Estancia El Ombú de Areco

Had a lovely time at the estancia. Our room wasn't quite ready but we were served empanada and a drink was served. Shown to our room, room 3. Old fashioned style but very nice. Large bed, air con and a fan if needed with plenty of wardrobe space. |Every day was a nice breakfast with toasts, revueltos etc. And at lunch came the procession of grilled meats with salads, side dish, plenty of wine etc. |I did my first ever horse ride for 90 minutes and it took some effort to get me on but the gauchos were patient. We did an hour next day too. |Every day was a short music show and some dancing plus demonstration of horse whispering.|Evening meal was a fixed menu at 20.30. Not much to do after so we used the pool room. |Loved seeing the animals and the friendly dogs on the ranch too.|Friendly suggestion: perhaps a leaflet in the room for guests explaining timings for meals etc and WiFi password plus also advise evening meal...one evening was mushroom risotto which many guests did not eat so unfortunately a lot of food was wasted.|Would recommend a two day stay overall.|

Beautiful authentic estancia. Came with a group and we all loved it here! The views were phenomenal and the meals were delicious. The horseback riding was the highlight of this trip. None of us wanted to leave! 😄

The four of us had an unforgettable stay at this beautiful estancia. The accommodation is so spacious. A very authentic pampas experience was had by all. The staff were so friendly and the cuisine was excellent. You wouldn’t starve here as the food is in ample supply. We were treated to a beautiful Argentine lunch and the dinner was also first class. The horses are well looked after and we all had a beautiful afternoon riding them out in the pampas.

This place is fantastic, A really special place. The location is amazing, the staff friendly and the food is excellent (especially the Empanadas).|We had a great couple of days here. Music, food (MEAT), wine, horse riding, swimming, walking and just chilling out in a fantastic estancia. Could easily have stayed longer.|I can highly recommend you visit or stay at Ombu Estancia. It is a magical place.|Howard & Joanna Cooper (UK)

Very accommodating. Food was wonderful. Service was excellent! Nice place to relax and enjoy the surroundings! We spent 2 nights there and even though the weather was not the best, they made the best of the time we spent there. Entertainment was good and the gaucho demonstration was amazing! Good for all ages!

An Unforgettable and Heartfelt Experience at Estancia El Ombu I don’t usually write reviews (honestly, I’m a bit lazy when it comes to that), but it would feel completely wrong and unfair not to say something about how amazing our experience was at Estancia El Ombu. From the moment we arrived, everything was perfect—the location is beautiful, peaceful, and authentically Argentine. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and lovingly prepared. The activities were fun and well-organized, and the people… just incredibly warm and kind. But what truly set this place apart for us was how they handled a difficult and unexpected situation. My fiancé fell during a horseback ride and got injured. The team at El Ombu didn’t hesitate, they drove us to the hospital, even though we didn’t speak Spanish. One of their team members, Pat, stayed with us the entire time, translating, talking to doctors, and making sure we were taken care of. She was our angel in that moment. Even more, they sent us meals from the estancia every day, along with pillows, blankets, and anything we might need to be more comfortable. Diego, the manager, went above and beyond, driving 30 minutes every day just to check in on us and ask if we needed anything. Their care and attention were so genuine, we felt like we were with family. This review is 100% real and honest. What they did for us went way beyond hospitality—it was kindness, compassion, and humanity at its best. We will definitely return to Buenos Aires, and there’s no doubt we’ll stay at Estancia El Ombu again. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

We enjoyed a fantastic night here as a family. After an amazing few days in Buenos Aires and the busy city, spending a night away in the quiet and beautiful countryside is just the tonic. The hosts were very welcoming, the room was full of character and included our own lounge area. |The lunch was fantastic- so much delicious tasting food off the barbecue, followed by some lovely entertainment and the unusual horse whisperer that was fascinating to watch. We then loved our horse ride through the fields that lasted about an hour. The evening meal was not quite up to the standards of lunch, however overall, I would highly recommend adding a day here to your itinerary when in Argentina!!!

Beautiful and serene, perfect escape from the city. Grounds are rustic but rooms are luxurious. Delicious food at all meals, especially empanadas. Very accommodating and thoughtful staff

Such a nice experience! We visited on a cloudy day and still had a great time with 'el día del campo'. Which included horseback riding, welcome empanadas, access to the whole facility, a full asado for lunch (complete with wine and dessert of course), music and dance performance, and then some more horseback riding. From start to finish the staff was very helpful and hospitable. They helped us coordinate transportation and consistently checked in with us to see if we needed anything. Great vibes from this place. Also, they own a lot of land which made the horseback riding amazing and just walking around admiring the grounds was very enjoyable. Highly recommend this one!

This ranch was a fantastic day-trip from BA. I enjoyed riding horses, sitting by the fire, the dance performance and the very kind and helpful staff. The pastries were out of this world-- simply the best bread pudding anywhere and very good cookies. But I didn't like the beef empanadas- too greasy. And the lunch was very basic for the cost. The meat wasn't thoroughly grilled, but it was still over cooked. The sides were fine, like cafeteria quality. I was expecting more for the cost. Any parilla in BA has better food, so come here for the fresh air, not steak.