About this experience
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
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
Itinerary and highlights
San Antonio de Areco is a city in northern Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, and administrative seat of the partido of San Antonio de Areco. It is located on the Areco River 113 km (70 mi) away from Buenos Aires city, the country's capital.
San Antonio de Areco was founded in 1730, under the protection of a chapel inaugurated by José Ruiz de Arellano. It has been declared city of historic national interest by the Argentine Government and is recognized for being the homeland of Don Segundo Sombra, the immortal character of the novel written by Ricardo Güiraldes. The city is the home of the Museo Gauchesco Ricardo Güiraldes. Each year in November, the city holds the Día de la Tradición (Tradition Day) gaucho celebration. Since 2001, San Antonio de Areco is sister city of Laredo, Texas in the United States.
Big church in the areco town builded by Arellano, one of the firts founders of the town
The Pampas, Argentina
Just an hour from Buenos Aires, Estancia is a nineteenth century Italian-style farmhouse with just nine guest rooms. Immerse yourself as much or as little as you wish in the life of a working estancia, taking part in the stock-rearing activities, including milking and driving cattle. Explore the 300-hectare grounds on foot or, accompanied by seasoned gauchos, on one of the 38 horses that are part of the working drove. Horse drawn carriages, swimming and bird-watching are also available.
Meeting and pickup information
- In the front of the teather. in the side of the gardens
- You will need to bring your original Passport. Not duplicated copies
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Argentina Elite Transfers and Tours. Amazing Private Tours and Transfers with multilingual drivers
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- If there is no place in the car we allways have the possibility to call another driver in order to share the luggage in two cars and wheelchair included
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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