Estancias to spend a Countryside Day near Buenos Aires

We get a lot of enquiries about estancias to spend the day near Buenos Aires, and as we have already recommended the 5 estancias in San Antonio de Areco to spend an experience, we now tell you about these other estancias to enjoy a day in the countryside, or as the Argentinians say ‘Día de Campo’.

It is an ideal experience for both couples and families looking to get to know life on the ranch and the traditions of the Argentinean countryside. The activities vary according to the estancia, so we leave you a selection of the best options for you to spend a dream day in the countryside.

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1. Estancia La Raquel in Castelli

Distance from Buenos Aires: 174 kilometres away, at kilometre 168 of Route 2.

Countryside Day Programme in Estancia La Raquel

Reception 11.30, Lunch 12.30, Historical talk and botanical tour at 15.30 and afternoon snack at 17.30.

Activities included in the countryside day:

Lunch and afternoon snack.
Historical talk.
Botanical tour.
Walking tours

2. Estancia Puesto Viejo in Cañuelas

Distance from Buenos Aires: 76.6 kilometres, at km. 82 of Provincial Route 6.

Countryside Day Programme at Estancia Puesto Viejo

Within the 220-hectare estancia, the Countryside Day runs from 11am to 6pm, and includes a 3-course lunch (without drinks) and afternoon snack. Breathtaking views and a variety of activities to enjoy the outdoors.

Activities included in the countryside day.

Swimming pool
Access to the famous pine labyrinth
Horseback riding

3. Estancia Pampas del Sur in Cañuelas

Distance from Buenos Aires: 68, 9 kilometres at Km. 96 of Route 6.

Countryside Day Programme in Estancia Pampas del Sur

This countryside hotel, Pampas del Sur offers a proposal to spend a day of pure relaxation and fun as a couple, with friends or with your family, from Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 7pm. The countryside day includes lunch and snacks.

Activities included in the countryside day.

Countryside BBQ, the famous: Asado de Campo
Swimming pool
Children’s games
Sports: football pitch and volleyball court
Organic vegetable garden
Living room with fireplace, TV and library.
Lounge games: ping pong, table football, board games, etc.

Activities with additional cost.

Water Circuit
Massages
Reiki Sessions

4. Estancia La Mimosa in Exaltación de la Cruz

Distance from Buenos Aires: 76.1 kilometres.

Countryside Day Programme in Estancia La Mimosa

From 11 o’clock you are welcomed with homemade empanadas in the garden of the old house. For lunch at 1 p.m. a full barbecue (asado) is served. And in the afternoon tea time.

Activities included in the countryside day.

Walks in the park
Horseback riding
Carriage ride
Folkloric demonstration: traditional dances, malambo with boleadoras, rancheras.
Corrida de Sortijas (ring race)

5. Estancia La Bandada in San Miguel del Monte

Distance from Buenos Aires: 122 kilometres.

Countryside Day Programme in Estancia La Bandada

Reception with empanadas and drinks (glass of wine, soft drink or lemonade). Asado (barbecue) at midday, horseback ride or walk around the estancia. Afternoon snack with mate, coffee or tea and local pastries.

Activities included in the countryside day.

Bird watching: hummingbirds, cardinals, hornbills, herons, storks, sparrows, tropical owls, among others and a variety of more than 15 ducks.
Horseback riding: a ride through the surroundings on beautiful and very tame horses
Bicycles
Swimming pool
Activities in the vegetable garden
Cooking classes: empanadas, fried cakes or other recipes.

Activities at additional cost.

Polo lessons: One hour lesson where you are provided with the equipment. It is necessary to know how to ride
Relaxing or descontracturant massages of your choice.
Romantic dinner in the cottage in the orchard

6. Estancia Villa María in Marcos Paz

Distance from Buenos Aires: 56.4 kilometres.

Countryside Day Programme in Estancia Villa María

The countryside day includes lunch and before departure tea time with delicious homemade patisseries.

Activities included in the countryside day.

Horseback riding
Carriage rides
Sports: Tennis, football and volleyball.
Walks in the park and self-guided botanical walks.

Activities at additional cost.

Riding lessons
Polo Lessons
Tennis Lessons
Massages

One of the excursions we suggest is the Polo Lesson Experience. Professional horsemen offer you a theoretical and practical lesson. They also tell you about the selection, breeding and training of the horses. You can include lunch in the excursion, an authentic Argentinean asado (barbecue).

Countryside Day Price: adults $105.000 + VAT per person and 50% off children from 4 to 12 years old: Children under 3 free (valid October 2024).

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