La Armonía ranch

What it is

Estancia La Armonía is a farm day in the mountains of southern Misiones. The trip lasts 7 hours and leaves from Posadas, with pickup and return to your hotel. The highlight is a three-course lunch with lamb raised on the same estate, served with views of the Sierra de San José.

The itinerary

1. Pickup at your hotel in Posadas, then along National Route 105 for 30 kilometers.
2. From the access road, a 3.8-kilometer dirt road leads to the estancia.
3. After one hour of travel, you arrive at the restaurant, on a terrace with views of the Sierra de San José.
4. Three-course lunch: empanadas and cold cuts, grilled meats, stuffed pastas, milanesas and a homemade dessert.
5. Free afternoon to explore the grounds, enjoy the country air and take photos.
6. Return to Posadas, with drop-off at your hotel after about seven hours.

What you will see

The main star of the lunch is the lamb, raised on the same estate. The restaurant sits on a terrace with panoramic views of the Sierra de San José. The menu has three courses: first empanadas and cold cuts, then grilled meats, stuffed pastas, milanesas and stews with side dishes such as sopa paraguaya, mbeyú and grilled vegetables. To finish, a homemade dessert that changes with the season.

The trip has two stretches: 30 kilometers on National Route 105, then 3.8 kilometers of dirt road. Along the way, the landscape shifts from flat plains to the mountains of the Misiones plateau. After lunch, the afternoon is free to walk around the estate, breathe fresh country air and take photos of the southern landscapes of the province.

Tips

• Drinks are not included, so factor them into your budget for the day.
• Bring a camera or phone for the free afternoon and the views of the Sierra de San José.
• Have your exact hotel address in Posadas ready, since pickup happens there.

Who it suits

• Families: Transfers, entry and lunch are included, and the free afternoon allows a relaxed day outdoors.
• Food lovers: The menu covers grilled meats, empanadas, stuffed pastas and homemade dessert, with lamb raised on the estate.
• Photographers: The free afternoon and the views of flat plains and mountains offer plenty of scenes to photograph.