español Brief History of the owners & General Information Family Gowland
Alejandro Gowland , farmer and a Polo player for several years, coaches his son Alex (15 years old); Languages: English & German Maria Gowland, a professional meetings organizer, she was employed for the Buenos Aires Sheraton Hotel. From 1991 until now, is active partner of Kraft & Gowland (Professional Meeting Planners) & partner of Expoam.com ( a BtoB internet Co).Languages: English, French, Spanish & Portuguese. Alejandro (Jr), he has practiced polo since the age of 8, played some important tournaments as the International Polo match "Las Praderas", Monte Polo Club cups, The International Polo Tournament in Los Indios. Languages: English and Spanish Cardenal Newman School Carolina - married to Juan del Carril (both professionals). Sofy – hotel administrator. Pia – taking ecomony administration at University level. The place- facilities Our fabulous location in the heart of the Pampas. Los Paraisos is located a little over one hour from Buenos Aires & only an hour from the main airport. San Miguel del Monte, the nearest town is located 15 min. from the farm, all types of services as telephones, Internet, fax and others such as bars,pubs, restaurants & a lake to practice water skiing. Historical points of interest are located in Monte. House facilities: 5 rooms (2 guests rooms),TV , bathrooms, kitchen, living room. Housekeeping house.

Cattle & horses

80 polo horses, of which 10 are experienced ponies and 15 are new polo ponies.
Bovine production and some dairy production for the family and guests.

Special activities - area attractives
Los Paraisos offers a unique blend of advantages , and a special quality of life. Living at Los Paraisos means a host of leisure and recreational activities close at hand, A safe family environment. -Riding - Polo - walking - bird watching - biking - golf (45 min.from the farm) - swimming pool. Europeans may like the expierence to ride with far horizons and no limits in sight.

Food and beverage
Enjoy Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the casual atmosphere.
-vegetables from the garden
-meat in different kinds of preparation, including famous asado .
-vegeterian and special diet menus
-wines are of very good quality in Argentina
-beer and a very well equipped and assorted bar is readily available

Accompanying members
We can arrange special programs at the farm or for visiting Buenos Aires, Museums, shopping, theaters. We have in mind polo player wives, or adults accompanying very young players. (Boys and girls under 14 years old)

General information / Climate
Argentina is a land where each season brings its own special beauty and activities
-Autumn begins in mid March with sunny days, some rains. Temperatures range between lows 13º C and high of 20º C. (55 - 68º F)
-Winter begins in mid June, days are sunny, Temperatures range between 2 to 18º C. (35 - 64º F)
-Spring explodes in mid September. Temperature between 15 to 22º C. (59 - 72º F)
-Summer is hot with warm nights, with temperatures ranging 16 to 32º C. (60 - 90º F)

We are able to provide interpreters, and a guide may be assigned. Hosts can help visitors with every aspect of everyday life & offer their friendly advise.