San Antonio de Areco

A large town with the distinct
characteristics
of a small-scale community

“It has one of the best private schools in the province, a high level of state schools, a university, and almost no illiteracy.”

Tomás Talia, owner of El Tropezón de Areco.

Education
in Areco

Areco has one of the best and most highly regarded systems of education. It has bilingual private schools with a high level of academic and sports achievements. Additionally, there are a large number of well-rated state schools per inhabitant, both at the provincial and national levels.
Furthermore, Areco is one of the few select provincial cities (and undoubtedly the smallest) that has a national university. UNSADA (Universidad Nacional de San Antonio de Areco) was established in 2015 and its main mission is to become a reference centre for the development of strategic scientific and technological knowledge and the generation of innovation in the region.

“It has one of the best private schools in the province, a high level of state schools, a university, and almost no illiteracy.”

Tomás Talia, owner of El Tropezón de Areco

Wide range of
entertainment and
culture offerings

“The socio-cultural profile of San Antonio de Areco is incredible. The diversity and culture present there are very interesting. It is the birthplace of some of the best artisans and goldsmiths in the country. Many visual artists, musicians and writers from Argentina have settled there.”

Juan Cruz Talia, owner of El Tropezón de Areco.

Juan Cruz Talia, owner of El Tropezón de Areco

The Festival of Tradition

Every year in November, the Day of Tradition is celebrated with live music, dances, traditional food, a parade at Plaza Ruiz de Arellano and various activities at Parque Criollo. The bravest gauchos compete in the rodeo events known as "jineteadas," which are as dangerous as they are spectacular!

Gastronomic
offering

The variety of gastronomic venues in San Antonio de Areco has experienced significant growth in recent years with approximately 70 establishments offering a wide variety of culinary options, ranging from classic establishments to more sophisticated proposals. The renowned restaurant of Paula Mendez Carrera stands out, along with other establishments that delight diners with their gastronomic excellence.

CORAZONADA, is a restaurant which was founded in 2021 by chef Paula Méndez Carreras, a graduate of the famous culinary school Le Cordon Bleu. It is located in a 1890 house in the town. It offers experiences connected to cuisine and wines and where they work "in rhythm with nature”.

“Gastronomy continues to grow, from Paula Carrera's restaurant to the smallest and simplest of restaurants, all are good. The equestrian industry is one of the regions with the highest number of racehorse births per year in the world.”

Oscar Hector Talia, owner of El Tropezón de Areco.

CORAZONADA, is a restaurant which was founded in 2021 by chef Paula Méndez Carreras, a graduate of the famous culinary school Le Cordon Bleu. It is located in a 1890 house in the town. It offers experiences connected to cuisine and wines and where they work "in rhythm with nature”.

sports

For sports enthusiasts, there is extra motivation in El Tropezón. The friendly environment allows for activities such as hiking, horseback riding and other equestrian pursuits such as polo, horse riding lessons, training, and horse grooming. Tennis, yoga, golf, rugby, and football are also available. Staying true to traditions, the centre of Areco has paddle and bowls lawns where these sports are played with great enthusiasm.