We set off from the quincho and cross the Las Chinas River on horseback, riding towards the Mercado estancia valley. On the way, we can gallop and trot through extensions of Patagonian steppe. On our way back to the quincho, we cross the river again.
* Not recommended for travelers with fear of heights.
**For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. Advanced riders are physically fit and able to canter for long stretches without getting tired.
294 m
965 ft
-294 m
-965 ft
414 m
1.358 ft
234 m
768 ft
Elevation Profile
SANTA GEMITA
Estancia
Horseback Ride
Advanced
Half-day
We ride from the quincho to the Las Chinas River, which we cross to begin a climb towards the foot of the Jara mountain range...
We ride from the quincho to the Las Chinas River, which we cross to begin a climb towards the foot of the Jara mountain range. We go along the mountain range until we reach Santa Gemita, where we have views of the Azul Lagoon and the Torres del Paine. Finally, we descend to return.
* Not recommended for travelers with fear of heights.
** For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. Advanced riders are physically fit and able to canter for long stretches without getting tired.
228 m
748 ft
-228 m
-748 ft
385 m
1.263 ft
233 m
764 ft
Elevation Profile
2 DE ENERO
Estancia
Horseback Ride
Expert
Half-day
We depart from the quincho in the direction of the bank of the Seca Lagoon, along a steep slope...
We depart from the quincho in the direction of the bank of the Seca Lagoon, along a steep slope. Then, we arrive at a viewpoint from where we see the 2 de Enero Estancia, where the gauchos will receive us to drink hot mate. We return through irregular terrain and forests to the quincho.
* For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. Advanced riders are physically fit and able to canter for long stretches without getting tired.