• San Antonio de Areco - Just an hour’s drive from Buenos Aires on National Road 8, the expansive Pampas plains unfold before you. Upon reaching San Antonio de Areco, you find yourself in the heart of Gaucho culture.
• Parroquia San Antonio de Padua - Culture and history enthusiasts should begin their visit at the main square, Ruiz de Arellano, where the parish of San Antonio de Padua is located. Here, you can learn about how the first Spanish conquistadors used noble materials like wood and floor tiles imported from Europe to start building the city around 1730.
• Municipality Of San Antonio De Areco - Built in 1885 and purchased by the town in 1966, the town hall, situated opposite the parish, is a colonial mansion that once belonged to one of the wealthiest families in the area. Visitors can explore its large interior patio, period tiles, old well, and wrought-iron grids.
• Museo Draghi - This museum showcases a private collection that traces the evolution of silversmith styles in Argentina from the 19th century to today. In Mariano Draghi’s workshop, you can see unique pieces inspired by traditional techniques.
• La Olla de Cobre - Known throughout the province, the artisanal chocolate factory La Olla de Cobre attracts people from Buenos Aires who come specifically to buy their delicious chocolates and famous alfajores. It’s a must-visit for gourmets.
• Museo Gauchesco y Parque Criollo Ricardo Guiraldes - The Ricardo Güiraldes museum offers insights into Argentina’s past, focusing on the gauchos: their customs, equipment, and livelihoods. It also delves into the life and personality of writer Ricardo Güiraldes.
• Estancia El Ombu de Areco - With your guide, visit an Estancia located 15 minutes from town in the middle of the Pampa plains. After a brief tour and a horseback or carriage ride around the 400-hectare property, enjoy a delicious asado lunch under the shade of century-old trees. You’ll also have the opportunity to watch the Estancia’s gauchos demonstrate their equestrian skills and enjoy traditional Argentine music and dance.

• Shared comfortable transfer in/out from Buenos Aires, with air conditioning
• All activities at the Estancia, including horse riding, folkloric dance, and gauchos’ equestrian performance
• Tailor-made tour of the town
• Bilingual guide available all day
• Lunch included
• Pool available in summer

• Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Embark on an immersive journey into Argentina’s gaucho culture with this day tour to San Antonio de Areco. Accompanied by your driver/guide, delve into the rich details of life in the Pampas. Discover the town and visit a nearby working ranch (Estancia), where you can enjoy horseback riding, savor a traditional barbecue lunch, and witness equestrian demonstrations and dance performances.

• Escape the city with a day trip to the colonial town of San Antonio de Areco
• Experience the Argentine Pampas on horseback and relish a BBQ lunch at one of Argentina’s most stunning Estancias.
• Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
• Personalized tour in small groups

This tour offers the most comprehensive, entertaining, and tailored Gaucho Day experience available in Argentina!

Our officially licensed travel agency consists of a friendly and hospitable team, all sharing a passion for history and Gaucho traditions. Additionally, all our guides and drivers are bilingual.

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