horseback riding in Argentina and Chile
HORSE RIDING IN ARGENTINA & CHILE

Argentina is the second largest country in South America. Stretching from a sub-tropical area in the north to the sub-arctic area at the southern tip, the west side of Argentina is separated from Chile by the magnificent Andean Cordillera: the variety of landscapes in Argentina is perfect for horse riding holidays ! There is more to Argentina than polo and tango: vast plains and deserts, sparkling lakes, thundering glaciers and the largest waterfalls on earth, make Argentina a destination with immense potential for horseback riding.

DISCOVER OUR EQUESTRIAN HOLIDAYS IN ARGENTINA & OUR HORSE RIDING TRIP ACROSS THE ANDES FROM CHILE TO ARGENTINA :

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    Trips selected by Cap Rando agencies partners
    Stationary trail rides
    You must be able to walk and trot
    In 2-3 person bedrooms, single bedrooms with supplement
    From: 1350€
    7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    Horseback ride in ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH THE GAUCHOS

    Enjoy estancia life and join the gauchos on their daily activities ! Ride as much as you wish: help rounding horses and cattle, pitch in with branding, vaccination and use the lasso as a work tool in the real environment of an Argentinean Gaucho. You stay at one of the historic estancias of the Corrientes region outside of Esquina - a very remote area still largely untouched by civilization. This is rural Argentina, where the Gaucho is a valued and important profession. Ride out with us and become part of the daily activities. Of course the national sport is polo, so you are invited to join us for some "Stick and Ball" on the private polo field - on excellent Polo ponies. Private lessons are also available on request. There are activities and horseback rides for all levels. Non riders…

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    Trips selected by Cap Rando agencies partners
    Stationary and progressive trail rides
    Level 3 :You must be able to walk, trot, canter and gallop outdoor
    In 2-3 person bedrooms, single bedrooms with supplement
    From: 2350€
    8 days - 7 nights - 7 days riding in Argentina
    Horseback trail ride in ARGENTINA: ACROSS THE PAMPA ON HORSEBACK

    This horseback progressive ride is an introduction to rural Argentina, with comfortable overnight stays in four different and charming estancias. The crossing of the pampas, immense meadows and marshes, makes this trail ride an ideal experience for riders who like to do a lot of canters over long distances: you cover more than 20 miles per day with steady gaits. You can even get started with polo !
     

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    Trips selected by Cap Rando agencies partners
    Circular Inn to Inn trail ride
    Level 2 : You must be able to walk, trot, canter in an arena or outdoor
    En chambres et dortoirs
    From: 3800€
    8 days - 7 nights - 7 days riding in Argentina
    Horseback trail ride in ARGENTINA: THE PATAGONIA ON HORSEBACK

    The Patagonia on horseback: The Mitre Peninsula, located in southeast corner of Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire), is the true End of the World. You will explore the wilderness of the peninsula, one of the last truly untouched places left on the planet. This tour is for the intrepid traveller, with a desire to uncover the myths and mysteries of this hidden and enchanted land. It is your chance to escape civilisation and uncover the true explorer hidden within. Each day, you will cover great distances on horseback. Prepare yourself to ride deep into the unknown and follow in the footsteeps of the pioneering explorers of Patagonia. The breath taking views at the end of the world will lead you closer to nature than ever before. During our trip, you will enjoy riding along the peninsula's…

    Trips selected by Cap Rando agencies partners
    In line progressive trail rides
    Level 3 :You must be able to walk, trot, canter and gallop outdoor
    In camps and bedrooms
    From: 4000€
    9 or 11 days - 8 or 10 nights - 7 or 9 days riding in Chile & Argentina
    Horseback ride in ARGENTINA & CHILE : CROSSING THE ANDES FROM CHILE TO ARGENTINA

    The Crossing of the Andes: the greatest adventure on horseback in the Northern Patagonian Andes.
    Riding amongst the snow capped volcanoes of the Chilean Andes, discover hidden mountain lakes, and meander your way through the Huerquehue National Park.  For days you will feel like the only people on Earth! Then, crossing at a pass in Icalma, the mountains open into the vast valleys of the Argentinean pampas. The views on the descent from the peaks of the Andes are stunning. Look out through the rugged terrain at the sparkling lakes below, and ahead to the open pampas you will soon be riding through. 
    From smoking volcanoes and snow capped mountains, to deep blue mountain lakes, this ride is a once in a lifetime experience.
    Get the best of two worlds and two great horse…

    ARGENTINA ON HORSEBACK

    Argentina has a strong tradition related to the horse. Horseback riding has played an important role in the history and folklore of Argentina. The gaucho is one of Argentina's best-known cultural symbols. The first gauchos were “half-breeds”, of Spanish and Native American origins. The gaucho riders of the pampas are still very present. It is said that " when a gaucho is without a horse, he is without legs ".

    The diversity of the land ranges from the remote wilderness areas of southern Patagonia to the bustling metropolis of Buenos Aires in the north. To the south are the rolling and fertile pampas, rich in agriculture and grazing for horses, sheep and cattle, which are home to the bulk of the population. Moving south you reach the Patagonia, a region of cool and arid steppes with woods and fertile areas. The pampa of Argentina is perfect for horseback riding and is home to wildlife that you can discover on horseback. Most of the estancias still continue their activity today, and the gauchos ride with the herds of cattle and polo horses.

    The Criollo horse from Argentina, is the result of the selective breeding of wild horses from the pampas, and was bred by the gauchos. This robust horse is today a great source of pride in Argentina. The Criollo is primarily a cattle working horse, it is also used for leisure as it is easy to handle, agile and quite fast. The best polo horses come from crossbreeds of thoroughbred Criollo. Polo in Argentina is not only a sport for the rich, it is as popular as golf and tennis in Europe. In addition to your horseback riding tour in Argentina, you will have the opportunity to take polo lessons, work on horseback with cattle, or just enjoy this wonderful and varied countryside on horseback.

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    WHEN TO GO ON HORSEBACK TO ARGENTINA

    In Argentina, located in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are reversed from Europa. The climates are very varied in this vast country with varied altitudes: in January, the hottest month, the temperature in Buenos Aires often exceeds 30 ° C, while in Tierra del Fuego, the thermometer is close to 15 ° C.
    Northern Argentina has a hot and humid tropical climate. There are two seasons, the dry season from May to September, and the rainy season from November to March. Rains can be heavy, but usually short. In this part of the country, your horseback riding or riding holiday is preferable during the dry period, as the temperatures are mild during the day and the rains infrequent.
    To discover Buenos Aires and its area, the best period is spring, from September to December or in March and April. You should avoid the very hot summer, and the often wet winter.
    The Pampa has a temperate climate with hot and humid summers, rather mild winters with little humidity.
    Due to the diversity of climates, it is not always easy to define the ideal period for your horse riding trip in Argentina. However, we recommend the months of October to November and March to April, to avoid the heatwave in the north of the country and the cold in the south.


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    ENTRY FORMALITIES IN ARGENTINA

    Citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and most European countries do not currently need a visa for tourist trips to Argentina of up to ninety days. All visitors need a valid passport and, at international airports, have their thumbprint and photo digitally recorded on arrival; passports are stamped on arrival wherever you enter. In theory, this could be for thirty or sixty days, but in practice it’s almost always ninety. If you are travelling alone with a child you must obtain a notarized document before travel certifying both parents’ permission for the child to travel (check with the embassy). Citizens of Australia, Canada and the US must pay a reciprocity fee (because Argentines are charged a fee or must obtain a visa to visit their countries) of US$100, 70 or 160 respectively if they are entering Argentina at either of the Buenos Aires airports (you do not need to pay if you enter at a land crossing or any other airport, including on an international flight). In the case of US travellers the payment is valid for ten years, but only one entry for the others. Anyone needing to pay must do so online in advance at https://virtual.provinciapagos.com.ar/ArgentineTaxes. The rules do change frequently, so it’s best to check the government website for the latest (wargentina.gob.ar). On entering the country, you will also be given a customs declaration form to fill in and all luggage is scanned on arrival at international airports.
    When leaving the country, you must obtain an exit stamp. At certain border controls, particularly in the north of the country, it is often up to you to ensure that the bus driver stops and waits while you get this – otherwise drivers may not stop, assuming that all passengers are Argentine nationals and don’t need stamps. In some places (for example, Clorinda) your Argentine exit stamp is actually given on the far side of the border, but check this with the driver beforehand.
    See all information: www.roughguides.com/argentina/travel-advice/#entry-requirements 

    VACCINES & HEALTH:

    No compulsory vaccine is required, regardless of the source. However, it is recommended to be up to date with your usual vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus (especially for equestrian activities), polio, hepatitis B. And as in Argentina there are still areas of poor hygiene, it is strongly recommended to be vaccinated against 2 still common diseases: hepatitis A, typhoid fever. In the event of prolonged rural stays, preventive vaccination against rabies is also strongly recommended.
    See all information: www.roughguides.com/argentina/travel-advice/#entry-requirements 

    Departure Destination Name From Infos Duration
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA & CHILE : CROSSING THE ANDES FROM CHILE TO ARGENTINA 4000€ 9 JOURS 9 or 11 days - 8 or 10 nights - 7 or 9 days riding in Chile & Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : ACROSS THE PAMPA ON HORSEBACK 2350€ 8 days - 7 nights - 7 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : ACROSS THE PAMPA ON HORSEBACK 2350€ 8 days - 7 nights - 7 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA: THE PATAGONIA ON HORSEBACK 2350€ 8 days - 7 nights - 7 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : ACROSS THE PAMPA ON HORSEBACK 2350€ 8 days - 7 nights - 7 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : ACROSS THE PAMPA ON HORSEBACK 2350€ 8 days - 7 nights - 7 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina
    - Argentina & Chile ARGENTINA : A WEEK WITH GAUCHOS 1350€ 7 days - 6 nights - 6 days riding in Argentina