Estancia El Ombu de Areco
Estancia El Ombu de Areco
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- Lesley HEdinburgh, United Kingdom70 contributionsAmazing stay on EstanciaWe stayed three nights on the Estancia and the memories will stay forever. Everyone is so welcoming , the rooms are beautiful and the surroundings gorgeous. We went in hour long horse rides in the morning and was also invited to do so in the afternoons. The Gauchos did an amazing show . The food was delicious and all staff very attentive . Highly recommended.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 18, 2023
- Raquel V1 contributionA must!It was an unforgettable experience! We all LOVED it! My three year old had a BLAST and so did we. If you have kids there are swing sets, a swings in trees if you walk about the property (a must! So many people didn’t!), a little vegetable garden that’s beautiful, and the horse ride! My three year old couldn’t stop talking about it (she rode with me). The food was delicious and so was the wine, and the coffee…I didn’t even out sugar in my espresso and I’m not an espresso drinker at all! It was so good. And if you go there in summer time, bring a swimsuit with you. We were the only ones enjoying the big pool that overlooks the fields. It was an absolute dream…and we went at the height of the mosquito invasion. We covered ourselves in Off! And the day went without a hitch. It was one of my favorite days of our stay in Argentina! Just do yourself a favor and go! Dancing the Humahiaqueño was fun, the dance performance was beautiful and the horse showing too. Couldn’t ask for more!Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 19, 2024
- ArchieGlenmoore, Pennsylvania7,744 contributionsMemorable Day trip visitWe booked a tour through our hotel. Marcelo, our guide, took us to this ranch for a day visit. It was about a two hour drive from our hotel in the city. We had another couple traveling with us. There is a dirt road that connects the highway to the ranch. The entrance was lined with trees. It was a cold day. Dress warm with layers. Most of the day was spent outside. They have restrooms onsite. There are dogs and horses everywhere. Orange trees growing in the garden, meat asada grilling, it was a welcoming sight. We started with wine and empanadas welcome. Tastiest empanadas and so juicy. Best flavors ever. We went on a 45 min horse ride. Horses are very well trained. Gauchos know exactly how to handle them. We did nothing but sit on a horse! It was a quiet ride taking in the scenery. We then enjoyed a tasty meal with salads and various cuts of meat. Wine, soda, and dessert completed the meal. We listened to the live music played by the Gauchos and danced to some tunes. It was a lovely experience. Definitely on the expensive side. So it depends on your budget. My teen loved it.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 1, 2024
- WorldwideHustle79Winston Salem, North Carolina77 contributionsProfessionally planned and executed day trip from Buenos Aires. Very enjoyable!We did a day trip out of Buenos Aires to the estancia. The estancia arranged our driver Santiago (a last minute replacement for Cesar) to pick us up at 9am. Santiago offered to make a visit to the town of San Antonio de Areco on the way and gave us a short tour - nice gesture, nice town. We arrived to the ranch on a cool day and were immediately greeted by an owner who showed us around the property, helped us pay our bills (including for Santiago's excellent services), and brought out snacks and drinks. From there everything continued to be sharply planned and professional - horseback riding, an outstanding lunch of grilled meats, salads, and wine, and a gaucho show. The entire day was well-paced, friendly, fun, and the meat and wine were plentiful (!!). Yes, sure, all things considered an expensive day trip, but we are absolutely glad we did it. Would recommend Santiago as a driver. He never made us feel rushed and provided helpful information when requested. Only critique of the day would be lack of instruction for novice horseback riders, but the horses were very well trained.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 7, 2024
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Sarah N
Windsor, UK9 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
A wonderful 24 hours in this beautiful Estancia. Felt welcome from the moment we arrived by Alexia and the team and all of the dogs!
Fabulous large beds in original building heated with a real fire and modern bathroom.
More than you can eat lunch BBQ lunch - the meat never stopped and was mouth watering.
Followed by local folk dancing and the horse whisperer. A chance to dance if the Malbec kicks in!
Perfect opportunity to just relax and enjoy the scenery, only 90 mins from BA.
Thank you for a lovely stay - we hope to visit again one day
Fabulous large beds in original building heated with a real fire and modern bathroom.
More than you can eat lunch BBQ lunch - the meat never stopped and was mouth watering.
Followed by local folk dancing and the horse whisperer. A chance to dance if the Malbec kicks in!
Perfect opportunity to just relax and enjoy the scenery, only 90 mins from BA.
Thank you for a lovely stay - we hope to visit again one day
Written August 27, 2023
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Explorer598466
6 contributions
Feb 2020
We finished off our tour of Argentina with two nights here. Diego and his staff were so welcoming and kind. The building dates from the 1880s so is a bit "shabby chic" but is all the better for it. It is like an opportunity to step back in time, leave the normal stresses of life behind and truly relax. The food is excellent and so is the rest of the experience you will have here. My wife is disabled but we managed to have a delightful trip around in a horse drawn cart and I later went on a horse ride (the first time in nearly 50 years) and it was amazing. The countryside is flat (it is the Pampas after all) but it is still delightful, with a beauty all of its own.
Written February 10, 2020
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WorldwideHustle79
Winston Salem, NC77 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We did a day trip out of Buenos Aires to the estancia. The estancia arranged our driver Santiago (a last minute replacement for Cesar) to pick us up at 9am. Santiago offered to make a visit to the town of San Antonio de Areco on the way and gave us a short tour - nice gesture, nice town. We arrived to the ranch on a cool day and were immediately greeted by an owner who showed us around the property, helped us pay our bills (including for Santiago's excellent services), and brought out snacks and drinks. From there everything continued to be sharply planned and professional - horseback riding, an outstanding lunch of grilled meats, salads, and wine, and a gaucho show. The entire day was well-paced, friendly, fun, and the meat and wine were plentiful (!!). Yes, sure, all things considered an expensive day trip, but we are absolutely glad we did it. Would recommend Santiago as a driver. He never made us feel rushed and provided helpful information when requested. Only critique of the day would be lack of instruction for novice horseback riders, but the horses were very well trained.
Written July 7, 2024
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Raquel V
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Feb 2024 • Family
It was an unforgettable experience! We all LOVED it! My three year old had a BLAST and so did we. If you have kids there are swing sets, a swings in trees if you walk about the property (a must! So many people didn’t!), a little vegetable garden that’s beautiful, and the horse ride! My three year old couldn’t stop talking about it (she rode with me). The food was delicious and so was the wine, and the coffee…I didn’t even out sugar in my espresso and I’m not an espresso drinker at all! It was so good. And if you go there in summer time, bring a swimsuit with you. We were the only ones enjoying the big pool that overlooks the fields. It was an absolute dream…and we went at the height of the mosquito invasion. We covered ourselves in Off! And the day went without a hitch. It was one of my favorite days of our stay in Argentina! Just do yourself a favor and go! Dancing the Humahiaqueño was fun, the dance performance was beautiful and the horse showing too. Couldn’t ask for more!
Written June 20, 2024
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Lesley H
Edinburgh, UK70 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We stayed three nights on the Estancia and the memories will stay forever. Everyone is so welcoming , the rooms are beautiful and the surroundings gorgeous. We went in hour long horse rides in the morning and was also invited to do so in the afternoons. The Gauchos did an amazing show . The food was delicious and all staff very attentive . Highly recommended.
Written November 18, 2023
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World-Explorer81
Frankfurt, Germany130 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We stayed three days at the Estancia el Ombu and enjoyed every single minute! It’s a beautiful estate that allows its guests to unwind and relax and enjoy the Argentinian country side to the fullest! Our package included two horse back rides a day together with the Gauchos. From easy scenic rides, to fast galloping across the open fields - a wonderful experience.
The meals were excellent especially the grilled meat that was offered!
To cool off from the heat the estate offers two pools, lounge chairs and much more.
To sum it all up, we will be back!
The meals were excellent especially the grilled meat that was offered!
To cool off from the heat the estate offers two pools, lounge chairs and much more.
To sum it all up, we will be back!
Written January 9, 2023
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Marie-Claire P
York, UK96 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
This is a lovely experience if you're only a day guest or staying 1 or 2 nights. We stayed 3 nights and had a lovely time, but were a little bored by the end. The website gives the impression you can get involved in the running of the estancia, you can't. After our 3rd horse ride, around the same fields (the estancia isn't really that big for many different and varied horse rides), we asked if we could do something different and get involved. We were told no. We asked if we could have some hints and tips on riding so we could improve, again the answer was no. The lady we spoke to gave the answer that gauchos simply learn through practice, which may or may not be true but there's always hints and tips to give out to those who don't ever ride at home. The only thing we were offered was a carriage ride, something that the older day guests who didn't want
to ride generally went on. We are a young couple and wanted a little more excitement.
The food at lunchtime is great, and there's lots of it. However breakfast was pitiful and dinner was average - vegetarian for the first two nights and plain grilled chicken on our final night.
What we didn't know before coming here is that there are so many day guests. When we arrived there must have been 70-80 people there, not the small number the website leads you to understand as an 'intimate' venue. Also it's a shame that full time guests don't get the information provided to the day guests who get the history of the estancia and more information from their guides.
The estancia doesn't really allow for privacy at meal times, you are made to sit with other guests, and although we had a lovely time doing this as we got on really well with the guests there at the time, however if you don't click with someone there seems to be no room for manoeuvre, certainly at lunchtime, so be warned if you're there for some romance or to get some time to yourself you won't get this during meal time.
Regarding the riding we thought the team there should assess riding ability and take different groups out. There were some riders who had professional qualifications and made to ride in a large group with compete beginners. During two of our rides there was a family with a 3 year old girl who was placed on a full size horse and led throughout the trek while the experienced riders had to plod along, if the team had split the group I think the experienced riders and the beginners would have enjoyed it more.
Finally the attitude of the management leaves a little to be desired. We met the owner who was lovely but was only there for a few hours when we arrived. The second in charge was there for our remaining time. I have some issues with certain foods, which we had let the estancia know about in advance. I had to ask about this at breakfast on the first morning and was basically made to fell like a trouble maker, it was my fault I hadn't told them in advance (even though we had), and apparently it's often not worth them getting special food in as guests come and go and it will go to waste. I really don't think this is the attitude that should be shown to guests, especially when paying a four figure sum to stay for 3 nights and left me with only an orange and small amount of ham for breakfast.
to ride generally went on. We are a young couple and wanted a little more excitement.
The food at lunchtime is great, and there's lots of it. However breakfast was pitiful and dinner was average - vegetarian for the first two nights and plain grilled chicken on our final night.
What we didn't know before coming here is that there are so many day guests. When we arrived there must have been 70-80 people there, not the small number the website leads you to understand as an 'intimate' venue. Also it's a shame that full time guests don't get the information provided to the day guests who get the history of the estancia and more information from their guides.
The estancia doesn't really allow for privacy at meal times, you are made to sit with other guests, and although we had a lovely time doing this as we got on really well with the guests there at the time, however if you don't click with someone there seems to be no room for manoeuvre, certainly at lunchtime, so be warned if you're there for some romance or to get some time to yourself you won't get this during meal time.
Regarding the riding we thought the team there should assess riding ability and take different groups out. There were some riders who had professional qualifications and made to ride in a large group with compete beginners. During two of our rides there was a family with a 3 year old girl who was placed on a full size horse and led throughout the trek while the experienced riders had to plod along, if the team had split the group I think the experienced riders and the beginners would have enjoyed it more.
Finally the attitude of the management leaves a little to be desired. We met the owner who was lovely but was only there for a few hours when we arrived. The second in charge was there for our remaining time. I have some issues with certain foods, which we had let the estancia know about in advance. I had to ask about this at breakfast on the first morning and was basically made to fell like a trouble maker, it was my fault I hadn't told them in advance (even though we had), and apparently it's often not worth them getting special food in as guests come and go and it will go to waste. I really don't think this is the attitude that should be shown to guests, especially when paying a four figure sum to stay for 3 nights and left me with only an orange and small amount of ham for breakfast.
Written February 8, 2014
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Stanley Fagen
Rockville, MD24 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
My wife, 18 year grandson and I spent a delightful day and a half at Estancia El Ombu in June. It was an excellent experience from start to finish and Diego Viaggio, the owner, was reliable and easy to work with in arranging the visit and transportation from Buenos Aires. Speaking of the transportation from city to ranch, we had the good fortune of being with Guillermo Tore (driver/owner of Tore Savino) who works with El Ombu. He was fantastic- a tour guide, shopping helper in San Antonio de Areco ( the little town on the way to the estancia), peso changer and all around nice man.
The estancia met all our expectations and more. The asados (barbecues) were delicious, with 6 different servings of pampas meats/chicken; plenty of tasty empanadas and salads with liberal amounts of malbec. Our room for three was large and comfortable, with a log burning stove and good shower. Patricia, the manager, was friendly and helpful, and made sure that we were well taken care of with plans and connections. Lucky for us, the weather was cool and bright and we were able to thoroughly enjoy our two horse back riding outings with the authentic gauchos. Our grandson had the thrill of pairing off with Jose for a while and getting a real lesson on how to control his frisky horse, to the extent that he was soon cantering off by himself down a long country road. My wife and I loved the scenery and beautiful horses and got to canter a few times as well. There was plenty of free time to experience the spacious landscapes, cattle and birds, shoot pool and take a nap. Jose gave a fascinating demonstration of training horses by kind and loving methods and there were nice guitar renditions by the patio. The price may seem a bit high but when you break it all down and examine what you get for the stay it is quite reasonable AND WELL WORTH IT.
The estancia met all our expectations and more. The asados (barbecues) were delicious, with 6 different servings of pampas meats/chicken; plenty of tasty empanadas and salads with liberal amounts of malbec. Our room for three was large and comfortable, with a log burning stove and good shower. Patricia, the manager, was friendly and helpful, and made sure that we were well taken care of with plans and connections. Lucky for us, the weather was cool and bright and we were able to thoroughly enjoy our two horse back riding outings with the authentic gauchos. Our grandson had the thrill of pairing off with Jose for a while and getting a real lesson on how to control his frisky horse, to the extent that he was soon cantering off by himself down a long country road. My wife and I loved the scenery and beautiful horses and got to canter a few times as well. There was plenty of free time to experience the spacious landscapes, cattle and birds, shoot pool and take a nap. Jose gave a fascinating demonstration of training horses by kind and loving methods and there were nice guitar renditions by the patio. The price may seem a bit high but when you break it all down and examine what you get for the stay it is quite reasonable AND WELL WORTH IT.
Written July 11, 2013
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gypsyfooted
Nashville, TN21 contributions
Sep 2012 • Friends
I was invited to this estancia because of my then new job at Class Adventure Travel so I could see the place myself. We offer El Ombu on our tours. I have to say, I understand why our travelers send such fantastic reviews back on this place. The grounds, activities, food and people are all outstanding!
When we got there, we were just in time for the big lunch asado. The tables were set up outside, under a huge old tree. It looked like something out of a storybook or a Pinterest board. Plate after plate after plate kept coming around with lots of meat and delicious sides. Delicious wine accompanied the meal. After we had finished eating, we were treated to a very interesting show. A gaucho (or cowboy) came out with his horse and started the show telling about the history of the gaucho and ended up leading his buddy into what I can old describe as a sort of horse yoga. To show how connected a gaucho must be with his horse, he got it to lie of it's back while he did a head stand on top, among other awesome tricks. It was truly a unique performance.
The building where you stay is a beautiful old estate with that's both regal and charming. I had the pleasure to several different unoccupied rooms as well. Each one has its own unique personality, with great mix of antique and new furnishings so that you get all the modern conveniences with a look from another time. There are such great sitting areas outside in big, stately furniture or cozy rockers.
The grounds made you want to move there. You could choose from a sweet little pool beside the house or a bigger infinity one further away. Also, you could go for horse back rides or choose a carriage, if you like. Huge, old trees around the grounds offered wonderful shade for a quiet afternoon and a beautiful aesthetic effect.
I was already planning my next trip back there before I left. It's such a great addition to a Buenos Aires visit, should you be coming down this way.
When we got there, we were just in time for the big lunch asado. The tables were set up outside, under a huge old tree. It looked like something out of a storybook or a Pinterest board. Plate after plate after plate kept coming around with lots of meat and delicious sides. Delicious wine accompanied the meal. After we had finished eating, we were treated to a very interesting show. A gaucho (or cowboy) came out with his horse and started the show telling about the history of the gaucho and ended up leading his buddy into what I can old describe as a sort of horse yoga. To show how connected a gaucho must be with his horse, he got it to lie of it's back while he did a head stand on top, among other awesome tricks. It was truly a unique performance.
The building where you stay is a beautiful old estate with that's both regal and charming. I had the pleasure to several different unoccupied rooms as well. Each one has its own unique personality, with great mix of antique and new furnishings so that you get all the modern conveniences with a look from another time. There are such great sitting areas outside in big, stately furniture or cozy rockers.
The grounds made you want to move there. You could choose from a sweet little pool beside the house or a bigger infinity one further away. Also, you could go for horse back rides or choose a carriage, if you like. Huge, old trees around the grounds offered wonderful shade for a quiet afternoon and a beautiful aesthetic effect.
I was already planning my next trip back there before I left. It's such a great addition to a Buenos Aires visit, should you be coming down this way.
Written April 19, 2013
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bikehog
Lakewood Ranch, FL670 contributions
We spent about six hours at the estancia, participating in carriage ride, walking around the property, eating and drinking, gaucho music and dancing, and a gaucho show with the horses. The property is beautiful. The home is a 19th century Italian designed house with large porch and outside kitchen. Lodging is offered, but limited. It would be wonderful to spend a few days here. We were particularly impressed with the many birds. The gaucho and gaucha (the women) provided a fun show.
Written November 1, 2010
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Hola quisiera averiguar para el dia de campo?
Q incluye, horarios y precios
gracias
Written August 5, 2018
For Full Day Tours, Is everyday or there are days off?
Written November 12, 2017
it depends on the time of the year, whether it is low or high season.
Written November 14, 2017
Pick up in BA hotel, duration of tour, hours of ops, what happens on the tour.
Written October 1, 2016
We had rented an apartment and they picked us up at our door. We were in automobile about2 hours. The driver explained the countryside. We then transferred to a ranch guide. We saw the ranch by horseback ( you had the option of a carriage if you didn't want to ride). We literally were there from morning until dark. We saw every aspect, you could even milk a cow. Let us have freedom to wander on our own. Had tea in afternoon. Lunch was specular. Everything raised on farm. You could stay overnight if desired. An extra ordinary experience. However, it was an exhausting day if you took advantage of all that was offered. A day I'll always remember. The Gringo's were the best. Especially the one with the "Horse demonstration.."
A very memorable experience..also very personable very small groups.
Written October 5, 2016
We enjoyed a day visit and had no need of wifi - we were too busy enjoying the estancia and all it has to offer. However, for business and conference services, contact the estancia directly.
Written September 5, 2016
Verónica M
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Queremos pasar un dÃa de campo con pileta. Somos una familia de 4 personas. tienen disponibilidad para este domingo 1 de febrer?? También queremos presupuesto para el 10 de febrero. Tienen abierto durante la semana??
Written January 26, 2015
Verónica M
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Queremos pasar un dÃa de campo con pileta. Somos una familia de 4 personas. tienen disponibilidad para este domingo 1 de febrer?? También queremos presupuesto para el 10 de febrero. Tienen abierto durante la semana??
Written January 26, 2015
Bonjour ! Nous partons à BA en mars. Pouvez-vous m'indiquer le prix/ pers pour une journée dans l'estancia ? Merci, Margaux
Written January 15, 2015
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