Horseback Riding Guide

Description

Horseback riding is a way of going on excursions across the country, of course, riding a horse. Since these excursions may last several days, mules or extra horses are usually taken, as well as a complete equipment with everything a rider may need.

This activity was born from the ancient need of moving from one place to another, which made people spent their holidays on the back of a horse. Riders use their own saddles or the ones provided by the organization with which the expedition is booked. The excursions can be made in groups guided by specialized operators, or also independently.

Horseback Riding in Chile

Chile's geography offers different landscapes and climates:  from the Elqui Valley in the Small North, to Torres del Paine National Park in Magallanes. The alternatives range from short trips in beaches, camp sites, and parks, to week long expeditions in remote areas, with great tourist attractions.

For riding in beaches and campsites, the tour must be hired in the same location and it is charged per hour or per distance. In general. the terms are agreed with the owners of the horses. For excursions in parks it is highly recommended to hire a guide that knows the area in which the tour will take place. If you don't have a horse, book with an agency that offers tours on the area you want to, and make sure meals, accommodation, guides, and insurance are included.

Destinations

Atacama Region and Altiplano

• Pisco Elqui: IV Region.
• Elqui Valley: IV Region

Central Area

• Cajón del Maipo: Metropolitan Region. Foothills of the Andes. The service is offered on the road.
• El Morado National Park : Metropolitan Region. 93 km. east of Santiago, road to Lo Valdés (Volcán river gulley).
• Yerba Loca Nature Sanctuary: Metropolitan Region. 25 km. east of Santiago, road to Farellones.
• Río de Los Cipreses National Reserve: VI Region. 140 km southeast of Santiago and 50 km. east of Rancagua.
• Altos del Lircay National Reserve: VII Region. 66 km. east of Talca.

Northern Patagonia

• Villarrica National Park: IX Region.
• Pucón: IX Region.
• Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park: X Region.

Southern Patagonia

• Torres del Paine National Park: XII Region.

Recommendations

Safety

Ecology

Equipment

• Adequate clothing
• Jacket or poncho
• Hat
• Gloves
• Sunscreen lotion
• Sunglasses

When buying or renting your equipment, seek help from someone experienced, so that you choose the implements that best suit your needs. Before buying, you can rent your equipment until you are sure that you like this sport and you want to continue practicing it.

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