Private Tour to San Antonio de Areco: Gaucho town & Estancia from Buenos Aires

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Duration:10 hours (approx.)
Location: Buenos Aires, The Pampas

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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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1. San Antonio de Areco
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.
2. Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
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.
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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.
4. Municipality Of San Antonio De Areco
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.
5. Museo Draghi
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.
6. La Olla de Cobre
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.
7. Museo Gauchesco y Parque Criollo Ricardo Guiraldes
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.
8. Estancia El Ombu de Areco
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.

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Posted By : RonaldPeter_B
This was such a memorable day! Had a wonderful tour of San Antonio de Areco. So many local artisans applying their skills. Then out to a wonderful Estancia, where we were treated to empanadas, wine, and a full BBQ lunch. Loved the live music through lunch. We rode horses, and were amazed at the horse whisperer, who gently and acrobatically positioned himself around the horse. It was an impressive show. Julieta was a wonderful guide for the day. Be prepared though for the drive to the town from BA, and for the welcome committee of mosquitos. Still, would highly recommend this day, as it will be one of your best in Argentina.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 13:06:22

Posted By : Brian_C
Are guide was excellent and it was our favorite guided tour while in Buenos Aires. The staff at the estancia was great and the horses are well mannered and receive excellent care.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 10:04:28

Posted By : Marie_R
That was great day, it is really worth! Horses, dancing, show, very tasty BBQ, excellent guide. Thank you!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 17:47:57

Posted By : Patricia_M
Adrian was our driver and Pierina was our English speaking guide. Adrian is a careful and safe driver pointing out different features during the trip.Pierin gave a delightful narrative of the town and gaucho ranch, accompanied us around the ranch and helped us get comfortable mounting the horses. The horses are well trained, and delightful to ride. The ride on the pampas was about 40 minutes and a must do even for those who never rode a horse before. The Gauchos are very encouraging and caring. The meal was fantastic. Savory and accompanied by Malbec wine, great beer, or other beverages. The folk dance was a great time even as a participant. My wife and I enjoyed this trip emenvely!
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Posted On : 2024-04-19 15:11:35

Posted By : JOHN_K
We had a fabulous time on this tour. Our driver Henry was great. Julieta was informative and engaging, we enjoyed our time with her and now consider her a friend. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-01 08:06:53

Posted By : Lize_S
This is a fun filled activity for the entire family and really gives a good overview of some aspects of Argentinian culture.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 22:14:18

Posted By : 344Jas344
What a great day out! Adrien our driver picked us up promptly for the 90 minute drive out of town where we were met by our guide Facu whose excellent English, detailed local knowledge and sense of humour meant that we had a really engaging walking tour of the town before driving out to the ranch. There, we had a really generous barbecue meal, a short horse ride, a gaucho riding display and a traditional music show, all of which we enjoyed. Overall, great value! Recommendations are to wear long trousers and long sleeves if the mozzies are out, and to arrive there hungry!
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 19:02:34

Posted By : Weltvermesser23
We were picked up from the hotel by car and the driver took us to San Antonio de Areco. There we were met by our guide Juileta. She led us through the small town and we were able to visit two silversmiths and a small leatherwork factory. Our guide also told us a lot about the life of the gauchos on the estancias today.
After that we went to the Estancia El Ombu.
After a short tour you could either ride a horse or take a ride in a carriage. For lunch there was a typical asado with plenty of meat and wine.
Our highlight was the subsequent performance of traditional dances and the horse whispering demonstration.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 11:23:36

Posted By : Aemilianus
We are very satisfied with our trip. We were taken with a private comfortable car to San Antonio de Areco and back. The town and its gaucho crafts were very interesting. The estancia is excellent - horse riding was fun, the food is really great and the dancing and the horse performance are just the cherry on top.
Above all, this experience was made really great by our tour guide Julietta. She is fun, knowledgeable and helpful. We had a great time and appreciated her company very much.
Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-03-25 07:08:47

Posted By : Kary_M
The tour guide was fantastic and really enjoyed. She went of the way to entertain us. The horseback riding was really nice and dancing.
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Posted On : 2024-03-10 17:54:43