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Take a deep dive into Argentina’s gaucho culture on this day tour to the town of San Antonio de Areco. Explore with your driver/guide the intimate details of life in the Pampas. He’ll show you around town and take you to a nearby working ranch (Estancia), where you can ride horses, feast on a traditional barbecue lunch, and watch a equestrian demonstration and dance performances.
- Escape the city on a day trip to the colonial town of San Antonio de Areco
- See the Argentine Pampas on horseback and enjoy a BBQ lunch at one of the most beautiful Estancia in Argentina.
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from your hotel
- Intimate tour in small groups with a maximum of 5 people
We definitely offer the most complete, entertaining and customized Gaucho Day you can find in Argentina !
Our official licensed travel agency is made up of a warm and welcoming team, who share the same passion for history and Gaucho traditions. In addition, all our guides and drivers are bilingual.
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Pool available in summer
Asado lunch: a selection of meats, grilled on an Argentine BBQ (parrilla) accompanied by salad, drinks, dessert & coffee. Vegetarian, vegan, celiac options are available upon request
Shared comfortable transfer in/out from Buenos Aires, with air conditioned
All activities at the Estancia: horse riding, folkloric dance, equestrian gauchos' performance
Tailor-made tour of the town
Bilingual guide all day
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick you up at any address of your choice in Buenos Aires
Traveler pickup
Av. Ramón Castillo 13, Buenos Aires, Argentina
San Antonio de Areco, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina At one-hour drive from Buenos Aires along the National Road “number 8” (Ruta 8), the vast plains of the Pampas make an appearance and show us their vastness. When we arrive in San Antonio de Areco, we have arrived at the centre of Gaucho culture. 120 minutes
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina For those who love culture and History, the best way to start your visit is to go and see the main square called Ruiz de Arellano, home to the parish of San Antonio de Padua. You’ll get to know the story of how the first Spanish conquistadors, importing from Europe noble materials as wood and floor tile, began to build the city around 1730. 20 minutes
Municipality Of San Antonio De Areco, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina From 1885 when it was built, up to 1966 when the town decided to buy it, the town hall, right in front of the parish, is an old colonial mansion which belonged to one of the wealthiest families in town. Today you can visit it and admire its large interior patio, its period tiles, old well and wrought-iron grids. 10 minutes
Museo Draghi, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina This museum exhibits a private collection illustrating the evolution of silversmith styles in Argentina, from the nineteenth century to the present day. In Mariano Draghi's workshop, you’ll get to see unique pieces inspired by traditional techniques. 30 minutes
La Olla de Cobre, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina The artisanal chocolate factory La Olla de Cobre is renowned throughout the province. People of Buenos Aires come specially to San Antonio de Areco to buy their delicious chocolates and their famous alfajores. An essential stopover for gourmets. 10 minutes
Museo Gauchesco y Parque Criollo Ricardo Guiraldes, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina The Ricardo Güiraldes museum offers different perspectives on Argentina’s past, specifically in relation to the gauchos: their customs, equipment, how they earnt a living ... It also explores the life of the writer Ricardo Güiraldes’ personality. 30 minutes
Estancia El Ombu de Areco, Argentina Accompanied by your guide, you’ll head to an Estancia, located 15 minutes from town, in the middle of the Pampa plains. After a quick tour of the Estancia and a horseback ride (or carriage ride) to explore some of the 400 hectare property, you’ll be invited to enjoy a delicious asado lunch served under the shade of hundred year old trees.
You’ll then have the chance to watch and admire the Estancia’s gauchos’ performance of equestrian dexterity, as well as listen to and watch traditional Argentine music and dance. 240 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Flavien S
12 Jun 2023
Nous avons passé une excellente journée avec notre guide du jour Sarah.
La journée a tres bien commencé avec la visite de San Antonio de Areco que les activités à l'Estancia El Ombu.
La découverte des traditions argentines a été tres enrichissante avec la bonne humeur de tout le monde.
Et la viande est à tomber par terre.
Allez-y les yeux fermés.
nicoleeW7535CQ
11 Jun 2023
Our driver, Santiago, was prompt and we started our day with a drive and a stop in the city to see the sights. He knew everyone and took us to lots of cute little spots. Then, we continued to the estancia where he guided us through all our experiences - horseback riding (fun and easy), lunch (tasty, even for a vegetarian), and the shows (culturally interesting). He made our day by being so funny and kind!
I was concerned that this tour might not appeal to me, but the experience of seeing a smaller city than Buenos Aires was well worth it.
rowiee96
07 Jun 2023
We hebben een fantastische dag gehad bij Areco Tradicion! Van begin tot eind was het een geweldige ervaring. Onze gids was ontzettend vriendelijk en sprak uitstekend Engels. Ze wist veel te vertellen over alles wat we zagen, van historische informatie over het stadje en de inwoners tot interessante weetjes over het land en de steden in de omgeving. Haar kennis maakte de tour extra boeiend en informatief.
Het hoogtepunt van onze dag was ongetwijfeld het bezoek aan de estancia. Het paardrijden was een onvergetelijke ervaring en toen we terugkwamen stond er een heerlijke BBQ klaar. Het eten was erg lekker en overtrof al onze verwachtingen. De gerechten waren smaakvol bereid en we konden de passie en zorg in elk gerecht proeven.
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