Cordoba, laying between the Pampas and the Andes, is horseback-riding heaven (no wonder Jackie Onassis loved it). An ideal place to experience the pleasures of gaucho life is Estancia Los Potreros (all meals, activities and transfers are included; 011-549- 03548-566628; info@ride-americas.com), a 6,000-acre working cattle ranch. The emphasis is on riding – from day outings to longer expeditions- but non riders can enjoy the pool, bird watching, hiking, golf on the nearby courses, or visiting historic Jesuit churches.