Gaucho Day Trip to El Ombu de Areco

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 9 guests
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Language
English, Spanish, Portuguese
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Immerse yourself in Argentina's gaucho culture with a trip to El Ombu de Areco. Enjoy an asado feast, captivating gaucho skills, and cultural demonstrations in a charming countryside setting.

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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

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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
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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
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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
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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

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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.
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Meeting Point

Tangol Travel Agency, Defensa, Comuna 1 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, AR, C1065

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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.
End Point

Av. Córdoba 500, Avenida Córdoba, Comuna 1 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, AR, C1053

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Drop off at hotels not included. The tour finish at Florida St and Córdoba Ave.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $509.09 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Argentina Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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