Situated 130 kilometers from Buenos Aires is the historical Estancia El Ombu de Areco.
Constructed in 1890 in the town of San Antonio de Areco, home of the gaucho, it is now a guesthouse and farmhouse, with nine simple but comfortable rooms, living room with TV, board games, table tennis and table football, library, dining area and an outdoor swimming pool.
It's a little worn around the edges but this adds to its charm. The estancia also has bicycles for guests to use. Meals here are hearty and delicious. In the winter guests dine around the huge hearth in the main house and in summertime lunch is served alfresco in the shadow of the great ombú (a plant as characteristic of the pampas as the baobab is of the African savanna).
Drinks and snacks are available at any hour, and, of course, guests are always welcome to share the famous Argentine maté (tea) with Eva, the owner, and her family.
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Tour ideas in Buenos Aires
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Estancia El Ombu as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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El Querandi Tango Show
El Querandi Tango Show
You can experience Argentina’s home-grown dance, the tango, in an entertaining yet authentic way at this dinner show. The production tells the story of tango, from its humble roots to its worldwide fame, and includes many dexterous, gravity-defying routines.
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Parrilla Tour, Palermo
Parrilla Tour, Palermo
Most visitors to Buenos Aires only dine at the most touristy parrillas published in guidebooks and sadly miss out on some of the city’s most delicious gems.
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Buenos Aires and nearby places
- Córdoba 340 miles away
- Esteros de Iberá 426 miles away
- Mendoza 551 miles away
- Península Valdés 627 miles away
- Iguazú Falls 661 miles away
- Puerto Madryn 666 miles away
- Cafayate 687 miles away
- Salta & The Northwest 746 miles away
- San Martin de los Andes 776 miles away
- The Lake District 802 miles away