RUCA TAIQUEN, Villa Traful, Neuquen, Argentina
Ruca Taiquen is now available for rent. The house is located in Villa Traful which is situated within the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Villa Traful lies just over 100km (65 miles) from the international airport at San Carlos De Bariloche and 65kms (40 miles) from Villa La Angostura. This area is renowned for the quality and quantity of outdoor activities it possesses. Hiking, horseback riding, camping, bicycle and ATV rentals, boating, hunting, and fishing are all available locally.
‘Taiquen’ is a Mapuche word which means “the sound of cascades”. The property itself contains massive coihues, cypress, arrayanes and other native species and is bordered by the Arroyo Blanco. The house is situated on a hill overlooking the roaring Arroyo Blanco, hence its name “Ruca Taiquen”.
Ruca Taiquen was designed by Nestor Bello of Estudio Arquitectos Sidoni & Bello in Villa Angostura. Sr. Bello harmoniously combined design elements found in the great lodges of the American Southwest with local design and materials to create a spectacular home that is simultaneously rustic and refined. The overall exterior design and floor plan is one that maximizes light, harmony with the surrounding area, and facilitates entertaining and family gatherings while still providing for privacy. The quality of craftsmanship and materials evident in the construction of Ruca Taiquen are increasingly difficult to find.
The house is approximately 330 square meters on two levels. The house comfortably sleeps eight people, with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The downstairs master bedroom has a walk-in closet with built-ins; all other bedrooms have ample storage space as well with built-in closets and drawers. The master bathroom has double sinks, a large Jacuzzi, and a separate shower. Three bedrooms are on the upper level, one is a second master with an attached full bathroom, the other two share a full bath. There is an extra room above the foyer and a hallway, all with wood flooring which overlook the great room below. There is central heat throughout the house via radiators. The fully outfitted kitchen includes oven, stove top, refrigerator, chest freezer, dishwasher, washer, dryer, and microwave.
Ruca Taiquen is a spectacular yet comfortable place to stay with ones family or friends while enjoying all that Patagonia has to offer, and is now available for both short and long term rentals through ApartmentsBariloche.com. When booking, please leave phone number or other contact information is addition to email address to ensure reliable communication.
