Authentic Gaucho Experience at Santa Susana Ranch
About this activity
Highlights
- Experience authentic Argentine gaucho culture
- Savor a traditional asado barbecue lunch
- Enjoy live folk music and dance performances
- Explore the historic Santa Susana Ranch
- Witness thrilling equestrian demonstrations
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Buenos Aires
- Traditional Argentine barbecue lunch
- Live folk music and dance performances
- Guided tour of the Santa Susana Ranch
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Meeting point
Start Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour schedule and availability in advance.
- Be aware that the tour involves outdoor activities; check the weather forecast before booking.
- Note that the tour is conducted in Spanish; consider language proficiency when booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against sun exposure.
- Carry a camera to capture the picturesque landscapes and performances.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Passport name, number, date of birth, expiry and country is required at time of booking for ALL participants
- IMPORTANT: You must bring your passport at the time of the tour as there may be checks during the trip
- Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
Traveler reviews
Underwhelming
Very slow start, a lot of hanging about. Food very good . Singing and dancing good. Horse ride on cart around a field. Not allowed to ride horses. Goucho show not very exciting. At least at Blackpool you can ride a donky. On Easter Sunday. Over priced. Tony uk
Fake ranch, more of a tourists spot.
A ranch with no cattle and just horses is a horse farm. Lunch was good, but definitely not worth the money. Go do something else for the money, and skip seeing a fake ranch.
Wonderful family owned gaucho experience!
Excellent day trip, wonderful family ranch with fantastic lunch, tango and gaucho riding show. The owner greets you and performs in the gaucho riding. Overall a great tour.
A dive into gaucho culture.
Fantastic staff, always attentive to guests. Fantastic meat, music, tango performance, horse show, all beautiful!!!! A nice dive into the Argentine world. Highly recommended!!!
Excellent daytrip from Buenos Aires
Total change of scenery coming out of busy BA and we were greeted by very friendly ranch owner and his family. A lot of good food coming nonstop from start to finish and empanada they served is the best in Argentina - very moist and tasty. Rustic experience at a typical Argentine ranch (estancia), dedicated to agriculture and the breeding of cattle and horses. After a tour of the grounds and interesting family history, barbecue lunch is served in huge dining hall. They must have much better business when hundreds of people visited in a day when there is cruise ships at BA port. Barbecue is also very good, followed by a folklore show with live music and dancing. Owner himself and family also showed their horse riding and cowboy skills at the end. Tip: don't be discouraged by very high dollar prize shown here (it must be something wrong with conversion (official rate is more than 50% than street rate). We just visited this summer and it was $99 with our tour bus. May be wait until you arrive to Buenos Aires, then exchange your dollars and let your hotel book for you.