Gaucho Tour in San Antonio de Areco and Authentic Estancia
Description
The Tour offers you an unforgettable experience to get to know the Pampa Argentina that is near the city of Buenos Aires! Being a personalized and exclusive tour! They will visit the town of San Antonio de Areco, being a place well known for its artisans and gauchesque tradition. Then visit Estancia La Porteña, a typical Argentine Estancia considered one of the most attractive and traditional in the country. Being National Historical Monument, house of the writer Ricardo Guiraldes, park designed by French landscaper Thays with trees of more than 200 years, the Corner of the Poet and the old fire pit of “Don Segundo Sombra” (the most recognized work of the writer). It has been distinguished as one of “The 1,000 Places to See Before You Die” Includes: transportation, guided tour, museum tickets, visit to the stay, meals, drinks and activities included. You can enjoy historical tour, horseback riding, demonstration of fieldwork, animals and folklore.
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Itinerary
After picking them up at their hotel or chosen location, a professional guide will accompany them during the trip, telling them stories and information related to the places they will visit. First destination will be the town of San Antonio de Areco, a place well known for its artisans and gaucho tradition. Depending on the opening day, you will visit the “Ricardo Güiraldes Gauchesco Museum” or the “Draghi Museum of Silversmithing”. In turn in the town, they will take a tour of the main square visiting the San Antonio de Padua Parish and a Gaucho Bar / Store.
They will visit the “Gauchesco Museum of the writer Ricardo Güiraldes”, being a very important writer of Argentine literature, who lived and was inspired writing his books in Estancia La Porteña. You will find everything related to him, his works, uses and customs of the Gaucho's life.
For its part, the Draghi Museum exhibits works and techniques made in silversmithing. Showing at the same time the goldsmithing and clothing of unique pieces made in Creole style.
Start the tour tour departing from Buenos Aires: 9:30 a.m. and return to Buenos Aires: approximately 6:00 p.m. or earlier if needed. Departure and return would be to the hotels, airbnb or place chosen by you, within the city of Buenos Aires. The passenger will be searched according to agreed schedule, in comfortable Van or car. Accompanied by Bilingual Guide. The tour includes: round trip transportation, entrance fees to the Museum (Gauchesco Museum / Ricardo Güiraldes Criollo Park or Draghi Museum) and visit Estancia La Porteña.
Estancia La Porteñq will be waiting for you just 10 minutes from San Antonio de Areco! Being a typical Argentine Estancia considered one of the most attractive and traditional in the country. Being a National Monument, built in 1822 and its park was designed by the French landscaper Charles Thays, you will find trees that are more than 200 years old, the Poet's Corner and the old stove of “Don Segundo Sombra” (the writer's most recognized work). It has also been distinguished and chosen as one of “The 1,000 Places to See Before You Die”!! La Estancia will offer you the Argentine tradition on an unforgettable day: reception with a variety of empanadas, barbecue, salads, grilled vegetables and includes dessert. Accompanied by drinks and wines from Argentine wineries. Tea / Mate time accompanied by a variety of homemade cakes. Activities included: historical visit, horseback riding, carriage ride, horse demonstration, guitar playing and folk dance, and you will meet farm animals.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
They contact us and we coordinate a place. Hotel, Apart, Abnb.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(31)
The food was mediocre, the asado was little and hard to chew. We were expecting better entertainment and what we received was one accordion player and basic folklore dancing lessons that also included Zorba the Greek and the Macarena. Both definitely not Argentine.
Hi Daniel! We were truly surprised by your comment and that you were so incredibly grateful at the end for everything! Amparo, Martha, and the others were also very happy and thankful! After the tour of the town, they were welcomed back to the ranch with meat and vegetable empanadas, side dishes such as pickled eggplant, BBQ chicken, chorizo, blood sausage, carrots, cucumbers, and various drinks (red and white wine, beer, juices, and soda). Afterwards, there was a historical talk, and since one of the ladies had a mobility issue, we tried to make sure she didn't have to walk too much. Then came lunch with a variety of cuts of meat (different types of meat, chicken, chorizo, etc.) accompanied by a variety of salads, vegetables, and risotto. Dessert was flan with dulce de leche. And then, after activities like a guitar session and Argentine folk music, we played chacareras, gato, una huella, chamamé, tangos, and finally, we took a journey through different songs from around the world so that the guests could hear a significant melody from their country or another, and even dance. We taught you how to dance to Argentine folk music, and everyone had a lot of fun wearing ponchos and berets. Afterward, we gave a demonstration of the gaucho with the lasso, in which also participated your family/friends and explained the gaucho's clothing and traditions. Then your group enjoy horseback riding and fed the animals. To finish, they enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea with homemade treats (buñuelitos, tortas fritas, alfajorcitos, a variety of cakes, etc.). It's a shame to receive such criticism considering all the work and effort we put into fulfilling the services we offered. It seems to me you were looking for a massive touristy destination.
An unforgettable traditional Gaucho experience in the heart of the Argentine pampas, eating, strolling, and enjoying music with a barbecue made at a ranch from 1822
Great day in the countryside! Coordination for driver pick-up at our hotel was easy, we loved seeing the silversmithing operation in Areco, the estancia was beautiful and peaceful, the food was great. Our hostess, Catalina, was extremely knowledgable and took the time to answer all of our questions and teach us about the history of the property. Our kids loved the live music and dancing, as well as the horseback ride. Such a fun day!
We had a wonderful time on this tour. Andy picked us up at our hotel in Buenos Aires and drove us to San Antonio de Areco. There, we explored the local church, a silversmith museum, and a leather shop before continuing on to the estancia. Upon arrival at La Porteña we were warmly welcomed by our hostess, Catalina. We had drinks and appetizers and then a plentiful lunch of grilled meats and veggies. We learned about gaucho culture, watched a lasso demonstration, and listened to live music featuring a bandoneon. We also learned dance steps and rode horses around the farm. Following the horseback ride, we had desserts with tea and took a tour of the house. Overall, it was a great day with lovely hosts who were very informative.
Very Good all day Experience, was picked up and returned to our Hotel, Well fed, entertained, rode horses, danced to live music, and watched Gouchos demonstrate what they do. All on a s scenic 200 year old Estancia. Great enthusiasm on the staff’s side
What an amazing day we had at La Estancia La Porteña. Everything was fabulous: the bbq (so much food), the Malbec wine, the mate, the delicious postres, Catelina the delightful owner, Martinez the lovely gaucho, Ernesto our musician… And not forgetting our fabulous guide/driver from Buenos Aires: Andrés Bentley who went above and beyond to make our day special. Would thoroughly recommend this tour. There were only six of us. It all felt so authentic. Loved it!
Andres was our driver and tour guide. He was excellent! He picked us up and one other couple and drove us to the town of San Antonio de Areco. We met up with two other people there and we visited the church and the silversmith museum, before heading to the estancia. Once there we were greeted by our hostess, Catalina. We were served appetizers and drinks, and she told us a little about the gauchos. The lunch was delicious, so much food! We had a lasso demonstration and a musician who played a bandoneon. After he played for a bit, we were given a short dancing lesson. Then a horseback ride. We were given some delicious deserts, lots of food and conversation and activities. There was a swimming pool available if we had wanted it. The weather was beautiful. I highly recommend this tour.
We got picked up at our door in Buenos Aires, which was great. Spent a little time in San Antonio de Areco, at the museum/ silversmith.(Wish we’d had a little more time to wander around the town/ shops. Went on to the Estancia and were greeted with most delicious empanadas/ snacks and drinks. Had a huge lunch with unlimited wine(beer if you wanted) and then we were able to take a horseback ride through the property which was fun. There was a Gaucho demonstration, fun music and dancing. It was all very personal and authentic. It was a full day! If you choose to do a Gaucho experience- this is definitely the estancia that you should choose!!!
We were lucky to be the only guests on the day of the trip. Our guide, Santiago, picked us from our hotel; the drive to San Antonio de Areco was about an hour and a half. We had a brief tour of the town center including visiting a museum of Silver, the Cathedral and a couple of stores. The main highlight was the historic Estancia - we really liked the hosts, the tasty food they prepared for us, listening to the local musician and, of course, the horse back ride. This tour was very interesting and personal - we had a great experience!
Our guide (and driver) Andy was fabulous! Good communication, on time etc and very friendly and chatty, speaking really good English. The ranch itself (about 1 1/2 hours away) was a bit disappointing. The owner and host was really nice and friendly - even came to pick us up at the airstrip due to the gravel road to the farm being accessible to 4x4 due to rain (that was great fun!). At the ranch, we were only four guests, so none of the (expected) aspects like horse riding (although it was offered) and the feeling for festivities. The food was plenty but basic - lots of meat as expected. But overall, it was still a good outing.
