Horseback Riding in Chile
The geography of Chile offers a great variety of landscapes and climates: from the mysterious, fertile Elqui Valley in the north to the startling, icy beauty of the Torres del Paine National Park in the Magellan region.
You can take short rides to beaches, mountains or hot springs, or longer overnight trips staying in either campsites or hotels in areas of great natural beauty.
For shorter rides, you generally pay per hour or per day, while longer trips may include food, accommodations, a guide, insurance as well as entry to national parks or areas of interest. Establish the price and conditions of your ride before you set out.
If you have your own horse, it is best to hire a guide who can take you on the most suitable trail through the area. If you do go out on your own, make sure you inform people of your intended
route and estimated length of time.
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Horse-riding is not without its risks, whether you are experienced or inexperienced with horses, and the environment can be unpredictable or unfamiliar. Verify the experience and qualifications of the stable management and guides where you hire the horses and make sure the tours include personal insurance.
| DESTINATIONS. When and where. |
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Small North Region
- Pisco Elqui: IV Region of Coquimbo. Elqui Valley.
Central Region
- Cajon del Maipo: Metropolitan Region. Low ranges. Throughout the Cajon, horse-riding is offered.
- El Morado Nat. Park: Metropolitan Region. Located 93 km (58 mi) east of Santiago, on the road to the Valdes (mouth of the Volcano River).
- Yerba Loca Nature Sanctuary: Metropolitan Region. 25 km (15.6 MI) east of Santiago, towards Farellones.
- River of the Cypresses Nat. Reserve: IV Region of B. ÓHiggins. 140 km (87.5 MI) southeast of Santiago and 50 km (31.25 MI) east of Rancagua.
- Altos de Lircay Nat. Park: VII Region of the Maule. 66 km (41.25 MI) east of Talca.
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Southern Region
- Villarrica National Park: IX Region of the Araucania.
- Pucon: IX Region of the Araucania.
- Vicente Perez Rosales Nat. Park: X In the Lake district.
Northern Patagonia Region
- Chiloe Nat. Park: X Lake district.
Southern Patagonia Region
- Torres del Paine Nat. Park: XII Region of Magallanes and the Chilean Antarctic.
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Find more good places to visit in our Chile's Places section .
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Horse-riding is an activity in direct contact with nature, so please respect the following recommendations:
- Be respectful of your environment.
- Do not dump garbage. If you bring it, take it with you. If you can, remove any garbage you find.
- Build fires only in designated sites.
- Do not collect specimens of flora and fauna.
- As far as is possible, travel only on marked trails.
- Do not line, paint or mark on stones and trees. Nobody needs to know that you were there.
Health
- Prolonged exposure to sunlight carries many risks. Wear a hat and use an appropriate sunscreen.
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Most of the equipment will be provided by the agency, but you should take the following items of clothing.
- Suitable clothes
- Jacket or poncho
- Riding hat (if you have one)
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- Gloves
- Sun lotion
- Sunglasses
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| BOOKS |
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The following books contain information on places where you can go horseback riding, as well as facts on tour operators, rates, conditions etc.
More alternatives on texts in our Book section.
| SERVICES |
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Agencies
Terracota Excursiones
Agustinas 1547 Of .705, Santiago
Phone: (56-2) 696 10 97
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Hostería Las Torres
Route 9 North, Km 387
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