San Antonio De Areco and Ranch Visit

Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the authentic gaucho lifestyle with this daylong tour to San Antonio De Areco and the traditional Estancia El Ombu.
  • Be greeted with traditional Argentine empanadas upon arrival, setting the stage for a day filled with cultural immersion and local flavors.
  • Witness the skill and bravado of local gauchos in a dazzling display of rodeo, ring races, and herding techniques at the ranch.
  • Savor a typical gaucho lunch featuring asado, chicken, and ribs, accompanied by live music and dance, capturing the spirit of Argentina.
  • Explore the area’s natural charm with horseback riding or leisurely walks, culminating in a historic tour of San Antonio de Areco.
My Itinerary
My Cruiseline:Oceania
My Ship:Marina
My Sail Date:December 7, 2024
Trip Duration:38 nights
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Price: $525.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Active, Cultural
Shore Excursion Duration 12 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided An appetizer of empanadas will be provided. Drinks include choice of wine, beer, water (flat or carbonated), soft drinks, or juices. Lunch consists of a Creole roast with choice from three different salads, dessert, and coffee. The menu can be adapted according to your dietary restrictions.
Recommended Dress We recommend comfortable clothes and sensible walking shoes or sneakers. Sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a small backpack are also suggested.
Restrictions This tour is not wheelchair or motorized scooter accessible.

San Antonio De Areco and Ranch Visit

Your journey unfolds as we meet up with our tour guide for a full-day expedition through the gaucho region of Argentina. Board the bus for a delightful two-hour ride to the northern reaches of San Antonio de Areco, traversing farms and glimpsing the vastness of the pampas along the way.

Around midday, we will arrive at the town and make our way to Estancia El Ombu. There, a warm reception awaits, featuring traditional Argentine empanadas (filled pastries) to enjoy with the Estancia staff. Settle in to watch local gauchos showcasing their ranching prowess, rodeo and ring race skills, and impressive herding displays.

Following this spectacle, you will set out on a leisurely horseback exploration of the ranch grounds. Afterward, relax with lunch as we revel in a lively gaucho party featuring captivating music and dance performances. The typical gaucho lunch, featuring asado, chicken, ribs, and more, adds a flavorful touch to the experience.

Post lunch, we will delve into the diverse activities at Estancia El Ombu. Amidst the serene pampas, many options abound, including more horseback riding, sulky (horse cart) rides, rustic walks around the ranch, and a range of recreational offerings such as a large swimming pool, ping pong tables, soccer, volleyball, and bicycle tours.

As the day of enjoyment winds down, we bid farewell to the ranch and return to San Antonio de Areco for a guided tour. Our exploration includes a visit to Plaza Ruiz de Arellano de Areco, named after the rancher who founded the town in 1728, offering insights into its rich history, before the ride back to Buenos Aires.