San Antonio de Areco Private Day Tour: Gaucho Town and Estancia from Buenos Aires
by Areco Tradicion
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This private day trip lasts about 10 hours and starts with a drive from Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco, a town known as the heart of gaucho culture located about one hour away along National Road 8. Upon arrival, the guide takes you on a tailored walking tour of the colonial town. You visit the main square Ruiz de Arellano and the parish of San Antonio de Padua, learning about the town's founding in the 1730s and its Spanish colonial architecture. The tour continues with stops at the 200-year-old pub El Boliche de Bessonart, the old colonial mansion that now serves as the municipality building, and the Museo Draghi which displays a private collection of Argentine silverwork. Next, you visit La Olla de Cobre, an artisanal chocolate factory known for its chocolates and alfajores, followed by the Ricardo Güiraldes Gaucho Museum and its park, which presents the customs, tools, and lifestyle of the gauchos, as well as details about the writer Ricardo Güiraldes. After the town tour, you travel about 15 minutes to Estancia El Ombu de Areco, a working ranch set on 400 hectares of Pampas plains. At the Estancia, you take a guided tour of the property and then choose between horseback riding or a carriage ride to explore the grounds. A traditional asado lunch is served outdoors under large trees, featuring a selection of grilled meats with salad, drinks, dessert, and coffee. The afternoon continues with live equestrian demonstrations by gauchos and folkloric music and dance performances. The tour includes private air-conditioned transfers, snacks, and a professional bilingual guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
San Antonio de Areco
After about an hour's drive from Buenos Aires on National Road 8, the tour arrives at San Antonio de Areco, located in the Pampas plains and recognized as the center of gaucho culture.
120 min
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
The visit begins at the main square Ruiz de Arellano, home to the parish church of San Antonio de Padua. The guide explains how the town was built starting around 1730 by Spanish settlers using imported wood and floor tiles.
20 min
El Boliche de Bessonart
This historic pub has been operating for over 200 years. Its leaning facade, reminiscent of the Tower of Pisa, along with its period architecture and two main rooms, reflect its long history.
10 min
Municipality Of San Antonio De Areco
Located opposite the parish, the town hall is a colonial mansion built in 1885 and purchased by the town in 1966. Visitors can see its large interior courtyard, old tiles, well, and wrought-iron details.
10 min
Museo Draghi
This museum displays a private collection showing the development of silversmithing in Argentina from the 19th century to today. The Draghi workshop features unique pieces made with traditional techniques.
30 min
La Olla de Cobre
A well-known artisanal chocolate factory in the province, La Olla de Cobre attracts visitors from Buenos Aires seeking its chocolates and alfajores.
10 min
Museo Gauchesco y Parque Criollo Ricardo Guiraldes
This museum presents various aspects of gaucho life including their tools, customs, and occupations. It also explores the life and personality of the writer Ricardo Güiraldes.
30 min
Estancia El Ombu de Areco
About 15 minutes from town, the estancia covers 400 hectares of pampas. After a brief tour, guests can choose a horseback or carriage ride to explore the property. Lunch is a traditional asado served outdoors, followed by gaucho horse-riding demonstrations and folkloric music and dance performances.
240 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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San Antonio de Areco Private Day Tour: Gaucho Town and Estancia from Buenos Aires
by Areco Tradicion
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$620Overview
This private day trip lasts about 10 hours and starts with a drive from Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco, a town known as the heart of gaucho culture located about one hour away along National Road 8. Upon arrival, the guide takes you on a tailored walking tour of the colonial town. You visit the main square Ruiz de Arellano and the parish of San Antonio de Padua, learning about the town's founding in the 1730s and its Spanish colonial architecture. The tour continues with stops at the 200-year-old pub El Boliche de Bessonart, the old colonial mansion that now serves as the municipality building, and the Museo Draghi which displays a private collection of Argentine silverwork. Next, you visit La Olla de Cobre, an artisanal chocolate factory known for its chocolates and alfajores, followed by the Ricardo Güiraldes Gaucho Museum and its park, which presents the customs, tools, and lifestyle of the gauchos, as well as details about the writer Ricardo Güiraldes. After the town tour, you travel about 15 minutes to Estancia El Ombu de Areco, a working ranch set on 400 hectares of Pampas plains. At the Estancia, you take a guided tour of the property and then choose between horseback riding or a carriage ride to explore the grounds. A traditional asado lunch is served outdoors under large trees, featuring a selection of grilled meats with salad, drinks, dessert, and coffee. The afternoon continues with live equestrian demonstrations by gauchos and folkloric music and dance performances. The tour includes private air-conditioned transfers, snacks, and a professional bilingual guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
San Antonio de Areco
After about an hour's drive from Buenos Aires on National Road 8, the tour arrives at San Antonio de Areco, located in the Pampas plains and recognized as the center of gaucho culture.
120 min
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
The visit begins at the main square Ruiz de Arellano, home to the parish church of San Antonio de Padua. The guide explains how the town was built starting around 1730 by Spanish settlers using imported wood and floor tiles.
20 min
El Boliche de Bessonart
This historic pub has been operating for over 200 years. Its leaning facade, reminiscent of the Tower of Pisa, along with its period architecture and two main rooms, reflect its long history.
10 min
Municipality Of San Antonio De Areco
Located opposite the parish, the town hall is a colonial mansion built in 1885 and purchased by the town in 1966. Visitors can see its large interior courtyard, old tiles, well, and wrought-iron details.
10 min
Museo Draghi
This museum displays a private collection showing the development of silversmithing in Argentina from the 19th century to today. The Draghi workshop features unique pieces made with traditional techniques.
30 min
La Olla de Cobre
A well-known artisanal chocolate factory in the province, La Olla de Cobre attracts visitors from Buenos Aires seeking its chocolates and alfajores.
10 min
Museo Gauchesco y Parque Criollo Ricardo Guiraldes
This museum presents various aspects of gaucho life including their tools, customs, and occupations. It also explores the life and personality of the writer Ricardo Güiraldes.
30 min
Estancia El Ombu de Areco
About 15 minutes from town, the estancia covers 400 hectares of pampas. After a brief tour, guests can choose a horseback or carriage ride to explore the property. Lunch is a traditional asado served outdoors, followed by gaucho horse-riding demonstrations and folkloric music and dance performances.
240 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Buenos Aires
- Gaucho Day Tour to a Ranch at an Estancia in San Antonio de Areco from Buenos Aires
- Private Transfer from Buenos Aires Airport (EZE)
- Teatro Astor Piazzolla Tango Show with Skip-the-Line Ticket in Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires Guided Sightseeing City Tour with Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery (Premium Option)
- Buenos Aires Private City Tour by Car with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
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