Visit San Antonio de Areco on a full-day tour from Buenos Aires. Tour the village, visit an estancia, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and see a folklore show.

About this activity

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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, Portuguese
Pickup included: Pickup included from hotels located in Palermo, Recoleta, San Nicolas, Puerto Madero, San Telmo, Monserrat, and Retiro. Please provide your hotel name and address.
Small group: Limited to 12 participants

Highlights

Marvel at the skills of highly trained gauchos in action
Watch an entertaining folklore show and enjoy a traditional BBQ
Learn about the history and culture of the Pampas region

Full description

Begin your 9-hour tour with a drive from your hotel in Buenos Aires to the village of San Antonio de Areco. Enjoy views of the pampas en route and listen to commentary about the area from your guide. When you arrive, take a walk around the historic downtown area. Afterward, head to the exclusive "El Ombu" estancia, where you’ll enjoy either a horseback ride or carriage ride along with some traditional Empanadas and beverages. Later, sit down to a typical Argentinian BBQ with the finest meats. During dessert, take in a folklore show followed by a demonstration of amazing gaucho skills.

Includes

Lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels located in Palermo, Recoleta, San Nicolas, Puerto Madero, San Telmo, Monserrat, and Retiro
Live entertainment
Small-group tour

Drinks
Optional gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Infant seats are available if requested at the time of booking
Tours may be conducted by a multi-lingual guide
Small-group tours are limited to 15 people
Vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, lactose-free, gluten-free, and celiac lunch options are available; please advise when booking if required

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 50 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.9/5

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A perfect tour to the countryside from BA. I was picked up by a driver precis. There was a small group of 6 plus driver and guide. The guide was so informative, lots of time to ask her about everything from Argentina. The ranch is sooo incredible, the horseriding was a big success and the BBQ delicious. The bit of extra money you pay for this small group is definitely worth it. Highly recommended

March 18, 2022

This trip was absolutely fantastic. The entire event was well organised from beginning to end and very much worth the money I paid. The staff were helpful and easy to contact prior to the event. I was contacted the day before regarding confirmation of pick up which was directly from my hotel. The transport was on time and very comfortable. Our tour guide was very informative and lovely throughout. The tour around the town of San Antonio de Areco was worthwhile to see. I had the most amazing experience at the Ranch with the group I was with and all the Gauchos and staff at the Ranch. The hospitality was exceptional and the food was plentiful and delicious. This experience will be one I’ll never forget.

March 15, 2022

Our tour guide today, Marcelo, is the best!! He did his job perfectly in every ways. Giving us backgrounds and stories of the places, taking photos and brought us to amazing places. The horse riding is one of the best part. But the best part is the music show at lunch, which is the perfect combination. Asado is perfectly cooked and the dessert, which I ordered for flan, is sooo good! Can’t miss at all cause!

February 28, 2022

From Buenos Aires: Gaucho and Ranch in San Antonio de Areco

From Buenos Aires: Gaucho and Ranch in San Antonio de Areco

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