Come experience the heart of Argentina's gaucho culture in San Antonio de Areco, just a short trip from Buenos Aires. In this town, you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Parish of San Antonio de Padua and the Bessonart Tavern, with an optional visit to renowned workshops for criollo silversmithing and leatherworking. Then, head to Estancia El Ombú, where you'll enjoy a traditional criollo barbecue (asado), witness incredible gaucho skills, and be entertained by music, dance, and exciting demonstrations of boleadoras and horseback riding.
Pick up transfers only from centrally located hotels. Please indicate the hotel where you will be staying in Buenos Aires. In case you are staying outside the pick up area, we will assign you a meeting point.
Return
Av. Córdoba 500
Drop off at hotels not included. The tour finish at Florida St and Córdoba Ave.
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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IMPORTANT: You must bring your passport at the time of the tour as there may be checks during the trip
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Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Come experience the heart of Argentina's gaucho culture in San Antonio de Areco, just a short trip from Buenos Aires. In this town, you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Parish of San Antonio de Padua and the Bessonart Tavern, with an optional visit to renowned workshops for criollo silversmithing and leatherworking. Then, head to Estancia El Ombú, where you'll enjoy a traditional criollo barbecue (asado), witness incredible gaucho skills, and be entertained by music, dance, and exciting demonstrations of boleadoras and horseback riding.
Pick up transfers only from centrally located hotels. Please indicate the hotel where you will be staying in Buenos Aires. In case you are staying outside the pick up area, we will assign you a meeting point.
Return
Av. Córdoba 500
Drop off at hotels not included. The tour finish at Florida St and Córdoba Ave.
Itinerary
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Buenos Aires
You will be pick up from your hotel and around 8.30 am depart Buenos Aires in a comfortable bus for the scenic ride of 2 hours through the Argentine pampas (plains) to El Ombú de Areco, located in San Antonio de Areco.
2 hours
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San Antonio de Areco
Once in San Antonio de Areco, the birthplace of gaucho culture, we will explore its most iconic landmarks, including the Parish of San Antonio de Padua and the Bessonart Tavern. During our visit, we will have the opportunity to tour the Draghi silversmith workshop and the Navarro leather workshop, both famous for their traditional criollo craftsmanship (entrance fee not included).
30 minutes
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Estancia El Ombu de Areco
Around 11:45 am, we will depart for Estancia El Ombú de Areco, where we will enjoy a delicious criollo barbecue and witness demonstrations of gaucho skills, traditional music, and dance. You will also see an exciting display of boleadoras and horseback riding skills.
3 hours
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Buenos Aires
Finally, we will head back to Buenos Aires about 4:15 pm, taking with us unforgettable memories of this cultural experience.
