Wandering among the stands of eucalyptus, casuarina, and ombú trees that cover the 100-acre grounds of Estancia Santa Rita, it's easy to lose track of time. The same goes for the ranch's ornate main house, which was built in 1790. As you pass through its outer colonnades and enter a cozy, brick-and-beam living room fitted with period furnishings, you could be stepping into history.
Estancia Santa Rita heightens that impression with its 13 elaborately decorated rooms, whose details include rich fabrics, stone fireplaces, and baldaquino or canopy beds. The menu also nods to Argentine tradition with a selection of asado - barbecued beef and pork from the ranch.
If you're in a marrying mood, there's a charming chapel. And this is Argentina, so don't be surprised if a llama joins you on your stroll through the park. Want to get the lay of the land? Make like a gaucho and set off for a trek on horseback.