Private Day Trip to San Antonio de Areco: Gaucho Town

About this tour

San Antonio de Areco, about 110 km from Buenos Aires, is the capital of the gaucho tradition. We drive you through the green plains of the Pampas to this charming town of low houses, cobbled streets and old general stores.

Visit the main square, the Puente Viejo over the Areco river and the workshops of silversmiths and leather craftsmen. If you wish, we can take you to a traditional estancia for a countryside day with asado, horseback riding and folk music (booked separately).

  • Duration: 9 to 10 hours
  • Language: English or Spanish
  • Pickup: Hotel pickup included

Highlights

  • Private car from your hotel through the Pampas
  • Historic gaucho town with colonial streets and the old bridge
  • Silversmith workshops and traditional craft shops
  • Optional estancia day with asado and horses

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Drive through the Pampas 1 h 45 min

    Private transfer from your hotel to San Antonio de Areco.

  2. 2

    Plaza Arellano & historic center 45 min

    The main square, the parish church and colonial-style houses.

  3. 3

    Puente Viejo & Areco river 30 min

    The historic bridge and riverside park.

  4. 4

    Gaucho museum & craft workshops 90 min

    Gaucho culture museum and silversmith and leather workshops.

  5. 5

    Estancia day (optional) 3–4 h

    Asado lunch, horseback riding and gaucho show at a ranch (booked separately).

  6. 6

    Return to Buenos Aires 1 h 45 min

    Drop-off at your hotel.

What's included

  • Private car for your group only
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Buenos Aires city
  • Professional driver (English-speaking on request)
  • Tolls and parking
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Estancia day, lunch and activities
  • Museum entrance fees
  • Licensed tour guide (available on request at extra cost)
  • Tips

What our passengers say

Real Google Maps reviews of Taxi a Ezeiza, the company behind these tours.

★★★★☆
“We hired them from Ezeiza to the city and back to Ezeiza. Spot on with the schedule. When we landed our flight was delayed and the driver still waited for us. Spotless vehicle. We would hire them again without a doubt and highly recommend them.”
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★★★★★
“Punctual. Friendly. Polite. Respects the speed limits and drives carefully. It was my first time using the service and I was very happy with it.”
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“Excellent service, punctual and efficient. The drivers communicate quickly and everything felt very safe. I will hire them again.”
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, we can recommend and coordinate an estancia day. Its price is paid separately to the ranch.

Weekends are livelier; some museums and shops close on Mondays. Every November the town celebrates the Fiesta de la Tradición.

Book with a USD 20 deposit by PayPal to confirm your tour (USD 50 for the van). The rest is paid on the day, in cash (US dollars or Argentine pesos) or by PayPal.

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start time: we refund your deposit in full. Cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows lose the deposit. If we have to cancel because of heavy rain or for reasons on our side, you choose a new date or a full refund.

At your hotel or apartment in Buenos Aires city (Palermo, Recoleta, Centro, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Belgrano and more). Other areas on request.

Yes, on request at no extra cost. Let us know the children's ages when booking.

Yes. Our van takes up to 8 travelers (subject to availability, we confirm it on WhatsApp), and for larger groups we send two vehicles. Ask us for a quote.
USD 320 USD 259 From · per group
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