Tag: horse riding

Stories & Inspiration

Where three cultures meet: a rodeo in the heart of rural Chile

For a number of years I have been travelling around Chile, documenting rural life and learning about my country’s many traditional cultures.  This April, I went to Lonquimay in Araucanía, just north of my home in Pucón, to photograph the annual Fiesta del Piñón. This festival celebrates the harvest of the pehuen (or piñón in […]

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Aysen Stories & Inspiration

Love and horses: marrying into Chilean gaucho culture

We’ve long been in love with Patagonia’s extraordinary landscapes, but what keeps us coming back time after time are its people. The deep relationships that we’ve built with our friends and partners over the years in Chile and Argentina allow us to show travellers the very best of the region – and we always adore […]

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Stories & Inspiration Torres del Paine

How horse riding in Torres del Paine opened a new chapter in my life

I’ve always loved horses. Ever since I was little, I’ve felt a deep connection to them. Growing up in a city didn’t provide much opportunity to ride or even be around them. My grandmother’s brothers kept horses, but women weren’t allowed to ride them, let alone little girls. There was still a part of me […]

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Epic Adventures Los Glaciares

Horse riding with gauchos in Los Glaciares

When it comes to experiencing the great outdoors, for some people it’s a case of two legs good but four legs better. I love to ride even more than I love to hike – and Patagonia is a brilliant place for horseback riding.  To get the most out of my time in the saddle on […]

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Reviews

Wowed by Patagonia’s Wildlife

I knew Patagonia would be incredible, but I can honestly say that it totally and utterly surpassed all of my expectations. It really is another world down there, where you can be so perfectly free and alone with nature. I so often found myself gazing open mouthed at the breathtaking scenery before me: intimidating peaks, gargantuan glaciers, and […]

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Reviews

Estancia hopping in Torres del Paine

There’s not much that beats the thrill of discovering Torres del Paine’s rugged landscapes on horseback – a method of travel that’s been used in the region for hundreds of years and is still favoured today. In September of last year, I had the pleasure of staying at one of Chile’s biggest ranches, the Estancia […]

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Reviews Torres del Paine

Rachel’s 35 day Adventure in Patagonia

Rachel returned in December from a 35 day trip to Chile and Argentina, planned and arranged through Swoop Patagonia. Here she tells us about her experiences on the trip and in booking with Swoop Patagonia. Wow – what a great holiday for me. I always wanted to experience the size and wilderness of this far […]

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