San Antonio de Areco is a town in northern Buenos Aires Province, in the center of the humid pampa. It is located on the Areco River 113 km away from the Buenos Aires city, the country's capital.
San Antonio de Areco was founded in 1730, under the protection of a chapel inaugurated by José Ruiz de Arellano. It has been declared city of historic national interest by the Argentine Government and is recognized for being the homeland of Don Segundo Sombra, the immortal character of the novel written by Ricardo Güiraldes. The novel, written and set in San Antonio de Areco, is a huge source of pride and identity for the town.
The city is the home of the Museo Gauchesco Ricardo Güiraldes. Each year in November, the city holds the Día de la Tradicion gaucho celebration.
