In the Province there is an ideal rural town to learn about other national traditions and customs.
110 kilometers from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires there is a rural town that offers a great diversity of activities to do, as well as an ideal area to rest from the city, relax and contemplate the green spaces. It is about San Antonio de Areco.
Its colonial architecture and rural extension are a trip to the past. It is a perfect place for ranch tourism, but the extensive lake also allows for water sports and fishing. In addition, it has a deep-rooted gaucho tradition that perfectly reflects the history of the birth of the independent country.
San Antonio de Areco
Where is San Antonio de Areco
San Antonio de Areco is the head city of the party that bears the same name. It is located 113 kilometers from the city of Buenos Aires. It is located northwest of the city and is reached through National Route No. 8. It borders with San Andrés de Giles to the south, with Exaltación de la Cruz and Zárate to the east, to the north with Baradero and to the west with Capitán Sarmiento and Carmen from Areco.
What they recommend doing in San Antonio de Areco
The city offers a wide variety of activities. As for outdoor options, “Areco al paso” offers horseback riding to tour the city and observe its most important places. And on the other hand, there are 4 destinations known for their tranquility and comfort. “El Paraíso”, an 8-kilometer, wooded ranch, ideal for a picnic. Another well-known ranch is “La Fiorita”, where there is a simple country house built at the end of the 19th century.
The other two emblematic places are the rooms “El Ombú de Areco” and “La Porteña”. As for cultural activities, there is a wide variety of historic houses due to their colonial architecture, such as the house of Doña Catalina Martinelli de Rojo, the House of Los Martinez, the House of Burgueño. But it also has museums such as the Usina Vieja Cultural Center, the Draghi Workshop, the Guerrico Hall and the Museum of Yesterday and Today among others.
Finally, its lake is one of the favorites of the inhabitants of the province of Buenos Aires to go fishing.
How to get to San Antonio de Areco
To get to San Antonio de Areco from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires it is necessary to take National Route Number 8 until the junction with Provincial Route Number 31, which is the one that finally reaches the city.
Source: Ambito
