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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional local guide
✔ Tailor-made tour of the town
✔ Private and comfortable transfer in/out from Buenos Aires, with air conditioned
✔ Snacks
✔ All activities at the Estancia (ranch): horse riding or carriage, folkloric dance, equestrian gauchos' performance
✔ Asado lunch: a selection of meats, grilled on an Argentine BBQ (parilla) accompanied by salad, drinks, dessert & coffee
✖ Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Pickup Locations
1. Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martín
2. Hotel Casablanca
3. Nunez Suites
4. Jorge Newbery Airport
5.
6. Hotel Paris
7. Avellaneda Aparts & Suites
8. Lo de Anouk
9. Howard Johnson Inn Palermo
10. Hotel Arenales
11. Nomad Hub Co Living
12. Grand Brizo Buenos Aires
13. Carsson Hotel
14. Hotel Madrid
15. Apartur Buenos Aires
16. Hotel Rey Buenos Aires
17. CasaSur Palermo Hotel
18. Pleno Palermo Soho
19. Dyon Palermo Hotel
20. Casa Rugantino
Additional Info: We pick up from any Buenos Aires hotel or from the address of your choice in Buenos Aires
Itinerary
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.
Duration: 2 hours
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
