Where to learn, play and watch Polo in Argentina



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  Moti Klein 02/02/2017

There are several shows and sports to see and enjoy in Argentina. The pole is one of the most requested by all tourists who visit us.

Polo is an elite sport that was positioned worldwide as an exclusive activity. The world interest has a great aspirational component. Many brands of exclusive products are sponsors or use the image of the sport to attract high-spending public.
Polo is generally played by people with the economic possibility of financing it. It is an expensive sport.

There are several reasons why it attracts attention among them:

  • The quality of Argentine horses
  • The elegant and elite atmosphere surrounding the activity
  • The capacity of local players
  • The rural environment where you practice and train


Where to Play Polo?


Less than two hours from the city there are several rooms that offer the possibility of learning to play polo with first-rate teachers.




One of them is Polo Tour in Buenos Aires, where in addition to knowing everything related to this sport, tackling techniques and equipment, you will learn how horses are chosen, their bloodlines and how they are trained. You will also be able to see a real polo match with 4 chukkers, using more than 30 horses! In addition, you can know the stables, the feeding of the horses and most importantly you will be able to play your own game with all the monitoring and control of the instructors.


Another excellent option is the Polo tour La Martina at the Cambiaso family farm (Adolfo Cambiaso is the number 1 polo player in the world) with the presence of several major polo club players. It is not only an experience in which you will learn everything about polo but the environment where it is made is something unique! You will see everything related to game, rules, history, horse breeding and training. They give you the chance to watch a game between professionals from the stands and also do two-hour classes.




It is important to note that in both excursions the classes are bilingual, you can enjoy the facilities, stroll through the fields and relax in the pools. In addition, meals are included, where you will enjoy a delicious barbecue and all the typical Argentine products.


The most important Argentine teams

Argentina has the best teams and world polo players. It is for this reason that foreigners who want to improve come to the country to train or hire the best polo players to provide the service in their countries. If you want to see a true polo show with the most outstanding players, I recommend that when choosing a game you take into account the most important teams:




- La Dolfina: It was founded by Adolfo Cambiaso and Bartolomé Castagnola in 1997 and is one of the most successful teams in Argentina in recent times. They won the prestigious Argentine Polo Open Championship more than 10 times and are the biggest winners of the Triple Crown with three wins.

- Ellerstina: It was founded by the Argentine polo player Gonzalo Pieres and the Australian businessman Kerry Packer in 1992. Since its foundation they have become one of the main and best teams in Argentine polo, having won the Triple Crown of Argentine polo twice in 1994 and 2010.

- La Aguada: It emerged in 1963 in Córdoba, at the initiative of Don Julio Novillo Astrada, better known as “Iaio”, a fan of polo and horse breeding. Today the club is managed by his children and grandchildren, who accomplished great feats, including the Triple Crown in 2003.

- Las Monjitas: It was born in late 2017 with the aim of fighting in the Triple Crown tournaments. It is the only team with a foreign pattern, since it is made up mostly of Argentines but has two Colombian players.


What championships to see in Buenos Aires?

The polo season in Argentina begins with the Triple Crown in September and ends at the end of the year. It is made up of the three tournaments with the highest international recognition: the first is played in the northern area of ??Buenos Aires with the Tortugas Open, also known as the Tortugas Country Club Open, it is one of the top Argentine polo competitions.




Then comes the Hurlingham Open, it is the oldest tournament in the world and the second most important event after the Argentine Polo Open Championship. It is played at the end of October and ends at the beginning of November on courts 1 and 2 of the Hurlingham Club, in Greater Buenos Aires. The competition is for teams with 28 to 40 handicap goals.

And finally, in the Argentine Polo Field the Palermo Open Championship is disputed, whose main court is known as the Cathedral, for its history and uniqueness. It is the highest interclub competition worldwide and the fifth oldest in the world. The tournament has been held annually since 1893 and is organized by the Argentine Polo Association (A.A.P.). The handicap of the teams that play this great event must be between 28 and 40 goals.

These events are far reaching and increasingly popular. The main parties can attract 30,000 people and are broadcast live on various television channels. I recommend that you take out the tickets in advance, especially for the final that takes place in December. To advise you on the purchase of tickets and available dates, contact Tangol.









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