Horseback outings with local gauchos, toward the mountains.
Field notes
Duration
Half day or full day
Level
All levels
Included
Local guide and criollo horse
The landscape of Río Pico invites you to walk between two worlds. Here, the vastness of the Patagonian steppe suddenly merges with the mystical Andean forest. Breathe the clean air as you walk beneath the shade of towering lenga and ñire trees, their colors bursting into red and orange each autumn. Every trail reveals hidden wildflowers and carpets of green moss that turn the surroundings into a completely untouched natural refuge.
See who offers this experienceThe region's silence lets you connect with a wild ecosystem full of life. Looking up at the sky often means catching the majestic flight of the Andean condor cutting across the high peaks. Along the streams and forests, birdwatching reveals the rhythmic knocking of the Magellanic woodpecker or the elegance of the upland goose. Extending your day into an observation outing lets you capture, camera in hand, the essence of a Patagonia that still belongs to its animals.
There's no more authentic way to explore Patagonia than from the saddle of a criollo horse. This experience takes you to the most inaccessible corners, crossing fast-running rivers and climbing to hidden lookouts where 4x4 trucks can't reach. Adding a horseback ride to your itinerary is the perfect way to round out a full day of adventure, connecting the passion of fishing with the traditions of the old mountain horsemen.
The base camp
Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Wildlife spotting
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Nature in its purest state
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Horseback rides
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
The experience
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Expert guides accompany you in discovering the best-kept secrets of the Andean forest, ensuring a safe, professional, and authentic journey.
Stop for a moment and contemplate how the mountain range elevates before your eyes in a landscape you will remember forever.
Feel the power of the water beneath your horse's hooves as you forge ahead into pristine corners unreachable by any vehicle.
Sharpen your senses and discover the hidden pulse of the Patagonian forest, where every branch can conceal a unique encounter with extraordinary birds.
Share the mystique of exploring wild Patagonia as a group, crossing rushing rivers in an experience of unmatched camaraderie.
Expert guides accompany you in discovering the best-kept secrets of the Andean forest, ensuring a safe, professional, and authentic journey.
Stop for a moment and contemplate how the mountain range elevates before your eyes in a landscape you will remember forever.
Feel the power of the water beneath your horse's hooves as you forge ahead into pristine corners unreachable by any vehicle.
Sharpen your senses and discover the hidden pulse of the Patagonian forest, where every branch can conceal a unique encounter with extraordinary birds.
Share the mystique of exploring wild Patagonia as a group, crossing rushing rivers in an experience of unmatched camaraderie.