EPA – San Juan – One Million Acres of Opportunities, Argentina

– Equivalent to 577 Central Parks or 3.5 times the size of London

– 1,000,000-acre canvas for your grandest visions

– 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the UNESCO World Heritage site “Valle de la Luna”375,640 ha, or just under 1 million acres, in the Northwest of Argentina, with potential and feasibility studies for agriculture, cattle ranching, biofuels, renewable energies, and tourism. It is strategically located on the oceanic corridor that crosses Chile, Argentina, and Brazil.

A snapshot of the old airstrip close to the Manager’s Home. ( look at the quality of the soils)

This estate is one of the world’s most extensive freehold tracts of land and is currently available for sale. Amid the Argentine farmland for those seeking to buy, the property is named “Estancia Punta del Agua.” It is located in the central-western part of Argentina in San Juan Province, in a pre-Andean valley 200 km away from the provincial capital of San Juan. 

It reached its maximum development between 1917 and 1947; by then, it had a post office, a mill, and lodgings for around 100 families. Today, there is a large house, a public school, and a 700m-long landing strip authorised by the National Aviation Council, but it is currently non-operational. The property had undergone considerable deterioration due to inappropriate agricultural practices and the extensive use of native vegetation for fuel, wax production, and to support the operation of a lime mine. Then, due to past difficulties with market access, it was abandoned.

Completing National Route 150, known as “The Central Bioceanic Corridor, provides Punta del Agua with excellent access conditions. The 50 km of road built within the Estancia is fitted on each side with a five-wire fence. It consists of a vast network of roads, 2.486 km long, which connects Porto Alegre, in Brazil (on the Atlantic Ocean), with Coquimbo Port, in Chile (on the Pacific Ocean), crossing the central region of Argentina and passing across the Andes through the Paso de Agua Negra, in San Juan province. 

This project, initiated by Argentina and Brazil following the establishment of the MERCOSUR Regional Trade Agreement, facilitates access to the Pacific Ocean, thereby fostering trade between Latin American and Central Asian markets and improving competitiveness.

This new context, in terms of future infrastructure development, will undoubtedly benefit the area, as evidenced by the recently completed 132 KV electric transmission line “Huaco-San Agustín de Valle Fértil,” which will cross the Estancia alongside the road, further enhancing the area’s development potential.

The Estancia’s primary water resource is the Valle Bermejo Basin, which stretches for 7.200 Km2, transcending San Juan’s limits. Old area studies have identified three large aquifer sectors based on soil composition and the physicochemical quality of the water within them. North of the Rio Huaco, the best hydrogeologic conditions have been found; well water with a conductivity of approximately 1400 microsiemens/cm³ has been extracted. Although the southern section contains water with higher conductivity, the foothill area on the west side of the property may contain good-quality underground water originating from rainfall on the mountains above.

The southern part of the property is designated as a Reserve.

Punta del Agua is 20 km away from Ischigualasto Provincial Park, also known as “Valle de la Luna” (Moon Valley). This reserve Area is unique in the world because of its Triassic formations.

Due to its archaeological and paleontological value, it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Currently under construction, National Route 150—which crosses the Estancia—will shorten the travel distance between “Valle de la Luna” and the capital city of San Juan by 100 km. Once completed, it will become the required way to the park, making Punta del Agua ideal for developing hotels and resorts. More photos.

The Opportunity of a Millennium Awaits

Don’t just witness history—forge it. Estancia Punta del Agua is more than a property; it’s your chance to own a piece of Earth’s future and leave an indelible mark on humanity’s story.

Your Next Steps

1. Contact Gateway To South America (GTSA) to arrange your private viewing of this exquisite Argentine farmland.

Note: Serious inquiries only. Confidentiality agreements are required.

The latest update on purchasing large farm blocks is now available.

If you are considering buying this property, it is important to arrange an inspection visit, and our advice would be to negotiate a due diligence clause to allow you to fully understand all its moving parts and potential uses.

Please Note: Unless you have an Argentine partner or a local Argentine company shareholder structure, the current Property law will prevent you from buying this property outright if you are a foreigner. Assess the regulations carefully if considering this property for sale. There is currently a move by President Milei to remove this restriction, but it is still in place.