Gaucho Traditions
Get to know rural peoples’ identity and traditions in the province of Buenos Aires.
The first gauchos were countryside men, expert riders, independent and nomadic people who worked land in the Buenos Aires plains. Did you know that? Experience the adventure of covering those places and discovering the still living gaucho traditions. Walk around paths, visit towns, go horseback riding, share a countryside day in a ranch, and come closer to local people’s stories.
Observe old gaucho traditions reflected in locals’ everyday life. Learn about their typical clothing: loose pants, poncho, horse boots or espadrille, berets, and neck scarf. Share the mate and slowly-grilled asado rituals. Taste empanadas, locro, stew, pastelitos stuffed with quince or sweet potato jam. Get to know the gaucho culture in the cities and towns of the province of Buenos Aires.
Location: Province of Buenos Aires.
How to get there: By plane to the Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) or to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. By water, to Quinquela Martin Cruise Ship Terminal and the Puerto Madero River Terminal. By land, by bus to Retiro and Liniers Terminals.
Climate: Mild and humid, with warm summers and cool winters.