argentina!!!! If you want to enjoy good beaches and polo at the same time, you should go to Pinamar, 300km East of Buenos Aires, you have great beaches with perhaps 80/100 miles of fantastic sand dunes, it is a summer resort for Argentines, there is a golf course, a polo club called La Herradura which is very nice, you can also rent a house there. If you need any help, I know the General Manager very well. The polo field is probably the best field in the world, meaning that it can rain 30/40 inches and you play 15/20 minutes later, it has a great drinage. Next to Pinamar, there is Carilo which is very nice.

Near BA, I can offer you to take a look at our site or even better our photo gallery link, www.estanciaelrocio.com/gallery, where you will be able to taste the atmosphere and services we offer to our guests. We have polo lessons and clinics, riding, swiming pool, massage therapy, great asados (BBQ's) around the fire at night, etc, etc.

Depending on the price you want to spend, I believe, that I can get you the appropriate tickets for the final on Dec. 5 in Palermo.

If you are interested, please PM your e-mail to [e-mail], and I will be glad to forward any information regarding what you need.

Kindest regards,
Patrice

[Lisa Bahmann]

Dear Patrice,

thanks so much for your maijl, We are thinkng about coming to your Estacncia or La Herradura.

Would you be able to tell us how we can get tickets, what price ranges are available for seat with a good view?

Many many thanks for your kind email!

Best Regards from Germany,
Lisa

[Patrice Graviere]

Hi Lisa,

Please PM your e-mail and I will forward the info. Do you know by any chance Philip Selkirk in Frankfurt, he is in PCW and aSW, he wants to do a movie about "The passion for polo" ??

Best regards from the pampas,

Patrice