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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
We definitely offer the most complete, entertaining and customized Gaucho Day you can find in Argentina !
Take a deep dive into Argentina’s gaucho culture on this day tour and explore with a local guide who knows the intimate details of life in the Pampas!
We will show you around our colonial town. We’ll visit buildings which previously held and century-old bars, the parish of San Antonio de Padua and various local craftsmen, including the Draghi silversmith workshop. You’ll finish the morning with a visit to the Ricardo Güiraldes Gaucho museum and its pulpería La Blanqueada.
At midday we’ll take you to a nearby working Estancia (ranch), where you’ll ride horses to the open fields, feast on a traditional asado lunch (barbecue), and watch equestrian demonstrations and dance performances.
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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Professional local guide
Tailor-made tour of the town
Private and comfortable transfer in/out from Buenos Aires, with air conditioned
Reception with "empanadas" and drinks: Wine, beer, sodas, juice…
All activities at the Estancia (ranch): horse riding or carriage, folkloric dance, equestrian gauchos' performance
Asado lunch: a selection of meats, grilled on an Argentine BBQ (parilla) accompanied by salad, drinks, dessert & coffee
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any Buenos Aires hotel or from the address of your choice in Buenos Aires
Traveler pickup
Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martín
Jorge Newbery Airport, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ezeiza International Airport, AU Tte. Gral. Pablo Riccheri Km 33,5, B1802 Ezeiza, Provincia de 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
Zapiola 151, B2760 San Antonio de Areco, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina The pub El Boliche de Bessonart opened more than 200 years ago. Its sloping frontage like the Tower of Pisa, its render of period, its uncommon roof, and its two main rooms help the pub stand the test of time. 10 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
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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.
RJ_S
04 Oct 2024
Wonderful experience from start to finish! Would highly recommend to anyone who asks. The horseback riding before lunch was fantastic. Our tour guide Veronica was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and great with our 6 year old daughter. What an amazing day!
M6779JPtoml
19 Sep 2024
Myself and 2 friends did this experience and had an amazing time!
I’d highly recommend this experience for anyone staying in Buenos Aires who wants to see a more traditional side of Argentine culture and also get out of the city for a day - the atmosphere out there is very peaceful!
It was really cool to visit the town of San Antonio de Areco and also the estancia, this experience involved many different scenes - silver scene, chocolate scene, horse riding/whispering, food and music/dancing, as well as private chauffeur there and back.
Our guide Facundo was excellent, he was easy to get on with and had the answers for every question we asked.
Also worth mentioning I was walking on crutches when I did this experience but they were very accommodating, letting me go at my own pace and giving me a carriage tour of the ranch.
858kelep
30 Aug 2024
It was magical. The trip to the Estancia can be described no other way. The food was so good, the staff were amazing, and the horses were awesome. Our gaucho was Brian and his connection and love for the horses was apparent in every touch. Our tour guide was so open, and shared so much more than the history of this area. We really enjoyed her company. San Antonio de Areco was such a quaint little town. The Silvery Museum was absolutely beautiful in the craftsmanship. The chocolate shop was to to die for--so GOOD. Overall an amazing day.
This tour in
Argentina
is organized by
Areco Tradicion
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