The 10 Best Things to do in San Antonio de Areco, Central Argentina

December 15, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

A compact small town nearly 70 miles northwest of Buenos Aires, San Antonio de Areco is in the heart of the Argentine Pampas region. It’s a great 1½-hour day trip by car or bus from Buenos Aires—or the perfect jumping-off point for those who choose to visit at a nearby estancia, or a traditional large rural ranch and estate. Major attractions here include the colonial sights of San Antonio de Areco itself, the Museum of the Gaucho (which celebrates Argentine cowboys), and a variety of estancias themselves, which are located within two hours of San Antonio de Areco. If you don’t feel like planning your own itinerary, several tour and travel companies will coordinate your visit and arrange your estancia stay.
Restaurants in San Antonio de Areco

1. Hammam Spa

Avenida Zerboni 438 Hotel y Spa San Carlos, San Antonio de Areco B2760 Argentina +54 2326 45-3106 [email protected] http://www.hotel-sancarlos.com.ar/hammam-spa/
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Hammam Spa

2. Areco Tradicion

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Areco Tradicion

Our tours from Buenos Aires provide the opportunity to know, share the traditions and values of Argentinian gauchos keeping the figure of gaucho as emblem of identity. In the Estancia El Ombu you will apreciate the beauty and simplicity of the Pampas nature, and learn about the rural life. You'll meet real gauchos, and participate in activities such as horseback riding or carriage rides. Enjoying gaucho skills with horses and traditional folk music. Our mission: develop customized getaways throughout the year in order to share the traditions and values of Argentinian gauchos with our visitors. So come and discover the town of San Antonio de Areco, the national capital of tradition, as well as an authentic Estancia of the pampa, for an unforgettable human experience. Areco Tradición is registered within the Argentinian Tourism Ministry, under the Travel and Tourism license number 16214.

3. Living Your Spanish

Calle Rivadavia 324, San Antonio de Areco B2760CGF Argentina +54 9 11 6719-9328 [email protected] http://livingyourspanish.com
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Living Your Spanish

We offer immersion courses with communication-oriented Spanish lessons combined with real-life activities like horse riding, playing polo, dancing tango, going shopping, ordering food and drinks, cooking local dishes, visiting the silversmiths, tasting Malbec wines, dancing salsa or folk music, doing yoga or going downtown.

Reviewed By JamieAndLulu

I had a brilliant 4 days (10 hrs in total) learning Spanish with Pato. First of all Pato is a lovely person, very welcoming, personable and lively. She immediately put me at ease and by the time I left I felt like an extended part of her family. Secondly, Pato really knows how to teach and has excellent technical knowledge and was able to express that fluently to me in English, which really helped. She used fun and inventive ways to help learn. My favourite was studying verb endings and pronunciation in song lyrics and then singing it together. Chan Chan by Buena Vista Social Club (my choice) has never sounded so good! I just wish I could have stayed longer. Finally, not only do you get some excellent Spanish lessons but Pato goes out of her way to accommodate you and ensure you enjoy your time in San Antonio de Areco. It was like having a personal concierge, with amazing local tips, introductions, shopping trips and organising tennis and horse riding lessons for me at a very reasonable rate. Don’t hesitate to choose Pato if you are looking for a fully immersive way to learn Spanish. I enjoyed my time so much in San Antonio de Areco and that was largely thanks to Pato. Thanks again Pato, I’ve made a new friend and learnt Spanish at the same time. Jamie x

4. Museo Gauchesco y Parque Criollo Ricardo Guiraldes

Camino a Jose Guiraldes, San Antonio de Areco B2760ATA Argentina +54 2326 45-5839 [email protected] http://www.museoguiraldes.com.ar/
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Museo Gauchesco y Parque Criollo Ricardo Guiraldes

5. Museo Las Lilas de Areco

Calle Moreno 279, San Antonio de Areco B2760BWE Argentina +54 2326 45-6425 [email protected] http://www.museolaslilas.org
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Museo Las Lilas de Areco

Museo dedicado a la obra del artista Florencio Molina Campos

6. Museo Draghi

Calle Lavalle 387 Frente a la Plaza Principal, San Antonio de Areco B2760BME Argentina +54 9 2325 65-0600 http://www.draghiplaterosorfebres.com
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Museo Draghi

Reviewed By AMKeaveney

Exquisite Craftsmanship. Each piece is handcrafted, unique one-of-a-kind. My husband and I were impressed and honored to have meet Mariano Draghi. We have one of his Masterpieces.

7. Estancia La Portena de Areco

Km N 110 Ruta Nacional 8, San Antonio de Areco 2760 Argentina +54 9 11 5626-7347 [email protected] http://www.laporteniadeareco.com
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Estancia La Portena de Areco

For the Horse lovers we have a very special proposal: Guided horse with a Gaucho in a traditional Estancia from San Antonio de Areco:Tour inside the Estancia by the woods to the Areco's River. Ride and enjoy beautiful landscapes and cross different fields with crops and cattle.Includes:ride in the morning and afetrnoun, meat pies and beverages, lunch (asado) and tea time. Includes:

Reviewed By Sidj95 - Paris, France

I went for two days at La Porteña de Areco to relax after several weeks of road trip and upon the recommendation of friends. I discovered a historical estancia located in a wonderful park surrounded by many horses and taken care of with love by Gonzalo and Catalina. They will take the best care of you and give you a glimpse of what best Argentina has to offer. Make sure you stop there if you go to San Antonio de Areco. And make sure you stop there even if you don't.

8. La Olla de Cobre

Matheu 433, San Antonio de Areco Argentina +54 2326 45-3105 http://www.laolladecobre.com.ar
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La Olla de Cobre

9. Parroquia San Antonio de Padua

Calle B Mitre 366, San Antonio de Areco B2760BVH Argentina http://www.sanantoniodeareco.com/parroquia-san-antonio-de-padua
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Parroquia San Antonio de Padua

10. Museo de Arte La Recova

Segundo Sombra Zapiola, San Antonio de Areco 2760 Argentina +54 9 2326 41-0303
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Museo de Arte La Recova

Reviewed By vakamalua

While on a day tour to Estancia el Ombu with Camino Pampa, we visited the atelier/museum of Miguel Angel Gasparini, a preeminent Gaucho artist. Our conversation with him and viewing his art work was a class in Gaucho life and lore. As we were talking, he was sketching, when done, he presented each the three couples with an original drawing--the ultimate souvenir. Don't miss.

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