Argentina · Rural Experiences

Private Gaucho Day to an Authentic Argentinian Estancia

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day trip from Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco
  • 02 Scenic drive through the pampas with guide commentary
  • 03 Explore the historic village and its gaucho heritage
  • 04 Visit Paradores Draghi and discover traditional rural goldsmithing
  • 05 Enjoy horse riding or a carriage ride at El Ombu de Areco
  • 06 Traditional Argentinian barbecue lunch with snacks
  • 07 Folklore show and gaucho skills demonstration
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off included

Spend a full day discovering Argentina’s gaucho heritage on a private journey from Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco. Travel through the pampas, explore one of the country’s most traditional villages, and learn more about local history, craftsmanship, and rural culture with your guide.

Your experience continues at Estancia El Ombu de Areco, where you can enjoy horse riding or a carriage ride, sample traditional cold cuts and cheeses, and sit down to a classic Argentinian barbecue lunch. The day also includes a folklore show and a demonstration of gaucho skills for an authentic taste of estancia life.

Your experience continues at Estancia El Ombu de Areco, where you can enjoy horse riding or a carriage ride, sample traditional cold cuts and cheeses, and sit down to a classic Argentinian barbecue lunch.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Buenos Aires, San Antonio de Areco
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pick up and Road Trip

Begin your 9-hour tour with a drive from your hotel in Buenos Aires to the village of San Antonio de Areco. Enjoy views of the pampas en route and listen to commentary about the area from your guide.

San Antonio de Areco´s Village

Paradores Draghi is the ideal corner for those who enjoy the cultural attractions offered by a place. There you will access a tour through the sumptuous space where you can see a vast collection of pieces of rural goldsmithing of the nineteenth century, which reveals the mysteries of a period of national identity consecration of the figure of the Gaucho as a main character of that time. In Paradores Draghi begin your journey through history not only as a spectator, but also as a participant in the process of making exclusive goldsmith pieces that take shape through the hands of artisans recreating the techniques of traditional goldsmithing as their founder, Juan José Draghi, did in the 60s. Once you get to the town, you will enjoy a tour of the village including a walk around the historical downtown of the city.

Located on Segundo Sombra Street, between Alsina and Arrellano. Don José Ruiz de Arellano founded the first oratory in the center of his stay. The foundation of this oratory was very important for the creation of the town. In the years 1720 and 1728, the first chapel was built, it was located a little more to the right than the current one. The foundation stone of the present church was placed on February 7, 1869 and was buried under the central entrance door. Inside it was placed a lead box containing the original records written on parchment, newspapers of the day, medals and coins of the time. 

 In the grocery and drinks store, the peasants and country people who came to the town to provide themselves and do errands to the cereal house, the store, the doctor, the bank, used to meet. There "stopped" Don Segundo Ramírez, the gaucho who was later a character in the novel by Ricardo Güiraldes. 

Estancia "El Ombu de Areco"

Make your way to the exclusive ‘El Ombu de Areco’ Estancia. At this place, you will have a chance to take rides on horses or go for a ride in a carriage while enjoying some traditional cold cuts, cheeses and beverages. Then, you will enjoy a typical Argentinian barbeque of the finest meats. While you have dessert, you will be able to see a folklore show followed by a demonstration of gaucho skills.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
  • Live entertainment
  • Snacks

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs (available for purchase)

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Option vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, lactose-free or gluten-free, celiac are available, please advise when booking if necessary
  • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
  • Pick-Up at centrally located hotels & apartments in Buenos Aires.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires..

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