Gaucho Day Tour Ranch at an Estancia from Buenos Aires
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Enjoy a full-day, shared tour and visit the town of San Antonio de Areco , which is one of the most traditional in the Pampas. You will get to know the history and development of the Argentinian pampas and the lifestyle of the Gauchos. Choose between our Original Day at Farm option, where you will visit the Estancia El Ombu, the most popular ranch in town, or the Classic option, in which you will visit an alternative family-owned ranch. Both are located in San Antonio de Areco for more than 50 years, a small and countryside village around a 1-hour drive from the city. We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.
Your experience
Stop 1
Start your 9-hour journey with a comfortable transfer from your hotel in Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco, passing through the vast pampas while your guide shares insights into the local landscape.
Stop 2
First, stop at a silversmith’s studio to see how mates and buckles are still crafted by hand. Then, treat yourself to local chocolates at a nearby shop, highlighting Areco’s artisanal charm.
Stop 3
This historic church on Segundo Sombra Street traces its roots to Don José Ruiz de Arellano’s first oratory. The present structure was founded in 1869 and holds a time capsule under its central door.
Stop 4
At the corner of Don Segundo Sombra and Zapiola streets, a peaked house rises from its peeling walls. This is the grocery & drinks store where peasants and country people who came to town to provide themselves and do errands to the cereal house, the store, the doctor, the bank, used to meet. Don Segundo Ramírez, the gaucho who was later a character in the novel by Ricardo Güiraldes, used to stop here. Nowadays, it continues to be a meeting place and has a long history of typical people from the countryside.
Stop 5
At the estancia, take in the rural scenery with optional horseback rides. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before a delicious barbecue, followed by a cultural gaucho show.
What’s included
- Horseback riding
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Lunch
- Professional Local Guide
- Live entertainment & gaucho show
Not included
- Tips
- Souvenirs (available for purchase)
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable clothes
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a kid-friendly tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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