Tailor-made Day Tour to San Antonio de Areco & Estancia El Ombu

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Duration:9 hours (approx.)
Location: Buenos Aires, The Pampas

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Take a deep dive into Argentina’s gaucho culture on this day tour to the town of San Antonio de Areco. Explore with your driver/guide the intimate details of life in the Pampas. He’ll show you around town and take you to a nearby working ranch (Estancia), where you can ride horses, feast on a traditional barbecue lunch, and watch a equestrian demonstration and dance performances.

- Escape the city on a day trip to the colonial town of San Antonio de Areco
- See the Argentine Pampas on horseback and enjoy a BBQ lunch at one of the most beautiful Estancia in Argentina.
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from your hotel
- Intimate tour in small groups with a maximum of 5 people

We definitely offer the most complete, entertaining and customized Gaucho Day you can find in Argentina !

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.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 : Ana_S
We went during Argentine winter and ended up having a gorgeous experience with our tour guide Enzo. It was lovely.
Thank you Enzo for making us feel relaxed!
El Ombu was a beautiful place to visit.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 08:36:34

Posted By : 22jdp
Very enjoyable day with visit of many artisan stores in San Antonio de Areco and a great experience at the estancia (horseback riding, Parillada, singing and horse training. Our English-speaking guide was very knowledgeable.
Not cheap but totally worth the money.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 10:04:12

Posted By : Kathryn_S
A great introduction to the craftsmanship of the region followed by a delicious lunch and magical (perfect weather too ) outdoor experience . Can’t believe we got on a horse ! Everyone was friendly , helpful and informative
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 08:22:51

Posted By : aondris
Enzo is incredible! Such a pleasure to have spent the day with him and try to absorb some of his immense knowledge! We asked so many questions and he either knew the answer or made sure we found out! We will be recommending him, and this tour, to anyone we know coming to visit!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 09:40:26

Posted By : Steve_L
Brilliant trip

Make sure you get Enzo as your guide . He is superb and made the day very interesting and enjoyable

Worthwhile trip to experience Gaucho culture and history
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 09:04:13

Posted By : Sunshine652743
Enzo, our tour guide was great. The visit to the town was was short but sweet. The estancia was a big disappointment. We went on a short carrige ride that was horrible & full of flies, saw one couple dance for 10 minutes demonstrating 4 different indigenous dances and then one man worked with a horse on the ground. There was no exhibition of gaucho horse work, etc. The food was plentiful.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 06:51:00

Posted By : Mark_D
Tour guide Pierena was wonderful
Her English was impeccable.
She was full of interesting information and so interesting to speak with
Our day started badly with a car driver who exceeded the speed limit in a tiny car that would not have survived a crash
Pierena certainly did her utmost to make the rest of our day unforgettable for all the good reasons. Time spent at the Estanza was first class
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Posted On : 2024-03-10 09:54:27

Posted By : barton_q
Amazing! Shopping, horses, food and incredible people!!
It is a history lesson of the past culture, lived out in a current experience!
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Posted On : 2024-03-08 15:39:38

Posted By : Humberto_M
We were switched to Estsncia Las Margaritas at the last minute because the Estancia El Ombu was filled to capacity.
The amenities were not up to what was expected and we contacted the tour operator who apologized and gave us a partial refund of $80 total.
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Posted On : 2024-03-02 08:58:53

Posted By : parkermon
We were picked up right on time at the Park Tower hotel with a very nice driver. The weather was rainy until lunch which may have influenced the day a bit. This being said, we felt like we were in and out of a few shops that felt like we were suppose to buy things instead of having a better understanding of gauchos. We book this trip mainly for the gaucho show and horseback riding not were Very disappointing. A quick circle in the blah field and then only one guy with a horse as a whisperer. He was good but no gaucho show no explanation. It was no longer raining by the time we got to El Ombu. This was not worth the price tag!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-01 15:31:44