Ascochinga, Argentina
Estancia La Paz
Historic presidential estancia
Ascochinga, Argentina
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
Estancia La Paz Country ClubHistoric presidential estancia
The nineteenth-century summer residence of President Julio Roca remains an expansive country estate, where days revolve around polo fields and riverside trails.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
The 19th-century presidential summer residence of Julio Roca, set amid historic Jesuit canals.
Notable
An 18-hole championship golf course, two polo fields, and trails across 500 hectares.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Guest rooms, set throughout the ranch’s historic buildings, are tranquil and refined — think brick ceilings, canopied beds, chandeliers, and views of lavish gardens by the French landscape architect Charles Thays.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Ascochinga is a quiet village of four hundred people, where footpaths climb into the Sierras Chicas toward the waterfalls of Tres Cascadas.
The rooms
Rooms in the historic manor keep their exposed brick ceilings and canopied beds, with tall windows facing the parkland.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool sits among mature park trees, flanked by loungers and a tiled-roof pavilion.
The spa
Twin tiled soaking tubs sit beneath woven pendant lights, and a dedicated room hosts body treatments and massages.
At the table
Breakfast spreads are set before a carved fireplace, and pergola-shaded tables host lunches beside the water.
How it began
Tomás Funes named the estate in 1859 to celebrate the peace pact that reunified Argentina.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.