According to the 2001 demographic statistics, the district population is of 21.501 inhabitants.

San Antonio de Areco is located in the called subregion of the humid pampa (pampa húmeda). This territory is an area fit for the agricultural and livestock works whatever its types. Topographically, this area is a large grassland with low scrubs carved by the Areco River and some little waterways.

The climate is considered humid and template

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The 70% of the district surface is assigned to the farming production. At the same time, more than the 70% of the surface has an agricultural use because of the fitness of its grounds for this activity and the profitability of the cultivation.
The remanding percentage of the land is used for the livestock activity. The overriding cultivations are soy, corn, wheat, sunflower, sorghum, oat and grasslands.
Other important activities are the pure-blooded horses breeding, the poultry keeping, the apiculture and the rabbit breeding.

On regards to the commerce, the local needs are fully satisfied, prevailing businesses that deal with foodstuff, fuel, construction material, automobile industry, transport, home devices, agricultural machines, standing out the craftsmanship such as made of silver, asta (horn of an animal), iron, pottery, chocolate, furniture, country clothes, etc.

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Visit Date

You will be able to visit San Antonio de Areco in any season of the year and you will meet several attractions.
We recommend you to visit the Pagos de Areco (Areco Land) in November. During this month, the city celebrates the Tradition Day (a popular and typical festivity) and different events and activities are prepared.

Timetable

If you make the return trip to Buenos Aires, the Federal Capital city, please remember that you can find traffic jams from 18.00 to 21.30 hours on your way to such city.

For the majority of foreign nationals who travel to Argentina for vacation, entry is straightforward and hassle-free. All visitors to Argentina must be in possession of a valid passport, but for many countries, visas are not required. For the latest visa requirements, contact your nearest Argentinian embassy or mission.

San Antonio de Areco has transport infrastructure, telecommunications, banking, medical and tourism facilities.

The electricity supply is 220. Most plugs have 3-pin or 2-pin. Adaptors can be purchased, but may be in short supply.

Non-residents are permitted to drive with a driving licence issued and valid in their own country. If your drivers licence does not meet these requirements, an international driver’s licence is required. Driving is on the right and the wearing of seatbelts is compulsory.
In some rural areas, there may be stray animals on the road - which can prove dangerous at night when visibility is limited.

Diverse people and cultures combine to make the Areco´s population. The majority religion is Christian, but freedom of worship is guaranteed by the Constitution. The official language is Spanish. Some Arequeros are bi-lingual and they speak English.

San Antonio de Areco has a public hospital which offers an excellent medical service. But make sure you have adequate health insurance for private consult.

San Antonio de Areco is a safe place to visit, provided they take basic common-sense precautions e.g. not walking alone in deserted areas at night, not flashing photographic equipment or jewellery and, in traffic, maintaining a safe following distance.

Shops and arts & crafts shops, flea markets and informal vendors provide a wide variety of goods, curios, and shopping experiences. The main crafts are silverwork, pottery, leather work and native knitted fabric. Most major shops operate from Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 12 AM and from 3 PM to 20 PM.

Most restaurants do not add a service charge to bills - thus it is customary to leave a 10% tip. Parking and petrol station attendants should be given whatever small change you have available. This is always appreciated, even though it may seem a small amount.

The local currency is the Peso Argentino ($), which exchanges favourably with the major international currencies. This makes San Antonio de Areco an affordable destination.
Most major international credit cards such as American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted.
However, it is advised that you bring them in a hard currency. Currency can be exchanged at banks, forex bureaus and sometimes at hotels. Foreign tourists can have their IVA (value-added tax at 21%) refunded at the point of departure, provided they present their original tax invoices where it says TAX FREE.

Value-added-tax (IVA) is charged on most items. It represents the 21% of the purchase and it´s included in the final price.

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Areco´s tap water is potable. In hotels, restaurants and nightspots, the standards of hygiene and food preparation is generally top-notch. It is safe to eat fresh fruit and salads and to put as much ice as you like in your drinks. Restaurants cover a wide variety of cuisines and visitors are normally very impressed with the food. The regional food are: asados (meat), empanadas, locro, puchero, pastels, arroz con leche, dulce de leche, de zapallo y de batata.

The seasons in the Southern Hemisphere are directly opposite to those of the Northern Hemisphere. For summer months, lightweight (cottons and linens), short-sleeved clothes are best, although a light jersey/jumper might be needed for the cooler evenings. Warmer clothes are needed for the winter months.