BUENOS AIRES CARRIAGE FIELD GUIDE
A Day with the Gauchos: Horses, Races and Asado at Estancia Don Silvano
An 8‑hour day trip from Buenos Aires that brings gaucho skill shows, horseback and carriage rides, and a traditional Argentine barbecue together at a working ranch.
A Day with the Gauchos: Horses, Races and Asado at Estancia Don Silvano.
Eighty‑seven kilometres from the city, Estancia Don Silvano in Capilla del Señor offers a single‑day escape into ranch life: professional gaucho shows and skill demonstrations, horseback and carriage rides, farm walks and a three‑course Argentine barbecue table. The excursion is a compact, transport‑included way to see gaucho traditions without an overnight commitment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Gaucho show and skill demonstrations
Professional dancers and riders stage gaucho performances that include traditional dances and mounted skill displays such as sortija and cuadrera races, framed by the ranch’s convivial atmosphere.
Horseback riding and carriage circuits
The day includes guided horseback riding and carriage rides around the estancia, letting visitors sample the core equestrian traditions of the Argentine ranch.
A traditional Argentine barbecue lunch
A three‑course asado is served with starters (empanadas and sausages), barbecued meats like chorizo and ribs, salads and dessert, paired with wine, soft drinks and coffee.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
You are collected in the morning for the 8‑hour outing and transferred to Estancia Don Silvano, where the program revolves around riding and mounted displays, guided walks of the farm, communal lunch and the afternoon gaucho show; the visit finishes with a return to your hotel.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day trip suits — and who should take precautions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Duration is 8 hours; the excursion runs Thu–Tue with pick up as of 09:00 a.m.; plan for a full‑day outing.
Wear casual, comfortable shoes; bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen. Dress is casual and practical for outdoor activities.
Round‑trip transfers, lunch (three‑course barbecue), drinks (wine, soda, mineral water, coffee), gaucho show, selected activities, Wi‑Fi and taxes are included; gratuities and luggage transport are excluded.
Wheelchair access is available in some areas (wheelchair must be foldable and passenger requires assistance); strollers are acceptable; infants must sit on laps.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the excursion?
The Gaucho Day Tour to Estancia Don Silvano is an 8‑hour day trip.
When does the tour start?
Pick up from hotels begins as of 09:00 a.m.; the operator runs the excursion Thursday through Tuesday.
What is included in the price?
Included are round‑trip transfers, lunch (three‑course barbecue), drinks (wine, soda, mineral water, coffee), the gaucho show and selected activities, Wi‑Fi and taxes.
Are children and infants allowed?
Yes. Child and infant pricing applies: children aged 2–10 have a child rate; infants 0–1 are free when not occupying a seat and must sit on laps.
Is the estancia accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?
Partial accessibility is available: the ranch is wheelchair and stroller accessible in some areas but wheelchairs must be foldable and passengers need assistance.
What is not included?
Gratuities and luggage transportation are not included in the tour price.