Visiting a GAUCHO TOWN from Buenos Aires! 🤠🐴🧉 | 15 Things to Do in SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO Travel Guide

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Welcome to San Antonio de Areco! Today, we are visiting a town known as the cradle of gaucho culture, conveniently located just 2 hours outside Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is the perfect day trip or weekend escape from the big city, and in this video, we’re going to show you exactly what you can get up to!

So get ready for estancias, old-fashioned restaurants, museums showcasing gaucho culture, friendly cats and dogs, and so much more!

The following is our travel guide to San Antonio de Areco.

🐴 Things to Do in San Antonio de Areco, Argentina 🐴

00:47 - Estancia La Cinacina
01:23 - El Mitre
03:49 - Plaza Ruiz de Arellano
04:00 - San Antonio de Padua Parish
04:20 - Evening in San Antonio de Areco
06:10 - Balthazar
07:13 - Breakfast at Estancia La Cinacina
11:08 - Walking around San Antonio de Areco
12:25 - Old Bridge or Puente Viejo
14:33 - Draghi Museum and Silversmith Workshop
16:48 - Usina Vieja Museum
17:46 - Almacén de Ramos Generales
19:17 - La Olla de Cobre
19:54 - Plaza Gómez
21:07 - El Tokio
24:06 - Day Trip to Estancia El Ombú de Areco

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Visiting a GAUCHO TOWN from Buenos Aires! 🤠🐴🧉 | 15 Things to Do in SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO Travel Guide

Discover the Cradle of Gaucho Culture just 2 hours from Buenos Aires! In this video, we explore San Antonio de Areco end-to-end: rustic estancias, historic cantinas, mouthwatering asados and more. Here’s your travel guide—all in the order we experienced it:

Intro to San Antonio de Areco
– GAUCHO capital of Buenos Aires Province, perfect day-trip or weekend getaway

Where We Stayed: Estancia Laina
– Just 8 blocks from Plaza Ruiz; rustic ranch vibes + modern comforts

Lunch #1 at El Mitre (Historic Cantina)
– Bife de chorizo “juicy, pink” with potatoes & salad
– “No chimichurri needed” 😉
– Sam’s Milanesa a la Napolitana with golden fries

Siesta & Plaza Ruiz
– 30 °C heat + 90 % humidity led to an afternoon nap
– Stroll through tree-lined Plaza Ruiz & visit the church

Evening Park Walk
– Post-nap energy restored us
– Met friendly “town” dogs & locals on horseback

Dinner at Balazár
– Antique-lined walls & cosy atmosphere
– Tabla de fiambres y quesos: deli meats, cheeses, olives, dried fruit
– House red (“de la casa”) and a perfect beef empanada

Breakfast in Estancia
– Buffet spread: fresh fruit, yogurts, cereals
– Two baskets of medialunas & artisanal breads
– Surprise star – the Estancia cat joined us lap-side

Exploring the Estancia Grounds
– Vintage tractors & classic 4×4 trucks
– Lush paddocks, stables & (closed) pool for autumn

Town Green Spaces & Horse Culture
– Endless parks, football (fútbol) fields & tree-lined avenues
– Locals still ride horses through town, even on main streets!

Iconic Puente Viejo
– Historic wooden bridge over the Areco River
– Perfect photo spot—just watch out for mosquitoes! 🦟

Lunch #2 at El Tokyō (Argentine Grill)
– Plancha-grilled chicken + sweet potato & pumpkin purée
– Light, savory comfort on a cool autumn day

Draghi Silver-Smith Workshop & Museum
– World-renowned gaucho spurs, belts & bits
– Live demonstration by a 3rd-generation silversmith

Usina Vieja Power-Plant Museum
– Restored 1920s electric station with interactive exhibits
– Courtyard filled with carved wooden sculptures

Final Teaser: Gaucho Asado Day Trip
– Tomorrow, we head out for an authentic mixed grill on a working estancia—stay tuned! 🔥

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✨ Saddle up for a day in San Antonio de Areco – Argentina’s 🇦🇷 Gaucho capital! 🐴 Only 2 hrs from Buenos Aires, this charming town is a perfect day-trip or weekend escape. In this video you’ll discover:

🍽️ Estancia stay: rustic comfort just 8 blocks from the main Plaza
🥩 Juicy bife de chorizo & classic milanesa a la napolitana
🏛️ Museums & workshops: silver‐smithing secrets at Draghi & vintage powerplant 🏺
🐱 Friendly cats & dogs roaming the leafy Plaza Ruiz 🎠
🚗 Scenic countryside drives, horse trails & hidden parks 🌳
🍷 House wine jarras, homemade pastas & empanadas!

Whether you’re a foodie, history buff, or looking for tranquil ranch-life, this guide has you covered! Hit ▶️ to explore cobblestone streets, storied estancias, and authentic rural culture.

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