Gaucho Day Trip to El Ombu de Areco

Name: Gaucho Day Trip to El Ombu de Areco
Start: 2026-09-12T09:00:00Z
Location: La Plata

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US$582.28 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: September 12, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

La Plata

Duration

8 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 9 guests

Language

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Come experience the heart of Argentina's gaucho culture in San Antonio de Areco, just a short trip from Buenos Aires. In this town, you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Parish of San Antonio de Padua and the Bessonart Tavern, with an optional visit to renowned workshops for criollo silversmithing and leatherworking. Then, head to Estancia El Ombú, where you'll enjoy a traditional criollo barbecue (asado), witness incredible gaucho skills, and be entertained by music, dance, and exciting demonstrations of boleadoras and horseback riding.

What You Get

Afternoon Snacks

Official Guide (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

Hotel Pick-up (Downtown hotels only)

Entry/ Admission - Draghi silversmith (USD 3 - price may vary)

Gratuities

Good To Know

IMPORTANT: You must bring your passport at the time of the tour as there may be checks during the trip
Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Buenos Aires

You will be pick up from your hotel and around 8.30 am depart Buenos Aires in a comfortable bus for the scenic ride of 2 hours through the Argentine pampas (plains) to El Ombú de Areco, located in San Antonio de Areco.

2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

San Antonio de Areco

Once in San Antonio de Areco, the birthplace of gaucho culture, we will explore its most iconic landmarks, including the Parish of San Antonio de Padua and the Bessonart Tavern. During our visit, we will have the opportunity to tour the Draghi silversmith workshop and the Navarro leather workshop, both famous for their traditional criollo craftsmanship (entrance fee not included).

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Estancia El Ombu de Areco

Around 11:45 am, we will depart for Estancia El Ombú de Areco, where we will enjoy a delicious criollo barbecue and witness demonstrations of gaucho skills, traditional music, and dance. You will also see an exciting display of boleadoras and horseback riding skills.

3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Buenos Aires

Finally, we will head back to Buenos Aires about 4:15 pm, taking with us unforgettable memories of this cultural experience.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

Pick up transfers only from centrally located hotels. Please indicate the hotel where you will be staying in Buenos Aires. In case you are staying outside the pick up area, we will assign you a meeting point.

Meeting Point