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100% Gaucho Experience in a Traditional Estancia

About this experience

You can’t wait for your getaway to San Antonio de Areco! As soon as you arrive in San Antonio de Areco, your French-speaking guide will warmly welcome you for an immersive discovery of this picturesque village.

You will explore the Gauchesco Ricardo Güiraldes Museum, visit workshops of talented local artisans and have the opportunity to immerse yourself in history by visiting old pulperias, these charming grocery bars.

Come lunch time, an exceptional culinary experience awaits you at Estancia, where a sumptuous Argentinian asado, a barbecue feast, will be served, tantalizing your taste buds.

The afternoon continues with typically Argentinian activities at the ranch: horse-drawn carriage rides or on foot, captivating folk melodies and even an impressive demonstration by the gauchos!

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

You are welcomed in San Antonio de Areco by your French-speaking guide and you visit this magnificent authentic village. You will discover the Gauche Ricardo Güiraldes Museum, several local artisan workshops as well as old pulperias (grocery stores/bars).

At lunch, you are expected at the Estancia where a delicious “asado” (Argentinian barbecue) is served to you.
After eating, you enjoy the Argentinian ranch: horse-drawn carriage rides or on foot, typical folk music and finally, a demonstration carried out by the gauchos.

The Gaucha Ricardo Güiraldes Museum in San Antonio de Areco is a true treasure that celebrates Argentina's Gaucha heritage and culture. Located in this charming, historic city, the museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of artifacts, crafts, and artwork that document the lives of Argentine gauchos. There you will discover a fascinating collection of authentic objects, from traditional costumes to the tools of the daily life of gauchos. This immersion in Argentine history and tradition is an enriching experience for all visitors, offering a captivating insight into the gaucha culture that forged the country's identity. A visit to the Gauchesco Ricardo Güiraldes Museum is an unforgettable journey through time through rural and authentic Argentina.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Around 8:30 a.m., your driver picks you up from your hotel and you head towards San Antonio de Areco, about two hours away.

Languages and tickets

  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Tierra Latina

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

  • Pickup included

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