Rincon del Socorro

Beautiful estancia set right on the edge of the wetlands

Five hearts from 20 votes

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Certainly the best of the properties around the Esteros, the Rincon del Socorro is loosely based around the concept of an estancia, with a series of buildings dispersed around the main building which has the dining area and relaxing areas. The buildings themselves have a veranda area that runs along the outside of the building where it is possible to shelter from the summer heat. Overall this is definitely our recommendation.

While the rooms and general layout of the Rincon del Socorro is fairly simple, this is service and accommodation of the highest order. As mentioned above, the lodge is loosely based on an Estancia concept, but the real beauty in the lodge is the fact that it owns the territory around it. Lying on the firm land that lies on the very border with the wetlands, this means that there is always an abundance of animals and activity in the immediate vicinity.

The rincon offers a really good range of activities that you can both organise with a guide (this is essential for the lake visit due to the number of birds), and also to go off and do for yourself. They have around 10 different horse rides that are possible, as well as many walks and bike rides. What is also quite interesting is to go out on a “night drive” that will allow you to see the numerous nocturnal animals in the area, and also to go and visit Arie who is a tame giant anteater that they have on the property and they are trying to re-introduce into the Esteros generally.

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The next step was our expedition into the Ibera Wetlands (Rincon del Socorro). Getting there was an adventure in itself. Cecilia, our driver and guide picked us up and made the 4 hour car journey along some very challenging roads fly by. Her English was very good indeed and we really enjoyed her company and her local knowledge made the trip come alive. Rincon del Socorro is certainly a unique place, very tranquil and peaceful and it was super to relax and enjoy the scenery, food and wildlife. You may think you are in the middle of nowhere but there is plenty to keep you on the go - boat trips on the lagoon, horseriding through the estancia grounds which was great fun, spotting tapir, capybara, marsh deer and loads of different birds. Even the creepy crawlies are good to see!! Please pass on to others how special the night sky is here – on clear nights it is indescribably beautiful.

- Janice and Charles, February, 2018
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The highlight (of the trip) was probably Rincon del Socorro and the Ibera wetland (great guides, birds, exotic animals, and food etc).

- Paul and Sara, April, 2017
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Estancia Rincon del Socorro is an amazing location and stumbling over capybaras and armadillos on our way back to the room was an unforgettable experience. We understand it has recently (November) changed management in preparation for the land to be handed over to the national park service. The guides were all new, young, enthusiastic and knowledgeable and the wildlife was stunning. Meals were very tasty but no choice and the service was slow; I went to bed the final night after waiting half an hour in vain for someone to turn up to accept my payment :) Not a big deal, and they were happy to take payment in the morning but I got the impression their in-house staff were overworked.

- Simon and Joanna, February, 2017
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Rincon was my favourite, a sublime place which I understand is now being handed back to the Argentine govt, fingers crossed they don’t cock it up.

- Andy and Joy, November, 2016
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Very good stay here. Made to feel very welcome. Guide for trips out very good. Lots of birds, so we were happy. I do feel you could have warned us that the road transfer from Posada to Rincon was quite so long and arduous! You could have mentioned the fly-in option from Posadas, although I accept it was probably expensive. Also Ricon was the only "hot" place with no a/c, which surprised us a little. Ceiling fan, but very difficult to sleep.

- John and Ann, February, 2015
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