Featured in Equitrekking's Uruguay episode and host Darley Newman's Trail Rider column in True West magazine.

A local artist, Graciela, and her husband Jorge Zuasnabar, whose family has been dedicated to rural activities for three generations, own this well-appointed estancia. Join gauchos in cattle activities such as branding, milking, herding and others or take a day ride to the beach. It's a four-hour ride across three neighboring estancias to the low key fishing village of La Pedrera. The reward is a picnic and miles of dune-backed sands to gallop across, as well as crashing surf. The coast here is wild and almost deserted.

The ranch’s rolling hills are comprised of open spaces for the ranch’s 650 Hereford cattle, 500 Hampshire Down sheep and 30 horses, and quiet streams and forests of tall eucalyptus trees. Birdwatchers will want to be on the lookout for the unique birds of Uruguay, an attraction at this estancia. This intimate nine-room estancia is decorated with Graciela’s gaucho and rural inspired art and also has a pool, playroom with billiards and a small shop selling locally made products. Food is abundant and Graciela will certainly make you feel welcome in her estancia on this special riding vacation that's great for riders and their friends.

Activities

Riding Holidays, Cattle Drives, Ecotourism, Inn-to-Inn Riding, Ranch Work, walking tours, bird watching, swimming pool. The beach is close to this working ranch.

Accommodations

El Charabon has 9 suite rooms, of which 5 are of the superior category. They have air conditioning, a living room, comfortable sommiers and exclusive decoration. Facilities: Comfortable and charming rooms. Playroom, billiards, TV by satellite, swimming-pool, barbecue. Entertainment: Horseback riding in and around the estancia, photo safaris, and trekking. El Charabon is the idyllic place for walks, leisurely picnics and fascinating contemplation of nature. Plus, the beach is nearby. Participation in cattle activities as rodeo, branding, milking and others.

Food

International and local cuisine is served in El Charabon.

Specially trained chefs prepare 4 meals per day. Our barbecue is a good atraction for beef eaters. Pork and lamb are the best dishes. Food for vegetarians is available.

Area Attractions

Santa Teresa National Park, the 18th century Fort, San Miguel, protected dunes of Cabo Polonio, Isla de los Ombues, Universal Heritage, Punta del Diablo a fishing village, La Paloma, La Pedrera and Punta del Este.