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Gaucho Cultural Immersion: Experience Argentine Traditions in San Antonio de Areco
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San Antonio de Areco
Immerse yourself in Argentine traditions and experience the vibrant Gaucho culture in San Antonio de Areco. Explore historical sites, visit local workshops, and enjoy horseback riding in the Pampas. Discover the essence of Argentina on this authentic tour.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- San Antonio de Areco - Welcome to our “Gaucho town” San Antonio de Areco: a historic town and the heart of Argentine Traditions. For the past 11 years, we, as the only “Locals of our Town and Argentine People,” have been offering these tours. Our program includes visits to private places owned by our friends.
- Museo Draghi - The foremost Criollo Silversmithing workshop and museum (the “gaucho style”). Enjoy an exclusive visit to the private collection of the traditional Argentine family “Draghi.” You’ll also have access to the workshop where artisans continue to design, craft, and chisel unique pieces.
- Museo de Arte La Recova - The studio featuring works in progress by our friend, the gaucho painter. This is an optional visit if time permits or if he is not teaching at the Art school.
- Parroquia San Antonio de Padua - The town’s most significant building and a historical landmark.
- Plaza Ruiz de Arellano - A 400-year-old plaza where the gaucho town was founded.
- Estancia El Ombu de Areco - The most important historical working ranch.
What's Included
- Private bilingual tour guide fluent in English for all activities
- Personal transportation throughout the tour
- Choice of horseback riding or carriage ride
- Lunch included
- Wine and beer served during Reception and Lunch
- Snacks provided
- Air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
What's Not Included
- Towels, tips, phone calls, detours, extra services not described here: all of them are excluded
Additional Information
This is the most complete gaucho Tour
Here in San Antonio de Areco: we will introduce you our neighbors that has been safekeeping and nurturing our Gaucho Culture and Traditions.
Visiting their places, bars and workshops in this historical and colonial town.
Then at the working ranch ‘Estancia’: with an unique sense of place developed through generations of gauchos working in the property.
You will slowly discover this retreat in the lush vegetation of the Pampas:
Horseback riding in the open fields, just wandering around, visiting the main house and Argentine beef lunch.
With a great demonstration of Gaucho skills on horseback.
You will definitely wind this day up getting a piece of the Argentine soul.
(This is the only Tour lead by Argentine locals from the Gaucho Town, San Antonio de Areco. Improved for the last 11 years)
Operator: Official licensed Travel Agency in Argentina
Licensed vehicles with professional drivers
Location
San Antonio de Areco
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Adam_g
Apr 30, 2024
Gaucho Experience - Jose was an excellent tour guide; engaging and very personable. The experience at the Estancia was memorable from the beautiful setting to the welcoming hosts.
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Janet
Mar 11, 2023
Gaucho Ranch and personal guide for party of 4 - Our guide was first rate. Perfect English and incredible history of everyplace he showed us. The gaucho ranch we visited, could not have asked for more. Fabulous, met new friends there. 1000 percent recommended.
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Nftosh
Jun 24, 2022
Excellent Private Gaucho/Estancia Tour - My husband, mother in law, son and I had an excellent time on this tour. Our tour guide Marcello was very knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. The business owner was also provided excellent service. Would definitely use this company again.
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Alicia1262
May 1, 2022
Best Day! - In the nicest possible way, it would be a huge mistake to NOT book this tour! It was probably the best day of our holiday! Marcello was the best tour guide. He was so accommodating, informative, and funny, and really just felt like a friend hanging out with us by the end! The ranch was so beautiful, and the food was delicious! With the long horse ride, all the food and wine, and dancing at the end, this tour more than worth the price! The empanada snack was the best empanadas we had on our whole trip, and the tango dancing at the end was interactive and fun. And the handsome Gaucho ‘Sebastian’ didn’t hurt either! ;) The whole experience made us want to come back to the ranch and stay at the hotel in the future!
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Bg272011
Mar 1, 2022
Amazing beautiful experience - What an amazing experience, from door to door pick up and drop off. The tour around Areco town was awesome Our guide Laurie was so knowledgeable and nice you can tell she loves the town. Being a small town a lot of businesses are owned and operated by family so if it’s vacation time they are closed so there are she has options of other places you can see. We learned a lot. The Estancia (ranch) was beautiful wonderful snack upon arrival, plenty of Green space a small playground and a couple of swings. Gentle trail ride suitable for everyone my daughter (6yrs) and I rode together. I would highly recommend this tour it’s worth it.
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Michael_m
Dec 25, 2021
Great tour with Mr... - Great tour with Mr Alberto. Very knowledgeable on the area. Nice horseback ride, good meal, good horse show. I highly recommend this.
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Maria_a
Dec 21, 2021
One should include a... - One should include a Gaucho Experience when traveling to BA. We had a great time . The Estancia was beautiful. The horse back riding was so exciting. Alberto , our guide is the best guide we ever had in BA. He is very accommodating and very knowledgeable. Will highly recommend this .
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Tanya_k
Oct 14, 2021
One of a kind experience - The personal attention given by Guillermo, Cesar and the entire staff of the Estancia was incredible . Despite rainy conditions, everyone made an amazing effort to include all the activities by rearranging schedules . I would highly recommend this tour to anybody visiting buenos Aries . Thanks for an amazing trip !!!
Tanya & Thom
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Ehaas1
Jan 21, 2020
Wonderful trip to San Antonio and Estancia - This is a very special experience; Santiago is an extremely knowledgeable, fun and professional guide who will show you the gaucho culture in San Antonio de Areca. Highlights on our trip included a tour of the town center as well a horseback ride and an Asado lunch on the estancia. Santiago will introduce you to local artisans and to the gauchos who have learned their skills from their families passed through generations. We highly recommend. It is so convenient to be picked up from your apartment or hotel in BA. The value is excellent. Be sure to bring your camera!
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Maryannsomerset_nj
Dec 11, 2019
I will treasure the day at this Estancia forever! - Driving from Buenos Aires to San Antonio Areco was a beautiful ride into the countryside. It is a well-maintained farm that provides a guest with another view of Argentina, away from the city life. Horseback riding or a buggy ride was our first activity. The gauchos provided us with the history of life on the Pampas, the horses, and country life. They entertained us with games on horseback and then served us family style, a farm to table feast, under the trees. Then came a folk dancing show that included guest participation. A special day, don't miss it!
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