2-Days and 1 Night in Areco: Discover Gaucho Culture in San Antonio de Areco

Delight in your time in San Antonio de Areco, a highly traditional town located in the Argentine rural areas and the Pampas. You’ll gain insight about the historical background, cultural happenings, way of life, and the local ‘gauchos’.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

DAY 1:

The tour kicks off with a pick-up from your hotel in downtown Buenos Aires. You’ll then be driven through the picturesque Argentine countryside, home to local ranches. Along the way, an expert guide will provide you with detailed information.

Upon arrival in San Antonio de Areco, you’ll enjoy a charming tour of the town and its historic center. Later, you can choose to spend the day at one of the unique ranches, either “El Ombú de Areco” or “La Porteña”.

At the ranch, you have various options: horseback riding or a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Meanwhile, a buffet featuring cold cuts, assorted cheeses, and traditional drinks will be available. This is followed by a typical barbecue lunch where you can savor top-quality meat. The meal concludes with a delicious dessert and a folk music show and/or a display of gaucho skills.

After these activities, you can choose to have dinner and spend the night at one of the mentioned “estancias” or opt for dinner and an overnight stay at a unique hotel in the town center.

DAY 2:

If you choose to stay in town, after breakfast, your tour will continue with visits to the most significant sites in San Antonio de Areco. You’ll learn about local history and the Pampas plains. Visits to museums, chocolate shops, and pulperias (traditional local stores) will give you a deeper understanding of local life and culture. At noon, you’ll enjoy lunch, and in the afternoon, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel or apartment in Buenos Aires.

If you opt to stay at the “estancia,” you’ll start the second day with breakfast while taking in the tranquility of the surroundings. All the facilities and activities described on “Day 1” will be available to you. At noon, you’ll have lunch, and in the afternoon, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel or apartment in Buenos Aires.

Points of Interest

  • Estancia El Ombu de Areco
What's Included
  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
  • Professional guide
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Overnight accommodation
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Estancia El Ombu de Areco
RP 31, cuartel VI, Villa Lia, Buenos Aires, San Antonio de Areco
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Savvymike
Mar 12, 2019
Learned so much about Areco! - Our private tour of the Pampas was led by Marcelo. He showed us the beauties of the pampas in his most charming and personal way. Marcelo was the perfect tour guide with lots of humor, quick wit and dedication. We first went to the old town of Areco. There we were fascinated by the Draghi museum which is family run and operated featuring some of the best silver smiths in the world. It is truly incredible to see what these artisans can create with their hands and just a few tools. After that, we went to visit the local church. Its ornamentation and decoration were very well combined inside and the building itself was bright and visually stunning. After visiting the town a bit, we went to the "Ombu" Estancia. It was fantastic experiencing the gaucho and horse demonstration and the folkloric was also entertaining. Last but not least, the asado and the wine were great! It was definitely worth it
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