Cordoba/mendoza: discovering the polo

Jour 1: Cordoba

ITALY / CÓRDOBA / SIERRA CHICA (-/-/D)
If playing polo is your passion, we’re taking you to its homeland—with the perfect program for you!
Fun, fast, and thrilling, polo is a fantastic team sport that combines riding skills with ball-handling precision. It’s one of the oldest team sports in the world, dating back centuries before Christ. Brought to Argentina by the British in the late 19th century, it quickly gained popularity among landowners and soon became a symbol of the Argentine upper class.
And what better setting than the wide-open expanses of gaucho country?
Today, polo is Argentina’s national sport, with more than 250 polo clubs across the country—especially in the provinces of Mendoza and Córdoba.
It’s said that this equestrian sport evolved from cavalry training drills used by the British military, and indeed, the downward swing of the mallet resembles the saber slash used by cavalry soldiers.
Always considered the sport of kings, princes, dukes, and officers, polo brings to mind medieval jousts—where riders face off in a contest of balance, power, and skill.
You’ll be based at a stunning 15,000-acre Estancia nestled in the wilderness of Córdoba’s Sierra Chica. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned rider, you’ll have the chance to try polo for the first time or improve your skills. This unique holiday combines sport and nature, with daily polo sessions and scenic treks in the surrounding hills.

Pick-up at Córdoba Airport (COR) between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM and transfer (approx. 1 hour) to the Estancia.
(Transfers outside this time range available on request, with extra cost.)
Dinner and overnight stay at the Estancia.

Jour 2:

7: SIERRA CHICA (B/L/D)
Hearty breakfasts and mornings dedicated to polo. Short sessions focused on game techniques and strategy.
Lunch at the Estancia or as a picnic during activities.
Afternoons free for relaxation or guided treks in the scenic surroundings of Sierra Chica.

Jour 8:

SIERRA CHICA / CÓRDOBA / ITALY (B/-/-)
Breakfast and transfer to Córdoba Airport.

Note:
This itinerary is indicative and may be subject to change due to weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control.
In case of heavy rain making the polo field unsafe, trekking activities will be offered as an alternative.
Non-riders are welcome to join the group for lunch and enjoy carriage rides and nature walks.

Key: (B/L/D)
B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner


Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Difficulty: °° (Beginner to Intermediate)
Accommodation: Traditional Estancia
Tack: English-style polo saddles or Western saddles
Horses: Criollo and Peruvian Paso breeds—all raised and well-trained on the Estancia. Also used for cattle work. Riders will experience their smooth, comfortable gaits.
Riding Schedule: Half-day dedicated to polo and half-day to trekking. Moderate paces depending on rider ability.
What to Bring: Riding clothes, boots, protective helmet
Minimum Age: 10 years old
Type: Equestrian holiday with stay at a local Estancia

ACCOMMODATION:
Stay in a typical colonial-style Estancia in the Sierra Chica hills near Córdoba, tastefully restored in rustic-chic style.
Offers full comfort with:
Swimming pool
Large garden
Reading lounge
The rooms are beautifully furnished with private bathrooms and wood heating.
The Estancia serves local cuisine with European flair and regional influences.

DEPARTURES:
Available year-round on request with a minimum of 2 people and a minimum stay of 5 nights.
Group Size: Min 2 – Max 10 participants