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For our last two days in Argentina, we wanted something a little relaxing. On the suggestion of Cintia (more on her later), we booked two days and one night at Estancia Santa Rita, an estancia two hours outside of Buenos Aires.

We had gotten in very late the night before and then had an early pickup for the ride to Santa Rita. I think I passed out, but I woke up when the driver pulled over for directions. Leaving the highway, we started going down a dirt road that seemed to go forever. On either side, open fields out to the horizon.

Eventually, we passed through Antonio Carboneri, which looks like towns in the Old West did. Wide streets, no one but dogs outside, small windowed buildings and faded old signs everywhere.

Another mile or two and we arrived. Driving down the tree lined lane, we rolled down the window to smell the grass and the trees. Several people were saddling up for their ride while others sat in chairs in the shade.

This is where we ate our meals. Drinks and empanadas were brought out to you wherever you were sitting.

The owners Franklin and Isable as well as their handyman look over their expansion plans with fresh construction behind. They're planning on putting in a lobby with a front desk.