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Small-Group Tour: Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco
4.8
1,047 Ratings
Buenos Aires
Experience an immersive small-group Gaucho Day at a farm in San Antonio de Areco. Explore the pampas, visit a traditional estancia, and enjoy a folklore show. Book now!
Experience an immersive small-group Gaucho Day at a farm in San Antonio de Areco. Explore the pampas, visit a traditional estancia, and enjoy a folklore show. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Buenos Aires - Start your 9-hour excursion with a drive from your Buenos Aires hotel to the charming village of San Antonio de Areco. Relish the scenic views of the pampas along the way and listen to insightful commentary about the region from your guide.
- San Antonio de Areco - Explore a traditional silversmith’s workshop, where talented…
- Buenos Aires - Start your 9-hour excursion with a drive from your Buenos Aires hotel to the charming village of San Antonio de Areco. Relish the scenic views of the pampas along the way and listen to insightful commentary about the region from your guide.
- San Antonio de Areco - Explore a traditional silversmith’s workshop, where talented artisans create beautiful items like mates and belt buckles, keeping gaucho traditions alive. Following this, a visit to a local chocolate shop offers a delightful contrast. These brief stops highlight Areco’s enduring craftsmanship and delicious local specialties.
- Parroquia San Antonio de Padua - Situated on Segundo Sombra Street, between Alsina and Arrellano. Don José Ruiz de Arellano established the first oratory at the heart of his estate. This oratory’s foundation was crucial for the town’s development. Between 1720 and 1728, the first chapel was constructed, slightly to the right of the current location. The foundation stone of the present church was laid on February 7, 1869, and was buried beneath the central entrance door. Inside, a lead box containing original records on parchment, newspapers of the day, medals, and coins of the era was placed.
- San Antonio de Areco - Head to an Estancia in Buenos Aires located in San Antonio de Areco. Here, enjoy horseback rides while savoring traditional cold cuts, cheeses, and beverages. Then, indulge in a classic Argentinian barbecue featuring the finest meats. As you enjoy dessert, experience a folklore show followed by a display of gaucho skills.
What's Included
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Professional Local Guide
- Live entertainment
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Professional Local Guide
- Live entertainment
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Take part in an intimate group excursion from Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco, experience the scenic pampas during the drive. You’ll explore the town, visit a ranch, and witness a traditional folklore performance. Your journey includes a meal, a professional local guide, and transport.
Language Availability: Spanish, English, and Portuguese
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Take part in an intimate group excursion from Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco, experience the scenic pampas during the drive. You’ll explore the town, visit a ranch, and witness a traditional folklore performance. Your journey includes a meal, a professional local guide, and transport.
Language Availability: Spanish, English, and Portuguese
We are certified by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This is a kid-friendly tour
Location
Buenos Aires
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(1047 Ratings)
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Amy
May 28, 2026
Fun day-long outing from Buenos Aires - I enjoyed this trip. We were met right on time at our Airbnb by our friendly and knowledgeable guide, Deborah. After a 2-hour drive we arrived at the ranch, had a ‘snack’ of delicious empanadas and then went on the optional horseback ride which was lovely and exciting but easy for a beginner like me. Then a huge lunch - so much meat!! - and a dance demonstration at the end of which the performers encouraged us all to get up and dance with them. Fun!! Then a quick demonstration of horse training and back to the bus for the trip back to BA. Deborah and the staff at the ranch took great care of us. The visit could probably have been an hour shorter but that’s a minor complaint.
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Jessicasb9719pu
May 28, 2026
Do not miss this. You will regret - One of the highlight of my trip. Debora, was an excellent host and historian. You will not be bored nor hungry. You will eat and eat lots of beef, offals, and veggies. The ranch is gorgeous. The moment you get off the shuttle and scan the place you are truly in a different place. A great one. So relaxing. It was entertaining seeing the many dogs in the property and of course their prized horses. You get history, a lunch which will keep you full for a whole day and half, live singing and dancing, and a wonderful horse ride. Thank you Debora
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Edward_p
May 27, 2026
Excellent value for money! I recommend to my friends! - I had a wonderful time on this tour! Authentic Gaucho Rancho experience! Delicious food, and world-class wine, along with horseback riding! Excellent value for the money! The equestrian exhibition was superb!
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Lambrini_r
May 24, 2026
Highly recommended - This was a great experience. The whole day was very well organized and the food was delicious. Marina was our guide and she was amazing and very informative. Definitely worth doing!
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Kiran_c
May 22, 2026
A must-try Gaucho experience for anyone visiting Buenos Aires - My wife and I had an amazing Gaucho experience at El Ombú de Areco! The tour was perfectly organized and gave us a wonderful taste of Argentine countryside culture. From the relaxing horse riding to the lively traditional dancing and the delicious asado, every part of the day was memorable.
A special thank you to our guide Veronica, who was incredibly friendly, helpful, and made us feel welcome throughout the tour. Also, a big shoutout to Diego for being such a reliable and professional driver, making the journey smooth and comfortable.
Highly recommended for anyone visiting Buenos Aires and looking for an authentic estancia experience!
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Barb_trvls
May 21, 2026
Fantastic Experience - Small group tour. Everything from hotel pickup, horse riding, food, wine, music, dancing, and Gaucho skills experience was just perfect. It made for one of the best days in Argentina. Our guide Oreana (sp?) was wonderfully sweet and knowledgeable.
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967jodyk
May 20, 2026
10 out of 10! - Such a great excursion! Definitely worth it! The food was phenomenal. The show at the end gives you a hands on experience in the culture. Martina was a lovely guide! So sweet and great at getting everyone involved.
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Mark_a
May 17, 2026
Excellent day out, a... - Excellent day out, a swift visit to a picturesque village and then the ranch, horse riding was lovely, food and never ending Malbec was superb and great fun dancing etc afterwards, the ranch was so peaceful compared to the city, birds of prey and parakeets everywhere. Vanessa was a great guide and her knowledge of football was huge
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928charmainep
May 13, 2026
El Ombu de Areca - Estancia El Ombu & San Antonio De Areca
On the 12th May 2026, Pablo was our guide for the day. Punctual pick up from Hotel 1828 Smart 9am. Pablo was so engaging and very knowledgeable. We were driven to San Antonio De Areca approximately 1,5hrs to 2hrs North of Buenos Aires to the Pampas area,beautiful country with so much History. San Antonio De Areca is a definite must, very quaint. We then went onto the Estancia El Ombu , 15mins away, it was breathtakingly beautiful, the home,the hospitality, the food( divine). The ranch was fantastic highly recommended thanks to Pablo who explained many customs and stories. Next time we still stay a night or 2 at the Estancia. Thank you for getting us back to the city safely and thank you for being so gracious,we shall see you soon. Charmaine & Graeme.
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Jbroom95
May 18, 2026
A good trip with an amazing tour guide - The tour wasn't quite for us as we found there was quite a bit of waiting around. However we will stress how amazing the tour guide Oriana was and also how helpful Signature tours were when we changed dates at the last minute.
Oriana was super friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. She constantly checked in with all the groups on the tour to make sure they were all looked after and did lot's of small additional bits to enhance the tour. If you have time in Buenos Aires we would recommend this trip.
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