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[title]Hudson is close enough for a day trip, but also perfect for staying a little longer. In recent years it has started to appear on the radar of those looking for a short escape: nature, great restaurants, high-end hospitality and new spaces that invite you to slow down just half an hour from Buenos Aires.
This itinerary has a bit of everything: a hotel with its own dining concept and two professional polo fields visible from the rooms, a laid-back café inspired by the Australian coast, one of the largest parks in the metropolitan area, and a riverside promenade where the river takes center stage at sunset. A simple yet tempting plan for a weekend in Hudson.
A gastronomic and equestrian hub minutes from Buenos Aires
Upon arriving in Hudson, the first stop is the Sheraton Buenos Aires Greenville Polo & Resort, just 20 minutes from the city. Beyond being an excellent option for a weekend getaway, its culinary offering—led by renowned chef Javier Marrone (formerly of Dinonna and Olsen Madrid)—is a major draw in itself and well worth the trip.
Today, the hotel functions as a unique gastronomic hub in the area, with three distinct concepts across different spaces: Alsur, focused on local produce; Pura Criollo, centered on wood-fired cuisine; and Los Fuegos al Polo, offering classic dishes and traditional cocktails.
It is the first hotel in the country with two professional polo fields integrated into the property, visible from the rooms, restaurants and even the infinity pool. It also offers an equestrian experiences program for all levels—from first-time riders to players seeking advanced training—for guests aged 9 and up. The experience is rounded out by a spa with an indoor-outdoor heated pool, jacuzzi, dry and steam saunas, gym and personalized treatments.
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We leave the Sheraton hotel and, just 300 meters down 152 Street, we come across Noosa House, named after the Australian coastal region famous for its surfer beaches. The café draws inspiration from the energy of those Pacific seaside towns: a relaxed vibe, a fresh and healthy offering, specialty coffee, and a menu that includes salads, pancakes, and bowls of Greek yogurt and açaí—perfect for bringing back a taste of summer at any time of year.
Nature, history and river: Hudson’s green side
After coffee, it’s time for nature. Just a few minutes away by car lies Hudson’s great green lung: Parque Provincial Pereyra Iraola.
The Pereyra Iraola family is one of the most prominent landowning families in Argentine history. In Hudson, they not only built a mansion nearly a century ago for Laura Pereyra Iraola—now known as Estancia Abril and part of the gated community Abril Club de Campo—but also owned thousands of hectares of land. Since the mid-20th century, these lands have been public and now form this park, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2008.
The stone arch at the entrance looks like something out of a fairy tale and serves as the perfect prelude to its 10,248 hectares—slightly more than half the size of the City of Buenos Aires. Walking or cycling through the park, you’re likely to spot numerous birds, tegus, guinea pigs, coypus and, if you’re lucky, a shy pampas gray fox or a wildcat.
With more than 132 species of trees and around 200 species of birds, it is one of the most biodiverse natural spaces in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area. In fact, near its riverside strip, among reeds and wetlands, lies an unexpected ecosystem: the Punta Lara Natural Reserve, considered the southernmost marginal jungle in the world.
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Turismo Hudson often organizes walks in this provincial park, which in summer may include butterfly watching. But the company’s activities go beyond this vast green space: they also include workshops at the César Bustillo Museum-Workshop in nearby Plátanos, as well as gatherings with meditation, poetry and music under the moonlight on the Hudson riverside breakwater.
Continuing east from the park, the greenery opens up to the river along this waterfront, which attracts all kinds of visitors: anglers, water sports enthusiasts, and those simply looking for a bit of water and nature. In addition to a beach area, there’s a pedestrian promenade. Whatever you choose to do, the river provides the perfect backdrop for a unique sunset.
One last stop before heading back
After a weekend of nature, great food and hotel relaxation, it’s time to head home—but the trip doesn’t necessarily end right away. At kilometer 30.5 of the Buenos Aires–La Plata Highway, you’ll find Polo Hudson, an open-air mall focused on design and gastronomy that’s well worth a stop. Alongside home décor, construction and lifestyle stores, there are spots for sushi, pizza, healthy menus and grilled meats—perfect for extending the getaway just a little longer.