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- English
- Spanish
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 Premium 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.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up at centrally located hotels in Buenos Aires For your safety, it is not permitted to leave any type of luggage in the vehicle during the tour.
Itinerary
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1Buenos Aires
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2San Antonio de Areco
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.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Boliche de Bessonart (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
4San Antonio de Areco
At the estancia, take in the rural scenery with optional horseback or carriage rides. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before a delicious barbecue, followed by a cultural show and gaucho skills exhibition.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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