Visitando El Pueblo de la TRADICIÓN GAUCHA 🤠🐴🧉 | Que Ver y Hacer en SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO, Argentina

Welcome to San Antonio de Areco! Today we're visiting a town in the Province of Buenos Aires known as the birthplace of gaucho tradition and culture. This place is just two hours from the capital, making it the ideal destination for a day trip or a weekend getaway. In this video, we'll share everything there is to see and do in San Antonio de Areco. Get ready to visit estancias, historic restaurants, museums focused on gaucho culture, silversmithing workshops, and much more! This is our travel guide to San Antonio de Areco, Argentina! What to See and Do in San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires Province 12:51 AM - La Cinacina Ranch 1:26 AM - El Mitre 3:25 AM - Plaza Ruiz de Arellano 3:37 AM - San Antonio de Padua Parish 5:22 AM - Balthazar 6:43 AM - Breakfast at the ranch 9:52 AM - Puente Viejo 11:47 AM - Silversmith's Workshop and Draghi Museum 1:43 PM - Old Power Plant Museum 2:40 PM - General Store 3:35 PM - La Olla de Cobre Chocolate Shop 4:12 PM - Plaza Gómez 5:06 PM - El Tokio 6:50 PM - Picnic at El Ombú de Areco #sanantoniodeareco #areco BLOGS https://cheargentinatravel.com/ https://thatbackpacker.com/ https://nomadicsamuel.com/ https://acrossalberta.com/ https://pictureperfectportfolios.com/ Visiting the Town of Gaucho Tradition 🤠🐴🧉 | What to See and Do in SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO, Argentina 🇦🇷✨ Complete Guide to San Antonio de Areco: Gaucho Tradition, Ranches, and Creole Flavors | 🧉🐴🥩 🚗 Arrival and First Impressions We begin the video in the gaucho capital of the province of Buenos Aires, San Antonio de Areco, just two hours from the city. It is presented as the birthplace of gaucho tradition and culture, and the destination is recommended for both a weekend getaway and a day trip. The video promises a complete guide: estancias, historic restaurants, museums, silversmithing workshops, and much more. 🏡 Accommodation: Experience an Estancia | 🌾🏨 One of the must-sees in Areco is staying at an estancia. In this case, they chose Estancia La Cinacina, just 8 blocks from the main square: the perfect option if you don't have a car. The video suggests that they'll show you the estancia later, but first... let's get lunch! 🥩 Traditional Lunch: Meats, Milanesa, and Bodegones | 🥩🍟 The day starts with an Argentine classic: juicy sirloin steak with salad and fries, followed by Samuel's favorite, Milanesa a la Napolitana. The restaurant's colonial and rustic atmosphere stands out, very much like a bodega, right in the center of town. Ideal for lovers of Creole food! 🌳 Stroll through the Central Square and San Antonio de Padua Parish | 🏞️⛪ After lunch, enjoy Plaza Ruiz de Arellano – the town's central plaza – lined with trees, benches to relax, and, right across the street, the imposing San Antonio de Padua Parish. An ideal plan for your first afternoon in Areco: stroll, relax, and experience the slow, friendly pace of the town. 🍽️ Dinner at Baltasar: Picada and Empanadas | 🧀🥖 At night, visit the Baltasar restaurant, a sort of museum full of antiques. The menu is simple but hearty: picada of salami, prosciutto, cheeses, and olives, plus freshly baked meat empanadas. All delicious and with that family-friendly touch that historic bars have. 🌉 Stroll across the Old Bridge and Battle Against Mosquitoes | 🌉🦟 Exploring the town on foot, they reach the Old Bridge and the riverbanks… where a swarm of mosquitoes savagely attacks them. It's advisable to bring repellent, especially in summer or fall, as pharmacies can run out of stock. Despite everything, the experience provides unforgettable anecdotes. 🛍️ Artisan and Dog Market | 🎨🐾 They return to Plaza Ruiz de Arellano: the epicenter of museums, craft fairs, and souvenir shops. On weekends, there's a fair and a lot of action, as well as friendly dogs cared for by the locals, who add color to the local life. 🥈 Draghi Silversmith Museum and Workshop | 🥈🛠️ A must-see is the Draghi Silversmith Museum and Workshop, where you can learn about the art of silversmithing for gauchos and horses. Mariano, the second generation of the family, continues the tradition with exquisite pieces. You can see the works and observe the process in the workshop, making it an unforgettable experience. 🖼️ Old Power Plant Museum: Local History and Art | 🖼️🌾 A few blocks from the plaza, the Old Power Plant Museum, located in a former power plant, showcases the town's history through art, antiques, and wooden sculptures inspired by rural life and gaucho culture. 🌾 Field Day and Ranches: Gaucho Tradition in its Purest Form | 🐮🌻 They close the video by previewing an upcoming picnic at the El Ombú ranch in Areco, with a barbecue, folklore, and a rural walk (which they will soon share in a new episode). Music: http://bit.ly/SamAudreyMusic