Located in the remote Andes foothills of northern Patagonia, in Neuquén Province, Argentina, this work exchange offers a chance to live and work in a stunning natural setting surrounded by mountains and rivers. Participants help with daily tasks in a rugged, off-grid environment and join a small international community. In return for your contribution, you receive rustic accommodation and shared meals with the rest of the team. You will experience long days filled with a mix of work, exploration, and downtime. It is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in ranch life, improve practical skills, and make lasting connections.
About the free work exchange program
Estancia Ranquilco is a family-owned working ranch and eco-lodge set in the breathtaking Andes foothills of Northern Patagonia, in Neuquén Province, Argentina. It sits on a vast 100,000-acre property of rivers, open grasslands, rocky outcrops, and native forests where horses are central to daily life and work. In the summer season (roughly December through March), the ranch hosts a small team of seasonal staff and work exchange participants who help with a wide variety of ranch tasks while living on-site in simple, shared accommodation. Life here is fully off-grid and rustic, with communal meals prepared in an outdoor kitchen, limited internet access, and plenty of physical work balanced with time to explore the landscape, ride horses, or rest. The community is international and diverse, and you’ll be expected to contribute with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and respect for the rhythms of ranch life far from modern conveniences.
Requirements
- Able to commit to the full season (typically December through end of March).
- Motivation, stamina, and flexibility for long, varied days.
- Positive and proactive attitude, open to off-grid life.
- Specific roles may have extra skills needed (for example horse guiding experience or hospitality skills).
Your responsibilities
- Help with daily ranch operations, including physical tasks as needed.
- Contribute to the shared meals and upkeep of communal spaces.
- Depending on your role, you may guide horse rides, care for animals, cook, welcome guests, or assist in construction and maintenance.
- Work with other team members to support smooth daily flow and guest needs.
- Respect the environment and participate in off-grid living practices.
What’s in it for You?
- Rustic accommodation and shared meals provided.
- A chance to live in a remote and beautiful part of Argentine Patagonia.
- Hands-on experience with horses, ranch work, and off-grid living.
- Time to explore natural surroundings and build friendships with an international team.
- Opportunities to improve skills in hospitality, horsemanship, outdoor living, and teamwork.
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Contact
Address: 8349 El Huecu, El Huecu
Neuquén
Argentina
Phone: n.a.
Contact host directly: https://www.ranquilco.com
