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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy a full-day, shared tour and visit the town of San Antonio de Areco , which is one of the most traditional in the Pampas. You will get to know the history and development of the Argentinian pampas and the lifestyle of the Gauchos.
Languages Offered: Spanish & English
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Horseback riding
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Live entertainment
Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up at centrally located hotels in Buenos Aires
Traveler pickup
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina Begin your 9-hour tour with a drive from your hotel in Buenos Aires to the village of San Antonio de Areco. Enjoy views of the pampas en route and listen to commentary about the area from your guide. 180 minutes
Museo Draghi, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina Paradores Draghi is the ideal corner for those who enjoy the cultural attractions offered by a place. There you will access a tour through the sumptuous space where you can see a vast collection of pieces of rural goldsmithing of the nineteenth century, which reveals the mysteries of a period of national identity consecration of the figure of the Gaucho as a main character of that time.
In Paradores Draghi begin your journey through history not only as a spectator, but also as a participant in the process of making exclusive goldsmith pieces that take shape through the hands of artisans recreating the techniques of traditional goldsmithing as their founder, Juan José Draghi, did in the 60s. 15 minutes
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina Located on Segundo Sombra Street, between Alsina and Arrellano. Don José Ruiz de Arellano founded the first oratory in the center of his stay. The foundation of this oratory was very important for the creation of the town. In the years 1720 and 1728, the first chapel was built, it was located a little more to the right than the current one. The foundation stone of the present church was placed on February 7, 1869 and was buried under the central entrance door. Inside it was placed a lead box containing the original records written on parchment, newspapers of the day, medals and coins of the time. 10 minutes
Zapiola 151, B2760 San Antonio de Areco, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina At the corner of Don Segundo Sombra and Zapiola streets, a peaked house rises from its peeling walls. This is the grocery & drinks store where peasants and country people who came to town to provide themselves and do errands to the cereal house, the store, the doctor, the bank, used to meet. Don Segundo Ramírez, the gaucho who was later a character in the novel by Ricardo Güiraldes, used to stop here. Nowadays, it continues to be a meeting place and has a long history of typical people from the countryside. 10 minutes
San Antonio de Areco, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina Make your way to the Estancia. At this place, you will have a chance to take rides on horses or go for a ride in a carriage while enjoying some traditional cold cuts, cheeses and beverages. Then, you will enjoy a typical Argentinian barbeque of the finest meats. While you have dessert, you will be able to see a folklore show followed by a demonstration of gaucho skills. 300 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable clothes
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This is a kid-friendly tour
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Roberto_M
26 Apr 2023
I strongly recommend booking this tour. Our guide, Cami, was a phenomenal tour guide. She was very enthusiastic and made the tour very entertaining. She showed us how to make ‘mate’ on the way to the estancia and also gave us great information about Argentina. The Estancia was beautiful, the horse ride was fun, the food was delicious, and the show was entertaining!
Global645928
20 Apr 2023
Just a great, relaxing, informative tour to Gaucho country. Treat yourself to get out of the city, breathe the fresh air of Areco, and enjoy a glimpse of Campo life. Miryam, our guide, was excellent--I cannot say enough about how wonderful and helpful she was. And the food! You won't have a better asado anywhere. I give it 5 stars only because the site doesn't let me give it ten--Diez Puntos!
Linda_P
19 Apr 2023
Our trip was in Feb, and we were picked up at our hotel on time by the guide, Emi, who was pleasant and knowledgeable.
It was a bit of a drive, but the bus was comfortable.
We made a quick photo stop in San Antonio de Areco, I don't remember seeing any of the silverwork & saddlery that others have mentioned.
At the estancia we were greeted by the sole gaucho on horse back followed by a short introduction. Then we were treated to refreshments including wine, soft drinks, charcuterie and empanadas. Next we were introduced to one of the family members who provided history and tales of life on the farm. Then we had a walk around the farm, and had the choice of either riding a horse, or riding in a very brief 'sulky' (horse cart).
We then saw the horse whisperer, impressive handling of the horse.
We had the traditional ‘asado’ barbecue lunch, with plenty of delicious food and drinks. Rounded up with some dancers and two musicians.
We did not see any of the mentioned gauchos doing rope tricks, but still enjoyed the tour.
This tour in
Argentina
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