Buenos Aires Trip Overview
This tour is the combination between the modernity of the city of Buenos Aires and the “Fiesta Gaucha”, a folkloric party of Argentina. You will start visiting the highlights of Buenos Aires, you can choose to take it in the morning or in the afternoon and on the second day, you will meet a part of the Argentinean folklore in the Fiesta Gaucha. This full-day tour starts from Buenos Aires to ‘Estancia Santa Susana’, a classic ranch in the Argentine countryside.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
This tour is the combination between the modernity of the city of Buenos Aires and the “Fiesta Gaucha”, a folkloric party of Argentina. You will start visiting the highlights of Buenos Aires, you can choose to take it in the morning or in the afternoon and on the second day, you will meet a part of the Argentinean folklore in the Fiesta Gaucha. This full-day tour starts from Buenos Aires to ‘Estancia Santa Susana’, a classic ranch in the Argentine countryside.
Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires Sightseeing Tour
Pass By: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
You will meet your guide at your downtown located hotel or, if you are staying at outside the pick up area, at a centrally located meeting point.
Pass By: Retiro, Buenos Aires Argentina
Your coach tour of Buenos Aires begins in the Retiro neighborhood. As you sit back and relax in your comfortable seat, you’ll make your way past the city’s top landmarks and through its most popular neighborhoods.
Pass By: Palermo, Palermo, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
You’ll pass by Libertador Avenue to reach the district of Palermo. This neighborhood is home to the largest park in the city and the Eco Park (formerly Zoo), the Planetarium Galileo Galilei and the Plaza Italia.
Pass By: Recoleta, Junin y Guido, Buenos Aires Argentina
We will arrive in Recoleta, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the city, with its renowned Recoleta Cemetery (where Eva Peron is interred), elegant shops and open-air cafes.
Pass By: Avenida 9 De Julio, Centro, Buenos Aires Argentina
We drive along the 9 de Julio Avenue, the largest in the world. The next highlight, Teatro Colón, a beautiful opera house built between 1889 and 1908. The theater stands near Plaza de la República, a square on Avenida 9 de Julio where you can see the Obelisco de Buenos Aires (Obelisk of Buenos Aires), a 1936 monument to honor the foundation of the city.
Stop At: Plaza de Mayo, Av. Hipolito Yrigoyen S/N, Buenos Aires Argentina
Head to Plaza de Mayo, the political hub of Buenos Aires and home to Casa Rosada, the official office of the Argentine president. Stop here to take photos of the palatial building, famous for its pink exterior, and then admire more sights in the area, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (town hall).
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: San Telmo, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
Your tour then takes you to the south of the city as you reach the old neighborhood of San Telmo, where you can admire its well-preserved colonial architecture.
Stop At: Caminito, Valle Iberlucea del Dr. y Magallenes, Buenos Aires Argentina
Continue to La Boca, Buenos Aires’ most colorful neighborhood, where a European atmosphere has remained strong since the neighborhood was settled by Italian immigrants. The district is a major attraction for the brightly painted buildings on the Caminito, the neighborhood’s main (pedestrianized) drag where you’ll hop off the coach to go for a stroll and see local artists selling their work.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Puerto Madero, Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
Then, you’ll see Riachuelo and head to the north part of the city. You will drive through Puerto Madero, considered the most fashionable district in Buenos Aires.
Pass By: Galerias Pacifico, Florida y Av. Cordoba, Buenos Aires C1054AAR Argentina
Your tour ends at Galerias Pacifico, a shopping area, where you can continue your own exploration of Buenos Aires!
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Gaucho Day Trip to Santa Susana Ranch
Stop At: Estancia Santa Susana, Ruta Provincial 6 188, Los Cardales B2814HIE Argentina
Depart Buenos Aires in a comfortable coach for the scenic ride through the Argentine Pampas (plains) to Estancia Santa Susana, located in Los Cardales. When you arrive at this traditional Estancia (ranch), your day of gaucho fun begins with a friendly welcome reception at the ranch pub with Empanadas and wine.
Take a guided tour to some of Santa Susana’s attractions, including its museum and church, before enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride or going horseback riding to explore the ranch.
Back at the ranch, tuck into a delicious parrillada (Argentina BBQ) lunch of grilled specialties such as sausages and chicken, accompanied by salad and beverages (red and white wine, soda, water and coffee). Then sip on a glass of Mate (an Argentine drink of yerba mate leaves steeped in hot water) and finish with a Pastelito (pastry)!
During lunch, be entertained by a tango and folk show of classical music and dance, and watch an exciting boleadoras show, with throwing weapons used by gauchos. When you’re done eating, the real entertainment begins as you watch the gauchos show off their incredible ranch skills. Be impressed by a ring race, animal herding and the Cuadreras race, a typical gaucho game.
When your day of fun on the ranch is over, you’ll be driven back to Buenos Aires.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Typic lunch.
No accommodation included on this day.
