Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires: Santa Susana Ranch

Come join the fun at Estancia Santa Susana, a classic ranch nestled in the Argentine countryside, just a day trip away from Buenos Aires. Dive into the rich culture of the gauchos. At Santa Susana, you'll be treated to a packed day of ranch adventures, horse-drawn carriage ride, a traditional folk show, Asado for lunch, wine and a performance of their fantastic horse-riding skills.

Itinerary

1. You will be pick up from your hotel and around 9.30 am depart Buenos Aires in a comfortable bus for the scenic ride of 2 hours through the Argentine pampas (plains) to Estancia Santa Susana, located in Los Cardales. (2h 0min)
2. Your day of gaucho fun begins with a friendly welcome reception at the ranch pub with empanadas and wine. Take a tour to some of Santa Susana’s attractions, including its museum and church, before enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride to explore the grounds of the ranch. Back at the ranch, tuck into a delicious parrillada of asado 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 (known as la sortija), animal herding and the cuadreras race, a typical gaucho game. (4h 0min)
3. When your day of fun on the ranch is over, you’ll be driven back to Buenos Aires and dropped-off at a central location. (2h 0min)

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