Highlights
Go horseback riding accompanied by seasoned gauchos
Enjoy a typical Argentine asado lunch
Take part on the activities perform on the Estancia on daily bases
Itinerary
Step into the world of Argentine ranch life on this immersive one-day visit to El Ombu Ranch in San Antonio de Areco. Participate in authentic estancia activities—observe or even join in stock-rearing, explore the sprawling 300-hectare estate on foot or horseback, and soak up the rhythms of rural Argentina.
Lunch is a highlight: savor a traditional Argentine asado paired with local wines. This tour’s unique selling point is the hands-on experience of daily ranch life, offering a rare glimpse into the traditions and hospitality of the Argentine countryside.
Overview
This historical estancia (ranch) is located in San Antonio de Areco, just over an hour drive from downtown Buenos Aires. The mansion, built in 1880, offers visitors a magnificent setting for an unforgettable stay.
You will have a complete day at your leisure, and you can choose between the many activities that are performed on the ranch on a daily bases, such as milking the cows, driving cattle to harness, vaccination, ear-tagging, de-horning, branding, etc. In addition to those activities, horseback rides are also available, accompanied by seasoned gauchos on one of the 38 horses that are part of the working drove. Those that want to learn some of the thousand species of Argentinean birds are provided binoculars and guide books. The park and surrounding ranch land with its natural lagoons and small water courses running to the Areco River offer a rich habitat to a large proportion of Argentina's 1000 bird species.
No stay will be complete without at least one asado. The typical Argentinian barbecue of the world's finest beef raised free-range on the estancia.
On the afternoon, you will return to Bueno Aires, accompanied by your guide.
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