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You are here: Home > Archives > Travel > A day trip to Estancia, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

A day trip to Estancia, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

August 18, 2014 by Holly Ford 3 Comments

Argentina GauchoThe winter in Buenos Aires looks like coming to an end.

The sun filled days are beautiful these days and I’m finally beginning to explore the beauties of Argentina – starting with one of the well known Estancia near Buenos Aires.

If U.S in north America has extensive ranches with cowboys, Argentina in south America has beautiful Estancias with Gauchos.

We visited Estancia La Porteña at San Antonio de Areco, about 1-1/2 hour drive from Buenos Aires.

 

Estancia La PorteñaThis unique Argentinian Estancia is considered one of the most beautiful and traditional in the country for its history, architecture and surrounding natural beauty. The main house was built in the 19th century and the park around it was designed by the French landscape professional Charles Thays.

 

rooms in La PorteñaLa Porteña is also famous for one of the most well known Argentine writer, Ricardo Güiraldes, and his internationally-acclaimed novel “Don Segundo Sombra”. The Estancia is the place where he found the inspiration to write about the “gauchos” to whom he rendered tribute by making them popular.

The Estancia only has 3 different rooms for guests and you need to make well advanced reservation if you want to stay for the weekend.

 

La porteña

The outdoor lunch table is ready for the guests.

 

empanadaGreeted with hot empanada and drinks! Sooooo good!

 

Asado AsadoThe Argentine BBQ called Asado! They don’t let the flame touch the meat when grilling, which makes it healthier.

 

Argentine beef for AsadoThe only flavor they add to the meat is SALT!

Argentine-s love to BBQ with various cuts of beef, chorizo, and chicken (rarely pork) for Asado.

 

Argentina beefIf you love beef and can’t get enough? Come the Estancia. You will be fed to beyond the maximum.

 

estancia-v-14Dance with Gauchos after the huge meal!

 

EstanciaNothing like listening to a Gaucho singing a tune with his guitar in a quiet afternoon.

 

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Horse whispererThe amazing performance of a horse whisperer who put the horse on his back on the ground.

 

Gaucho Gaucho Just as a Texas cowboy can bring the cow down with his lasso riding on his running horse, YEE-haa~!, an Argentine gaucho on his running horse can take the ring dangling down from a post with his wooden stick. Which is more difficult? Who knows?

I was told that Argentine gauchos show this skill to a girl of their dream for a marriage proposal. How sweet?

My family had an relaxing weekend at the Estancia and I look forward to visit again. I think I am beginning to enjoy the life in South America. Muy lindo!

 

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    August 18, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    Holly, It looks like you had an amazing time! I wish I could eat one of those empanadas off my screen, and your note about the horse whisperer is amazing.

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  2. Mary Frances says

    August 19, 2014 at 9:37 am

    How fun! And what a gorgeous location.

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  3. LucyL says

    October 27, 2014 at 9:46 am

    So much fun! 🙂

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