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Private day tour from Buenos AiresSan Antonio de Areco Private Day Trip from Buenos Aires
9h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Buenos Aires (Palermo, Recoleta, Retiro, Centro, San Telmo and Puerto Madero)
Free cancellation, 24h
A day in the pampas town that keeps gaucho tradition alive: the old bridge over the Areco river, silversmiths' workshops, a gaucho museum and lunch in an old almacén.
The day
A long drive across flat farmland, then a slow day in a small town.
07:00
Your hotel
Collected anywhere in Buenos Aires. Areco is about 110 km away, an hour and a half to two hours by road.
09:00
Plaza Ruiz de Arellano
The main square, with the parish church of San Antonio de Padua and low colonial houses around it.
10:00
Silversmiths and craft workshops
Areco is known for its silverwork, leather and woven ponchos, and several workshops open to visitors.
11:15
Museo Gauchesco Ricardo Güiraldes
A park and museum by the river, named after the writer of Don Segundo Sombra, with an old pulpería.
Entrance not included
12:30
Lunch in town
A parrilla or an old almacén near the square.
Lunch not included
14:00
The old bridge
The Puente Viejo over the Areco river and the green riverside park.
14:30
Back to Buenos Aires
Across the pampas.
16:00
Back to your hotel
In the afternoon, depending on traffic.
Photos by Nicolas Taylor, Vicente Frances, Gisela Bonanno on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
Museum entrances, lunch and estancia activities are not included.
Before you book
- Fiesta de la Tradición
- In November the town holds its gaucho festival, with parades and horsemanship. It gets busy.
- Luján
- The basilica at Luján can be added on the way back. It makes the day longer.
- Estancias
- Ranch days with lunch and horses are sold by the estancias. We can drop you at one and collect you.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €520. Choose the number of people when you book.
Not on this tour, but we can take you to an estancia that offers riding. Book it with them and tell us the time.
Yes. Areco is small, and a day is enough for the town, the museum and lunch.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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