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The estancia is extraordinary and we are truly thrilled
that our first trip to Argentina was highlighted by this
experience. Ron´s hunt went well and my time here was a
treat! You have a “prized” staff and a lovely family
both of which we hope to enjoy again. Thank you for
being a part of making this trip one of the best we have
ever experienced. Fondly.
Loretta & Ron Mulson – Upstate New York, USA
I had one of the best times in my hunting life here in
Argentina. My wife enjoyed the hunt as much as I did. We
saw huge numbers of animals. The food was amazing and
the scene has no comparison. Everything was excellent. I
look forward to hunting with you guys again. Everything
will be remembered fondly.
Diego & Lorena Gonzalez – Albuquerque, USA + El Salvador
& Costa Rica
From start to finish our first trip to Argentina has
been a great experience. From our first meeting at SCI
in 2008 to organize the hunting expeditions and Juan
organizing our trip to the falls and site-seeing in
Buenos Aires. I don’t think things could have been
smoother. Gonzalo, you asked us at dinner if you had
meet our expectations and since this was our first trip
to Argentina we really had none but … if we would have
had them, they would have been meet and exceeded. Your
county is beautiful, your hunting properties and
facilities are great and your staff … I love how they
are always smiling and happy. And who “would – a – think
– it” come all the way here, to Acelain, look at your
guest book and know people in it! (Ken Swaim & Rick
Felts) Thank you for sharing your family with us. You
have great kids and are lucky to have Marina to keep you
in line. But I have to say, as much as I enjoyed the
hunting (and the horses and “the more-up”) being here at
Acelain, seeing the grounds and castle and learning some
history has been my favorite since I always say “I love
old stuff”. Thanks for everything.
Sue Fogle – Colville, Washington, USA
A Moorish castle and a lovely wonderful German designed
park; a water buffalo and many birds! Lots of pleasure
and marvelous memories! Heartfelt thanks for your
friendly and generous welcome.
Aimery Langlais – Geneve Switzerland |
We have read the whole week through your guest book and
have wondered what we could write that would be
different from what all your other guests have been
saying! But no matter how hard we tried, how do you top
“perfect”? It was our first trip to Argentina but
hopefully the first of many! We came as strangers and we
feel that we are leaving as friends. You made us feel
welcome, provided us with excellent accommodations, 5
stars cooking, nothing but professional and friendly
service and great hunting! Thank you for
everything. Our stay with you was a wonderful
experience. Auf wiedersehen!.
Bob & Jutta Peterson – Browning, Montana USA and
Nannhansen, Germany
Veni, vide, hunt-ee.
Thank you for a wonderful time.
Eric Skrmetta
I will have many memories I will carry for my life time.
Your different hunting properties are all unique and
full of game. We are very happy we choose Cerro Indio
for our first trip to Argentina. You and your staff have
been great hosts. You kept the food and “Quilmes” my
favorite beer flowing. Your family estancia Acelain is a
wonderful piece of history. I enjoyed the time with your
kids and wife. Chasing pigs on horseback with dogs and
knives was first!.
Rod Fogle – Colville, Washington, USA
What a wonderful experience. Cerro Indio was definitely
the right choice for this trip to Argentina. The
guesthouse is excellent, full of history and yet so
comfortable. The staff was awesome, so caring and so
helpful. The Cheff did an amazing job. All of the meals
were so good! I am very pleased with my trophies with
the buffalo being a great adventure and the boar hunting
in such a closed environment made it a unique
experience. Of course the boar hunt on horseback with
dogs and knives was an added bonus. Thank you. Touring
the castle and learning of your family history was
enjoyable and educational. This added to the success of
our trip. Again, thank you for everything. This trip has
memories that will last a lifetime.
Tom & Glenda Martin – Cave Creek, AZ, USA |
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Great
hunt! Wonderful guides & great friends. Darren Casey
– TX
Nancy
and myself cannot thank you and the entire staff for one
of the most memorable trips of our life. We hope that
you will, someday, join us in New York so that we may
return the hospitality. Your friends.
Henry & Nancy
Ruella - Red Hook, New York
Thank
you, we had a wonderful trip! Your hospitality is beyond
what we could have ever imagined. Thank you for opening
your home to us, we look forward to returning. The hunt
was rough and the game so wonderful that met every
expectation. Though the luck of knowledge of your
language was a concern of ours, it proved not to be a
problem. Smiles are the same in every language as well
as laughter and both of them were very plentiful. Jim
and Lisa Ross - Red Hook, New York
Thank
you very much for making my experience for a
“non-hunter” wonderful, friendly and comfortable. We
loved riding horses and to see the ranch that way. It
was a great experience. The staff, service and food was
better than any 5 Star hotel. You should be very proud.
Patia Pearson
We
are grateful for the special time. The moment we entered
the property we knew we were someplace special. The
gauchos, the house, the Cheff kept us in a world we’ve
never been when hunting. Horseback hunting was
magnificent and the trophies will find no duplicate. The
chances we have to make someone feel special is forever
and everybody here has done that. SCI should be proud of
you.
Gene Muse MD
Truly
amazing is the only way for our family to describe our
stay. Thank you for your hospitality. The staff was
amazing. I am truly touched by the way each of you have
cared for our family. William & Joseph cannot wait to
come back. Daniel had an amazing birthday and will be
back to finish his diamond. My husband enjoyed the ducks
and my mother also did. We will keep all of you in our
prayers. Much love.
Elizabeth, Edward, Daniel, Joseph
& William “The Campbells” - New Orleans, Louisiana |
What
a fantastic hunt! Beautiful place and wonderful people.
Todd E. Gardner, MD - North Carolina
Thank
you for such a wonderful hunting and cultural
experience. I have enjoyed every day of my stay in
Argentina. To arrive as hunters and leaving as very good
friends is best of all.
C.T Ripley - Huntley, Montana
Thank
you so much for a memorable experience. We had such a
wonderful time and the reason was the people involved.
We hope to return sometime in the future and if you are
ever in New York we would like you to stop by.
Michael & Linda Ruella - Red Hook, New York
Thank
you for the great hunt and language lessons in Spanish.
I am thankful that I got to come to Cerro Indio and met
my new friends. I had many great laughs and a good time
playing Polo.
Craig Ripley - Billings, Montana
May
we extend our heartfelt thanks for making our first trip
to Argentina an experience to remember for a lifetime.
Your assistance organizing our shopping tour and tango
adventure in Buenos Aires is very much appreciated. We
will also always remember the visit to your family’s
treasure Estancia Acelain. The quality of the hunting
experience we had pursuing the buffalo, red deer and
blackbuck were of the highest degree. We hate we have to
say “Adios”. Now you have another set of friends in
Montana. The gate is always open.
Dan & Glenda
Anderson - Billings, Montana
This
vacation I had with my family this summer was the best
experience I ever had. Your hospitality and kindness was
above and beyond my expectations. You made this vacation
unforgettable.
Daniel Campbell – New Orleans,
Louisiana
What
a great hunt, food, people. I will be back.
Barry
Bowman - Greenwood Village, Colorado |
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Thank you for a great trip. Not only the hunt but
the wonderful tour to the Castle. I could love to bring
my wife back. Thanks for the wonderful service of all
the staff.
Breadly Farlow. October 2007
We have never enjoyed ourselves so much. Thank
you so much for a great time. Your ranches are
beautiful. We have never enjoyed ourselves so much.
Argentina is such a beautiful country. Your staff did a
wonderful job. They are great people. We look forward to
doing this again. Good hunting.
Tom & Jennifer
Sainsbury. Sugar City, Idazo. March 2007
The time I had with you in Argentina was great.
Thanks for a great time. The food was good, the company
good and the hunting good. The time I had with you in
Argentina was great. If you or your family ever get to
Montana, the favor will be returned. Your friend.
Chuck Widdicombe. Billings, Montana. March 2007
I will miss you all and hope to see you again.
Leaving is difficult. The entire experience has been
fantastic, all adventure from start to finish. I have
enjoyed every moment, let us not forget the moment.
Enjoy the adventure of the present! I will see you all
again my friends! Thanks to you all.
Travis Stortz.
Montana. April 2007
Gonzalo, what a great place, truly one of a kind.
It should be on the list of "10 Places to see before you
die"!. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay and hunt.
We wish you the best in the future. We know you will
miss the girls as they are going to America with us!!!.
Great staff. Great time. Good huntings & Happy trails.
Riley Barnes. Lake Powell, Arizona. May 2007
Thank you for a marvelous Argentine experience.
Everything was first class -the accommodations, food,
hunting and service-. It was truly the epitome of
sophistication and class. Thanks again for a memorable
hunting experience.
Michael & Tanza Reynolds.
Scattsdale, Arizona. May 2007
Thank you for a wonderful hunting experience.
Everything was perfect, the food, accommodations and
service. Steve truly enjoyed stalking his Blackbuck.
It´s a great trophy Blackbuck. Rory enjoyed it all. Beth
and I loved the horseback riding. A totally relaxing
trip for us. Sorry I lost my passport but your efforts
to locate it were impressive. And you finally did!!!
Thank you again for a wonderful time. If you are ever in
the USA -near Pennsylvania- we welcome you.
Steve &
Patzy Metzger. Rory & Beth McKean
Total 8 animals. Loved the adventure, the scenery
and the company!. Gonzalo & Co. Was terrific!. Would
recommend to any hunting lover.
Mike Ziegler & Teresa
Jones - USA
This was my first trip to Argentina and hopefully
it won´t by my last. My hunting was better than I
expected. I took some very good trophies, the puma and
second boar were the best. The axis will be my prize
trophy from here. You have a wonderful staff. See you
again soon with my son.
Blacky Landerville -
Minnesota, USA
Thanks very much for an excellent vacation and
for several outstanding hunts. Your accommodations were
excellent as well as your guides, gauchos and staff.
Your are very welcome to visit us in Arizona with your
family any time. We look forward to seeing you again.
Kathleen, Steve, Kate & Connor Mc Clain. Arizona, USA
To say thank you for providing us a wonderful
hunt and wonderful experience at the ranch is not
enough. The English language lacks the words to express
our true fillings. You have not only provided the
highest quality hunting but you have allowed us to
become a part of your family, and you and your family
have become a part of ours. In addition, to the hunting,
we enjoyed sharing your father´s birthday, visiting with
your parents and of course, providing polo instruction.
Your efforts far exceeded our expectations. Your
history, much of which is displayed in the Castle is
something that commands distinction and your abilities
in the field lacks nothing. Every time, from now
forward, that we have a mate, look at the game mounts on
the wall or hear the word "Argentina" we shall think of
you. You and your family are most welcome at our home in
Montana anytime and it would be an honor to return some
of the favors we owe you. May your hunting career
continue to be great, may your family always be in good
health and may happiness find its way to your home
continually.
Rusty Rokita - Montana, USA
We saw and experienced this beautiful ranch. We
rode over much of it on horseback and we were also
impressed by the large population of game animals on the
ranch. My wife successfully hunted for axis and red
deer. These also completed her Diamond Level Inner
Circle in SCI Awards Program. My impressions of the
ranch are of how much the land reminds me of where we
leave, in Montana. We enjoyed excellent meals and the
pick-nick at the cabin by the lake was very special. I
wanted to try fishing and was able to catch $ release
three beautiful rainbow trout in a few minutes. This
trip makes our fifth to Argentina and it is going to be
one of our finest memories.
Bill & Virginia Stratton
- Roberts, Montana, USA
Thank you of for the wonderful hospitality and
great hunting. We hope to come here often during our
lives. This was the best hunting and lodging experience
we ´ve had anywhere in the world. Great health and
prosperity to your wife, children and of course
yourself. Take good care of Juan and the boys as we look
forward to seeing them again. God bless you all.
Dwight Brannon, Doug, Todd, Colleen, Connie & Tai. "The
Brannon Family" - Dayton, Ohio, USA
We want to let everybody know how much of a great
time we had at the ranch. The staff and food were
excellent and the accommodations superb. We took
Buffalo, Axis, Fallow, Puma, Collared Peccary and
Capybara. Thanks for all.
Jim White. President SCI
Oklahoma Station Chapter
Thank you so much for allowing me the very
special opportunity to hunt with you. My stay has given
me many incredible memories. A fine 14 point stag, a
nice fallow deer and a 21" plus blackbuck. What a
wonderful place & fantastic people! Thanks again.
Ron
Hugo - Wisconsin, USA
What an experience! The memories of the game, the
hunt, and the people I have met here will stay with me
forever. I hope to return again.
Eric Johnson - Green
Bay, Wisconsin, USA
I´m truly a lucky man. I have a great wife, a
great family, and great partners and friends. And now...
I´ve had one of the greatest experiences of my life.
Estancia Acelain is out of this world. A fantasy land.
The beauty is outstanding and the history is
fascinating. Then, there is Gonzalo & Cerro Indio. This
is one of the finest hunting operations anywhere in the
world. Perhaps the finest. The hunting areas are
excellent, offering a diversity in scenery, habitat, and
game animals. The different species are plentiful,
unique and of great quality. But it is the hunting
experience provided by Gonzalo and Marina that is
special. I´ve never encountered a staff so happy and
willing to assist. They see to your every need and make
you feel as one of them. I´ve never been so comfortable
in my hunting life. Poli and his sons were delightful
and so efficient. They are very good at what they do
because they obviously enjoy it. Gonzalo and Eber are
great hunters and even better companions. Our hunts
together were simply wonderful, but the discussions over
dinner were very entertaining, informational, and
thought provoking. I´m proud to say these men are now my
friends and I value their friendship profoundly. Suffice
it to say, in the words of Arnold Schwartzenegger, "I
will be back".
Skip Erikson - Glasgow, Montana, USA
This was truly the best time I´ve had at a
"Hunting Camp". You were always cheerful and smiling and
a good sense of humor. You did everything to make our
stay perfect. The accommodations were far above anything
I expected. The staff were excellent and seemed happy to
be there. Saying food was outstanding would not be a
high enough compliment. Your hunting staff, "the boys",
always went out of their way to make you feel
comfortable and all of you worked as a team. I wanted to
hunt wild boar, collared peccary and if time shoot just
a few doves and maybe a blackbuck. I was able to get all
I wanted and was lucky enough to take a huge one. Please
all of you take care so I can come again with my wife,
she would love it. This was fantastic.
Mike Buesing -
Oakdale, Minnesota, USA
Thank you very much for a vacation and hunt I
will never forget. I love Argentina, and you have made
it even more special than I remembered from my previous
visit to such a wonderful place. I cannot describe my
emotions when I think back on all the experiences we
have shared during the past ten days. The puma, the Pere
David deer are my favorites. I look forward to my next
visit.
Larry Jackson - USA
I have hunted in many countries, many camps and
never have I been treated as nice. "Camp", people,
everything is Top Notch. I will remember this trip
forever. After spending only eight days here I feel at
home. Hopefully we will remain friends.
Jerry
Ludemann - Smiley, USA |
Had a wonderful trip. Five stars accommodations.
Food was out of this world. The buffalo hunt will be
remembered as over the top exciting. Making plans for
future wing shooting and bowhunt. Thanks again for these
memorable days.
Your friend. Philip Case. October
2007
Only Cerro Indio could meet all requirements. Al
and I didn´t have to think very hard about where to
spend our 50th anniversary vacation. Only Cerro Indio
could meet all the requirements and after three years it
was hard to wait to return. We loved the winter season
three years ago but to be here in autumn is more
beautiful. The natural beauty is a wonderful background
for the hospitality and warmth of the extended family
and staff. Al and I are truly blessed to know you and
will leave with precious memories. Mil
gracias & love.
Al & Ivonne Thanhauser.
Riverdale, N.Y. March 2007
Many, many thanks for a wonderful experience. The
hunting exceeded what we ever expected. Your whole
staff, everyone, was a joy to experience, so thoughtful
and so polite. So everything, the hunting, the lodges,
the food, the staff was simply excellent. But the best
part was the friendship you both shared with us and
letting us join your family and sharing your Easter with
you. The trophies will be cherished but not nearly as
much as the memory.
David and Maryan Paulus.
Wisconsin. April 2007
My husband, daughter, son in law and myself are
thrilled we bought this hunt. It has truly been a memory
making, once-in-a-lifetime experience for all of us. The
hunting was enjoyable. The mounts will make us smile
many times in Arizona. Again, our deepest gratitude for
your excellent hospitality. We loved the Castle tour!,
and our accommodations were truly superb and
comfortable- some of the best we´ve had in our
international hunts! We will never forget you. May the
Lord bless on you.
Terri Barnes. Lake Powell,
Arizona. May 2007
Thank you for a most wonderful experience!. I
can´t speak for the men, but I felt like a "princess",
surrounded by such warmth, hospitality and gracious
family. Sharig Good Friday and Easter services with you
will always be a special memory for us. Both ranches
have their own personality of excitement and history.
The hunting far exceed our expectances. The amount of
game at Cerro Colorado is truly amazing. Straight
shooting and continued success. Your friends.
Steve
and Sue Taylor. Appletown, Wisconsin. April 2007
We thought we had a beautiful ranch until we had
the opportunity to see yours. We thought we had a lot of
animals until we saw all the animals at both places. We
were treated very well by you and your staff, gained ten
pounds and got some beautiful trophies. We wish you and
your family and staff the best of luck. Thank you for
taking such good care of us in Argentina.
Bill &
Linda Brake. Rose Tree Ranch - Elgin, Wisconsin. June
2007
Thank you for making this a memorable safari. The
full gallop hunt for the peccary and the wild boar were
a real event in my hunting career. It was a wonder I did
not fall from the horse!. The trip to the mountains was
again a great event. I have not seen so many good stags
all together, although I have hunted New Zealand. The
peccary and wild boar will have a place of distinction
in my Montana trophy room. Again thank you for a great
and 5 stars stay. Maria put pounds on my frame. Great
going on tough coming off. In the event you travel to
Montana, you are always welcome at home.
Judith &
Virgil Binkley - Townsend, Montana, USA
We came to Cerro Indio to hunt and visit your
wonderful Argentina and to experience a new culture.
What we take home is a deep and profound love of your
family, your staff and the wonderful memories of these
past two weeks. Your great grandfather, grandfather and
parents should so proud of what you and Marina have
accomplished. With your spirit and drive to be the best,
the children will be inspired to continue the tradition
and heritage of your family name. Everyone has made us
feel as family. Never in our world travels have we felt
more welcome. May God bless this home and be over you.
Al Burlando - New Jersey, USA
You have a beautiful place and
quality game. I much appreciate your patience with me,
Rusty said all I feel in my heart with much better
words. Thank you. Also it was special to meet Marina and
visit and shop. She is a wonderful woman. Your staff
both in the field and in the house is very good and we
appreciate all they did to make our stay comfortable and
our hunt successful. I do wish to come back with
practice and my own gun to try a longer shot at a trophy
blackbuck. I will always have wonderful memories of our
stay with you and the country of Argentina. God bless
you and your family.
Deborah Rokita - Montana, USA
Our first trip to Argentina has been shared with
wonderful people and a special family. Your country, its
landscape, its history and its future is in great hands
with a family as wonderful as yours. May God give you
all that you both desire. Gonzalo you have been blessed
with this wonderful gift that your grandfather began.
The seeds that were planted, today are shared by many,
but the greatest seed that was planted are the memories
that have been shared by many. I am certain that your
grandfather looks down on you every day and is proud of
what you have accomplished with your family and skills
on this special soil. As for the hunting, I have hunted
since I was seven years old, never have I had such a
dense population of game. This is a great ranch, a great
country, thank you for allowing us to enjoy it. Gonzalo,
not many men on this earth will ever have both happiness
and success at the same time. You are a very successful
man you have both now. May God bless you and your
family.
Elaine & Vito Cardinale. Outdoor Yellow Pages
President. Brooklyn, New York, USA
Being my first hunting trip to Argentina, I will
go back home to Wisconsin with nothing but great
memories, beautiful trophies and a desire to come back
again for another fabulous hunting experience. The
abundance of quality game animals was staggering and the
scenery beautiful. I thought the accommodations were
very, very comfortable as well as picturesque, both
inside and out. Spending time with old friends and
making new ones in such an exceptional establishment
made the entire adventure priceless. Thank you for
everything.
Jack Doemel - Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA
Thank you for the wonderful hospitality,
adventure and great food. The hunting was an experience
of a lifetime. Thanks again for everything.
Marsh &
Trice Pearson Andover, Minnesota, USA. Mitch & Kim
Ammerman, Scandia, Minnesota, USA
You all have made me feel so welcome and at home
in your beautiful paradise, in Argentina. Your country
is so beautiful and I will never, ever forget all of
you. Especially Juanita, Marina and Iñaki. I felt so
good to be around children. You are so beautiful and
loving. I hope someday soon to see all you again,
hopefully at our home in New Jersey. May God bless you
and protect you all. Good luck and much success.
Joyce Burlando - New Jersey, USA
This is my second visit to Cerro Indio and it was
the most wonderful experience of my hunting in Argentina
or the United States and Africa. To get my Diamond was a
dream fulfilled. Your staff of dedicated people are
extremely gifted and made my stay unforgettable. Michael
Matrisciani and I will long remember the wonderful
nights hunting under the stars. We felt honored to be
called your friends and look forward to returning with
new friends again to Cerro Indio.
Albert Burlando -
New Jersey, USA. Michael Matrisciani - NYC, USA
Thank you. Its been a great time with many
memories to remember. Great hunting, people fun & food.
Look to see you again.
Larry Perdue - Oklahoma, USA
Gracias, Gracias, Gracias. Everything was "magnífico",
five stars quality plus. Now we truly understand the
phrase "mi casa es su casa". Not only we did enrich our
home with some more beautiful trophies but we leave much
richer in having made friends with a wonderful family.
Stay happy, healthy and enjoy life in such a beautiful
county. We'll be back!
Joel & Wanda Ritter - USA
We arrived as hunters and we leave as friends.
Your home became our home for ten wonderful days. The
people of Argentina are happy, cheerful, and fun to be
around. Everybody did their appointed duties always with
a smile. We will come back some day with our wives. The
food was fabulous as I have gained 10 Lbs. at least.
Last but not least the hunts were exciting, challenging,
and totally awesome. Again thank you for your very
generous SCI donation. Without generous outfitters like
you, I would not be able to hunt over the world. God
bless you and your lovely family.
Carl Catania -
Oklahoma, USA
Thank you for the great hunting! When hunters are
looking for a world class experience "This is it". Your
hunting lodge is excellent and your team of support is
as good as it gets. I will always remember my time here
and. I will tell others. Thank you.
Richard Robokopff
- Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
This is my second safari with you and again I had
another great time. I got my Puma last day, last hour.
Jack Aschinger - USA |