Andrew’s travelogue

Boliche de Bessonart, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

Boliche de Bessonart, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

The Boliche de Bessonart, San Antonio de Areco. A Boliche is a traditional bar, and this is one of the oldest in the town and is 200 years old. San Antonio de Areco is located 110km from the city of Buenos Aires and is known for it's colonial buildings and Gauchos, the cowboys of Argentina.

La Esquina de Merti, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

La Esquina de Merti, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

La Esquina de Merti a pulperia and parrilla in the town of San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires province, Argentina. A pulperia is an old fashioned style of bar and a parrilla is a restaurant specialising in barbecued meat, cooked Argentina style. San Antonio de Areco is located 110km from the city of Buenos Aires and is known for it's colonial buildings and Gauchos, the cowboys of Argentina.

Boliche de Bessonart, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

Boliche de Bessonart, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

The interior of the 200 year old Boliche de Bessonart, San Antonio de Areco. A Boliche is a traditional bar, and this is one of the oldest in the town. San Antonio de Areco is located 110km from the city of Buenos Aires and is known for it's colonial buildings and Gauchos, the cowboys of Argentina.

Los Prinicipios Almacen & Bar, San Antonio de Areco, Argenti

Los Prinicipios Almacen & Bar, San Antonio de Areco, Argenti

Los Principios is one of the oldest bars in the town of San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It moved to this location in 1920 and every detail has been lovingly preserved. It's both a bar and a traditional grocery store (almacen). San Antonio de Areco is located 110km from the city of Buenos Aires and is known for it's colonial buildings and Gauchos, the cowboys of Argentina. Los Principios is part of the town's traditions.

Gaucho's Horse, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

Gaucho's Horse, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

A close up of a the head of a gaucho's horse, showing the hand made bridle (the name of this part of the bridle is 'frontera'). San Antonio de Areco is located 110km from the city of Buenos Aires and is known for it's colonial buildings and Gauchos, the cowboys of Argentina.

Horse's Stirrup, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

Horse's Stirrup, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

A handmade horse's stirrup on a gaucho's horse, in San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. San Antonio de Areco is located 110km from the city of Buenos Aires and is known for it's colonial buildings and Gauchos, the cowboys of Argentina. Every Friday (weather permitting) a group of local Gauchos attend a Fogón, a meeting where they can talk, eat, drink and play traditional games like Taba. This horse belonged to one of the gauchos at the Fogón.

Gaucho, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

Gaucho, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

A close up showing some of a gaucho's traditional clothing. The belt is called a riestra and is covered with coins. The leather boots and loose trousers (bombachas) are also made in the typical gaucho style. San Antonio de Areco is located 110km from the city of Buenos Aires and is known for it's colonial buildings and Gauchos, the cowboys of Argentina. Every Friday (weather permitting) a group of local Gauchos attend a Fogón, a meeting where they can talk, eat, drink and play traditional games like Taba.

Portrait of an Elderly Gaucho, San Antonio de Areco, Argenti

Portrait of an Elderly Gaucho, San Antonio de Areco, Argenti

An eldely gaucho looks into the camera in the town of San Antonio de Areco, Argentina. San Antonio de Areco is located 110km from the city of Buenos Aires and is known for it's colonial buildings and Gauchos, the cowboys of Argentina. Every Friday (weather permitting) a group of local Gauchos attend a Fogón, a meeting where they can talk, eat, drink and play traditional games like Taba. In this instance, the owner of a local restaurant provides meat for them to eat, and they are happy to chat with and pose for photos with tourists.

Portrait of a Gaucho, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

Portrait of a Gaucho, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

A young gaucho sits, deep in thought, in the town of San Antonio de Areco, Argentina. San Antonio de Areco is located 110km from the city of Buenos Aires and is known for it's colonial buildings and Gauchos, the cowboys of Argentina. Every Friday (weather permitting) a group of local Gauchos attend a Fogón, a meeting where they can talk, eat, drink and play traditional games like Taba. In this instance, the owner of a local restaurant provides meat for them to eat, and they are happy to chat with and pose for photos with tourists.

Gaucho, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

Gaucho, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina

A gaucho sits on a log against a tree, eating meat from an asado (barbecue). San Antonio de Areco is located 110km from the city of Buenos Aires and is known for it's colonial buildings and Gauchos, the cowboys of Argentina. Every Friday (weather permitting) a group of local Gauchos attend a Fogón, a meeting where they can talk, eat, drink and play traditional games like Taba. In this instance, the owner of a local restaurant provides meat for them to eat, and they are happy to chat with and pose for photos with tourists.

Andrew Gibson

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