Location: San Antonio de Areco
Top Things to do in San Antonio de Areco
Things to do in San Antonio de Areco, Central Argentina: The Best Day Trips from
A compact small town nearly 70 miles northwest of Buenos Aires, San Antonio de Areco is in the heart of the Argentine Pampas region. It’s a great 1½-hour day trip by car or bus from Buenos Aires—or the perfect jumping-off point for those who choose to visit at a nearby estancia, or a traditional large rural ranch and estate. Major attractions here include the colonial sights of San Antonio de Areco itself, the Museum of the Gaucho (which celebrates Argentine cowboys), and a variety of estancias themselves, which are located within two hours of San Antonio de Areco. If you don’t feel like planning your own itinerary, several tour and travel companies will coordinate your visit and arrange your estancia stay.
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1. San Antonio de Areco and Lujan Day Trip from Buenos Aires
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a trip to San Antonio de Areco to visit this nice gaucho village and its workshops. On the way back, stop by the fabulous cathedral of Lujan, a major pilgrimage site in South America.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Barbara4301951
We chose Patrick for his rave reviews and we were not disappointed. Patrick picked us up at the ship after our cruise (6 of us with lots of luggage) . A spacious van awaited us with our private driver who stayed with our luggage when we stopped to sight see with Patrick. Patrick knows Buenos Aires and treated us royally. The best fun was when he found a small out of the way restaurant in La Boca called El Gran Paraiso for lunch. Talk about local flavor....the wine was awesome. We had steak and sausage cooked on the grill... the best steak I've ever had. Patrick took us to the airport with plenty of time to spare. Our cruise ended March 7, 2020 just as the Coronavirus was heating up and Patrick had many future cancellations. We hope that he's doing well and that people will once again begin to travel. If you get to Buenos Aires, you must call Patrick - in fact get him in advance because he's a rare find! Great job Patrick...thanks for the wonderful day and hope you're well!
2. Private GAUCHO TOUR - FULL DAY TRIP Guided in EN, SPA or FR - Argentina
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Private car guided visit to the Town, guacho Museum and the ranch, (NOT MINIBUS WITH OTHER PEOPLE) The ranch "estancia" is located near San Antonio de Areco, an hour away or so from Buenos Aires. A typical countryside village full of history and gaucho tradition that amazes its visitors. It opens its “tranquera” every single day to offer its guests an unforgettable visit. The estancia decided to receive tourists, becoming one of the first Estancia in the country with more than 25 years of experience with visitors from Argentina and all over the world. More than 350 heads of Aberdeen Angus cattle and 70 horses graze in its fields. There is also soya, corn, oat or pastures, depending on the season ploughed in its fields. You will have a fluent English Speaking Driver/Guide that will talk about everything. Argentinian History, Areco Town History. You will be visiting the town of Areco and then leave to the estancia to spend the day there. We come back to Buenos aires at 16:30
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks
Reviewed By Road371315
Hola!!! I can't say enough great things about Pat. I took this tour solo and had the best time!!! He is a great historian, but more importantly I felt very comfortable with him one-on-one. He went above and beyond to make this one of the best tours that I have ever experienced. People will say that you can go on your own, DON'T-go with Pat and you will not only have the best experience, but see everything that El Tigre has to offer. You won't be disappointed, it was worth every penny!!!!!
3. Estancia Gaucho Day at El Ombu de Areco from Buenos Aires
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Take part of a full-day excursion from Buenos Aires to "El Ombu de Areco", an argentinian estancia located in the outskirts of the City. Have a chance to see the pampas (plains) as you drive to the ranch. Tour the village, visit an estancia, and enjoy live entertainment with a folklore show. This tour includes an asado barbecue, a professional guide and transportation. Languages Offered: Spanish & English We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.
Inclusions: Beverages, Lunch, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Live entertainment
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By ivbuyliev
Absolutely worth for the money! Great experience, comfortable ride. The boat trip was also amazing. Communication with travel agency was perfect .Patrice was the guide. He is knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend him as a guide. Gracias por todos! Merci pour tout!
4. Private Gaucho Day with Estancia and Areco town
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is the most complete gaucho Tour Here in San Antonio de Areco: we will introduce you our neighbors that has been safekeeping and nurturing our Gaucho Culture and Traditions. Visiting their places, bars and workshops in this historical and colonial town. Then at the working ranch "Estancia": with an unique sense of place developed through generations of gauchos working in the property. You will slowly discover this retreat in the lush vegetation of the Pampas: Horseback riding in the open fields, just wandering around, visiting the main house and Argentine beef lunch. With a great demonstration of Gaucho skills on horseback. You will definitely wind this day up getting a piece of the Argentine soul. (This is the only Tour lead by Argentine locals from the Gaucho Town, San Antonio de Areco. Improved for the last 11 years) Operator: Official licensed Travel Agency in Argentina Licensed vehicles with professional drivers
Inclusions: Reception with "empanadas" and drinks: Wine, beer, sodas, juice, water, Horseback riding or carriage ride, In your own table at the Estancia: Complete lunch of Argentine barbecue "Asado": sausages, chicken, cuts of beef, salads, dessert, coffee/tea, half bootle of wine, beer/sodas/water, Wine/beer are included just in Reception or Lunch. Not included out of these two meals., Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private bilingual Tour guide fluent in English during all the activities
Exclusions: Towels, tips, phone calls, detours, extra services not described here: all of them are excluded
Reviewed By Cwhitledge
The Staff was super efficient in communication in advance and made an effort to arrange things as good as possible. The estancia we visited was very beautiful, genuine and well-maintained. Everyone was kind and eager for us to have a great time. If you have horse riding skills, you can ask them to arrange a better horse to do some extra galloping around the fields. The horses are amazing! Juan, the “horse whisperer’, was like nothing I have ever seen before: complete control over a horse with just a gentle touch and his voice. Service and food were excellent, the estancia: a dream. I’m eager to go back and spend more time there. Asado was perfect, one of the best BBQ meals I had over 6 weeks traveling in Argentina. Highly recommend!
5. Private Tour to San Antonio de Areco: Gaucho town & Estancia from Buenos Aires
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4.9 based on 25 reviews
Get to know Gaucho traditions in a historic town, as well as discover the rural lifestyle at an Estancia! Transportation door-to-door & horseback riding included! We are from San Antonio de Areco, so we know this Gaucho destination better than anyone else! After visiting the old village, your private guide will introduce you to an authentic 400 hectares’ farm, where gauchos and their horses are working on cattle farming and agriculture every single day of the year.
Inclusions: 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, Private transfer in/out from Buenos Aires, Professional local guide, Tailor-made tour of the town
Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Reviewed By gsnowKent
Great tour from Carola. Everything went like clockwork and staying at El Ombu was one of the highlights of our Holiday. Would highly recommend.
6. Small-Group Gaucho Day at a Farm in San Antonio de Areco
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4.9 based on 84 reviews
Enjoy a small-group tour from Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco and have a chance to see the pampas as you drive there. You will tour the village, visit a estancia, and see a folklore show. Your tour includes lunch, a professional and local guide and transportation. Languages Offered: Spanish, English & Portuguese We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional Local Guide, Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Live entertainment
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By juliasU2939EQ
We really enjoyed this virtual live experience all together. And even-though we decided to "only" watch, due to the time difference (after dinner for us), we had a great time learning more about how to properly cook Empanadas. Thanks again to Camila for making it very interesting, "tasteful"and fun and giving us the chance to discover the world of Empanadas and also sharing insights about Argentina with us.
7. Visit the Village San Antonio de Areco and the Estancia
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4.8 based on 11 reviews
Enjoy a private tour from Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco and have a chance to see the pampas as you drive there. You will tour the village, visit a estancia, get the chance to do horse-riding and see a folklore show. We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Live entertainment, Snacks
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By juliasU2939EQ
We really enjoyed this virtual live experience all together. And even-though we decided to "only" watch, due to the time difference (after dinner for us), we had a great time learning more about how to properly cook Empanadas. Thanks again to Camila for making it very interesting, "tasteful"and fun and giving us the chance to discover the world of Empanadas and also sharing insights about Argentina with us.
8. Gaucho Day Tour Ranch in San Antonio de Areco from Buenos Aires
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4.8 based on 327 reviews
Enjoy a full-day, shared tour and visit the town of San Antonio de Areco and Estancia El Ombu 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. Languages Offered: Spanish & English We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.
Inclusions: Lunch, Horseback riding, Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Live entertainment
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By ivbuyliev
Absolutely worth for the money! Great experience, comfortable ride. The boat trip was also amazing. Communication with travel agency was perfect .Patrice was the guide. He is knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend him as a guide. Gracias por todos! Merci pour tout!
9. Shore Excursion: Small Group Estancia Tour to San Antonio de Areco
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4.6 based on 9 reviews
Dust off your cowboy boots for a day on an authentic estancia (ranch) tour and see Argentina’s legendary gauchos, cowboys, demonstrate their unique horsemanship and wrangling skills. This small-group full-day tour takes you to San Antonio de Areco, where you can saddle up for a horseback ride or carriage ride, enjoy a traditional folklore show and tuck into a typical Argentinian asado barbecue. Languages Offered: Spanish & English We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional Local Guide, Port Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By juliasU2939EQ
We really enjoyed this virtual live experience all together. And even-though we decided to "only" watch, due to the time difference (after dinner for us), we had a great time learning more about how to properly cook Empanadas. Thanks again to Camila for making it very interesting, "tasteful"and fun and giving us the chance to discover the world of Empanadas and also sharing insights about Argentina with us.
10. Gaucho Day in San Antonio de Areco from Buenos Aires
Okay. We know Buenos Aires is great, but do you want to have a break from the City to breathe green? A picnic is the solution. Enjoy a different day in the Argentine Pampas. We will visit the town of San Antonio de Areco and spend the day in a traditional Estancia. There we will be able to ride a horse, eat barbecue and see an authentic demonstration of gaucho skill. A perfect day to disconnect and get to know the Argentine Pampas with its centuries-old traditions.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up and drop off in central hotels., Use of the facilities in the Estancia, Reception and lunch with drinks included., Folkloric show and Creole skills., Bilingual guide, Small groups of maximum 15 passengers.
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By paranuts
I have to say I was a bit disappointed. We were the last to be picked up, joining a group in the tour van. The guide was informative as we drove through the many neighborhoods. When we arrived at the river, we were surprised to be informed that we would not continue with the group. We were escorted to the boat and introduced to another guide. We had no interaction with this guide at all, until we exited the boat. When we stopped at a corner, we were told by the guide that we would have to walk over 4 blocks to our hotel. I had my confirmation paper with me stating we had transportation to and from the hotel. She said "No one is getting dropped of at their hotel". She was a bit rude about it, and said we could walk to the Hilton. I informed her we were not staying at the Hilton, but at the Sheraton. "Oh, well that is only 3 blocks". It was a very hot day, over 90, and my husband has a heart condition. I had paid for full transportation. She would not discuss it at all and we walked, hoping not to get lost, to our hotel. Would not recommend this tour.
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