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The road of the Gauchos

The road of the Gauchos

 

Duration:
4 days

Day 1

Buenos Aires

You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, this afternoon a wonderful tour of Buenos Aires and it’s major attractions including- Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, The Cabildo, Metrololitan Cathedral and much more. Return to your hotel This evening enjoy an unforgettable dinner show at 'Opera Pampa'. See the gaucho perfom incredible skills with horses, reminding us of the traditioins of the Gaucho and Argentina. Return to your hotel after the dinner show.D

Day 2

Buenos Aires - San Antonio de Areco

After breakfast, transfer to Estancia El Ombu de Areco, a traditional ranch in Buenos Aires province. San Antonio de Areco, one of the oldest and most representative towns of Argentina, located 110 km from the city. Visit Osvaldo Gasparini’s atellier and his historic house. Gasparini lived in San Antonio de Areco and traced the history of the Gaucho in his paintings. Today his son, Miguel follows in his father’s footsteps. Visit to a silversmith’s workshop, where you can appreciate their work, in particular items related to farm motifs.Continue to the Museo Gauchesco Ricardo Guiraldes, and the Pulperia - a type of general store, selling all kind of goods, traditionally also a bar and social club where the Gaucho gathered. Enjoy an exquisite 'Asado Criollo' ( Argentine Barbq). The remainder of the day is at leisure.Relax by the pool or take a delightful Sulky ride around the property. Dinner at the Estancia.BLD

Day 3

San Antonio de Areco - Lobos

Breakfast this morning, then transfer to Lobos passing by Navarro, among other typical villages of the Pampas, dating from the 1750’s, which surround the city of Buenos Aires. Lobos was known as the Town of the Pulperias, since there were many of them in the past with some still remaining to this day. Later today we arrive at the Estancia Santa Rita. Dating back to the XVIII century.Covering 40 hectares it boasts a rich collection of flora and fauna native to the area. After lunch, you may enjoy horseback riding, a ride in a traditional sulky. Dinner is at the Estancia this evening.BLD

Day 4

Lobos - Buenos Aires

After a relaxing breakfast this morning we return to Buenos Aires.B

Gaucho's belt
BBQ
B: Breakfast
L: Lunch
D: Dinner