We originally stayed at El Metejon in December last year, having seen nothing of the place other than its (very professional) website, so were a little apprehensive going in. We both play polo, though not to a very high standard, and wanted somewhere nice to stay for a week that would serve both as a place to relax and a place to hone our polo skills. Put simply; we loved it so much, we arranged a special trip to return just four months later!

El Metejon is conveniently located less than an hour from Buenos Aires, and a mere 15min from Ezeiza airport. The estancia is close to La Martina and La Dolfina, as well If you ask to be picked up by car, you may get a rather shabby welcome vehicle, but don't let that serve as an indication of what's to come.

First: the POLO... El Metejon is a purpose-built gated polo community, though few houses have been developed yet, so the place has a lovely country feel to it. There are three fields which are maintained to a very... more