Duration
9 hours (approx.)
Buenos Aires · experience
Gaucho estancia day trip from Buenos Aires
A full-day trip to San Antonio de Areco for gaucho horsemanship, horseback riding and a traditional barbecue lunch at an authentic estancia.
9 hours (approx.)Small groupFrom €150
The experience
A day at an authentic estancia, with gaucho horsemanship, horseback riding and a barbecue lunch.
A small-group full-day tour to the village of San Antonio de Areco, where Argentina’s legendary gauchos demonstrate their horsemanship and wrangling skills, followed by a visit to a traditional silversmith’s workshop and a stop at the village church.
The day continues at an estancia (ranch) for horseback riding, a folklore show and a typical Argentinian barbecue lunch — a full escape from the city rather than a quick countryside detour.
Group
Small group
Languages
English and 2 more
Format
Drive to San Antonio de Areco, with horseback riding at the estancia.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup across Buenos Aires, confirmed with booking.
Pickup and drop-off
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Buenos Aires included.
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- A full day away from Buenos Aires spent on activities rather than sightseeing alone.
- Travellers who want to ride a horse and see genuine gaucho traditions, not a staged show.
- Anyone happy to trade a long day (around 9 hours) for a complete estancia experience.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 13 hours
Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco
Drive to the village, with pampas views en route.
- 220 minutes
San Antonio de Areco
A traditional silversmith’s workshop and a local chocolate shop.
- 310 minutes
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
A historic oratory on Segundo Sombra Street.
- 4Remainder of the day
Estancia visit
Gaucho horsemanship demonstration, horseback riding, folklore show and barbecue lunch.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- Gaucho horsemanship and wrangling demonstrations
- Horseback riding at an authentic estancia
- A traditional folklore show and Argentinian barbecue lunch
- A silversmith’s workshop in San Antonio de Areco
Included
- ✓ Lunch
- ✓ Professional local guide
- ✓ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓ Live entertainment
- ✓ Soda/pop
- ✓ Alcoholic beverages
Not included
- • Gratuities
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- A long day out: hotel pickup and drop-off bookend around 9 hours away from the city.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.