Horse Riding Trails in SOUTH AMERICA ARGENTINA

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RÉGIONS ET VILLES À VISITER NOS PROGRAMMES
VUE D'ENSEMBLE ET PARCOURS ET INFORMATIONS D'INTERET GENERAL.
1: From Valley oF lerma to CalChaquíes Valleys on horseback
1-1 Aperçu et Itinéraire
1-2 Informations générales Intérêt
2: Learn how to ride in VaLLey of TrasLasierra
3: The Entire Calchaquí Valley on Horseback
4: The Quebrada de Humahuaca on Horseback
5: Salta and Lerma Valley on Horseback
6: Estancia Haras Ampascachi
7: From the Valley of Traslasierra to sierra of los Gigantes on Horseback
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brief on the diferent regions and towns we visit
EXTENSION PROGRAMMES
Buenos Aires and
La Pampa Gaucha:
City of buenos aires.
san antonio de areco.
RIDING HOLIDAYS FOR RIDERS AND COMPANIONS
Valle de Lerma:
City of salta
Chicoana
Valles Calchaquíes:
Cachi
seclantas
molinos
angastaco
Cafayate
Quebrada de Humahuaca:
el Volcán
tumbaya
Purmamarca
tilcara
humahuaca
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Valle de lerma
located in the province of salta, the Valle de lerma is an extended and fertile area which
smells like wild herbs. It has a welcoming landscape which is surrounded by colonial old
houses embellished by the work of handicrat men.
he climate is similar to that of the hills and has a dry season which starts in may and lasts
until november. his valley of humid mild weather descends from the west to the east at
an average altitude of 1,100 above sea level. among its main rivers are the arenales and the
toro, and on its south-east border we can ind the biggest artiicial lake in argentina, the
Cabra Corral.
on the north extreme of the valley it is located the great city of salta, apart from this
beautiful city, the visitor can ind many other important cities and towns such as: rosario
de lerma, Campo quijano, Cerrillos, el Carril, Chicoana, la merced and Coronel moldes.
to the north, the Valle de lerma is connected with the quebrada de humahuaca, to the
south-east side with the majestic quebrada del toro, and to the south with the Valles
Calchaquíes.
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Valledelerma
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City of salta
salta is located on the north east part of the country at about 1600 km away from buenos
aires city. Founded at the end of the XVI century, it is one of the most beautiful historical
cities in argentina. It is situated among winding mountains and shows since its origins
many tobacco plantations.
tourists and local citizens call this city “salta the Pretty” because of its incredible colonial
buildings, its neoclassic churches and its shadowed squares. he indigenous roots and
its rich culture have brought a long tradition of festivities, folklore, art, music, and local
cuisine.
he city ofers the traveller the possibility of visiting ine museums and art galleries, among
which you can ind the historic museum of the north which tells us the history of the
city and the museum “Casa de José evaristo uribiuru”, portraying the lifestyle that the
rich families of salta once had. he archaeological museum of high altitude exhibits
diferent object which were found in an area where sacriices and burials were done over
the llullaillaco volcano. he anthropological museum shows archeological indings of the
pre -Inca site called tastil.
he city is also famous for its tamales and humitas, local dishes cooked with tender corn,
and for its delicious white torrontés wine, produced in Cafayate, province of salta.
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Chicoana
at a distance of 30 minutes by car from
salta city, surrounded by impressive
green mountains, fertile valleys, gaucho
traditions, and an amazing history, you can
ind a population who have a welcoming
attitude and make of Chicoana a place
worth visiting.
Chicoana. Is located at the edge of the
green quebrada de escoipe, just some
metres away from where abreu y Figueroa
founded “san Clemente de la nueva ciudad
de sevilla” in 1576.
“san Clemente de la nueva ciudad de
sevilla” was swept away by the Chicoanas
Indians, who lived in the place from
early times before Columbus discovered
américa, and for that reason, the place is
today called Chicoana.
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Valles Calchaquíes
located in the north-east of argentina, in the central region of salta province, the “Valles
Calchaquíes” make part of a unique geographic area of more than 500 kilometres of
longitude which is characterised by stunning mountain chains on both sides of its way,
a fructiferous area of vineyards ofering singular vines. his valley is emblematic for its
historical and cultural richness.
along the way through the valleys, you will ind small towns, among which we would
like to mention an old colonial settlement in Payogasta, Cachi, a picturesque winegrowing
town, and the molinos, a town which has an impressive church. Farther is angastaco, san
Carlos, animaná and the city of Cafayate, the latter being well-known for its delicious
wine production. heading to the east of the valleys we can ind the Cardones national
Park, which was founded to protect the cardón cactuses, which is typical lora of the place.
he Valles Calchaquíes show a great number of rivers, among which we can see its main
river called Calchaquí; which runs along the quebrada De escoipe, the Valle encantado,
the quebrada De las Conchas and the quebrada De las Flechas, this being known for the
majestic rock formations. once upon a time these valleys were inhabited by sophisticated
indigenous groups such as: the Calchaquíes, the tafí and the yokavil, also well- known
as the Diaguitas. nowadays we can see many of their traditions in the local inhabitants
lifestyles.
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Cachi
seclantas
In the heart of the Valles Calchaquíes we
can encounter the town of Cachi, in the
north-east of argentina, with an altitude
of 1,228 above sea level. Its local dwellers
maintain intact the ancestral traditions and
customs which can be observed in their
handicrat works in the loom, their pottery
and ceramics as well as the regional cuisine
ofered.
his old town seems like a portrait made
from a past time. It has narrow and pebbled
streets, with typical colonial style houses
which were built with local materials,
cardon wood and adobe, showing rustic
loors.
It also ofers many tourist attractions;
e.g. the Pío Pablo Díaz museum which
shows important handicrat pieces of the
aborigine culture. Geographically speaking,
the place ofers the stunning Cerro nevado
of Cachi, which is considered an ideal place
for practicing trekking and rock climbing.
his is the prodigal land of fabrics cratsmen and the place where the salteño poncho was irst made. It is believed that
the name of this small village comes from the old name of the brealitos river, which was before known as “seclantás”
stream.
seclantás is one more of the old towns which is located on the riverbanks of the Calchaquí river, a few metres from
route 40.
In the year 1814 these lands where the meeting point in the Valles Calchaquíes for the patriots who were responsible
for helping belgrano, our leader in the independence movement and ight against the spanish Crown.
seclantás is strategically located in the centre of towns and dwellings, full of tourist and historical attractions for the
visitors.
today the dwelling shows a main street which is central for the activities of the place. We can observe houses with
fresh galleries, roofs of reed thatch, earthenware and well-maintained facades.
at an altitude of 2,100 metres above sea level, the climate of the village is dry and arid. It is generally sunny and the
winter is very cold.
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Cachi
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molinos
his dwelling is of great historical value and embezzles
visitors for its beauty. Founded in the middle of the
XVII century was later inherited in1775 by the son of
Domingo de Isasmendi, nicolás severo, who brought
the country estate into a time of prosperity. Isasmendi
was the last realist governor of salta.
Visitors can still see the magniicence of the chapel and
the country estate across from the main house, which is
today a hotel called “la hacienda De molinos”. here
we can see the church of los molinos which holds the
remains of Don nicolás severo De Isasmendi, who
built it by the end of the XVIII century. he church
shows old statues and was declared national historical
monument in 1942.
he town of los molinos is similar to any other town in
thevalleysasitisquietanditshousesaremadeofadobe,
with big windows protected with bars. he streets
are narrow and have rectal angles on the corners. he
landscape looks like a colourful palette ranging from
terracotta mingled with ochre and green colours which
make of these hills a place of breath-taking beauty.
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angastaco
he valleys always surprise their visitors for diferent reasons. sometimes it is for its
gracious shapes which make part of the mountains and the amazing colours. angastaco
has its amazing shapes and unique shades in the landscape. only the sky is unique, non-
transferable, and with its own identity.
angastaco is located in the middle of the hills, in a valley surrounded by the river of the
same name which crosses the town and has its streams in the Pucará and inishes its course
farther in the Calchaquí river. It is remarkable the contrast between the intense green
of the cultivation and the sandy soil of the valleys. as from mid-XVIII century, the local
aborigines who lived in angastaco depended on the missionaries of the “misión Franciscana
Del rosario De Calchaquí”, settled in the dwelling of san Isidro, near Cafayate.
any visitor to angastaco is embezzled by the charm of the place and feels eager to return to
wonder around this beautiful place. near the town, on the way to Cafayate, we can ind this
moon-like landscape which seems to have been patiently painted by nature, mainly in the
paths to “Ventisquero” and the “Flecha”. Visitors may go along its way over and over again
and each time would ind endless combinations of shapes and colours.
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Cafayate
CafayateisasmalltownlocatedinthewonderfulVallesCalchaquíes
about 190 km. south from the city of salta. It is surrounded by
attractive vineyards which have become famous for the high quality
of their wines such as the varietal torrontés, which is a fruity, dry
stylish white wine, as well as for the diferent red wines such as the
cabernet sauvignon and the malbec.
It has a fantastic climate with sunny days and fresh evenings all the
year around that make this place the best option and the perfect
climate for the cultivation of grapes.
Cafayate ofers a wide range of tourist attractions which include
memorable landscapes in the hills which can be admired perching
as great protectors of the vineyards; then, the wine routes which are
well-known visits treasured by all visitors; and inally, the various
artistic and cultural options to be visited which include handicrat
markets, museums and various tastings of the regional cuisine.
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quebrada de humahuaca
he “quebrada de humahuaca” is an extensive mountainous valley of 155 kilometres of
longitudewhichgoesnorthtosouthandislocatedinthenorth-eastcorneroftheargentine
republic. It shares with each visitor a heritage system of exceptional characteristics.
During 10.000 years, this andean valley has been the scenario of several important cultural
developments of the region and of some south american neighbour countries which even
include from the settlement of the irst hunting inhabitants about 10.000 years ago until
today.
he quebrada de humahuaca represents a continuous way of human interactions,
connecting distant and well- diferentiated territories and cultures from the atlantic to the
Paciic and from the andes to the southern plains.
In the year 2003, the quebrada de humahuaca was declared World heritage site by the
unesco, under the category of cultural landscape.
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el Volcán
tumbaya
on the national route 9 which goes along the
quebrada de humahuaca, the irst altitude location
in the circuit is “Volcán”. his is a small dwelling
of about 1.000 inhabitants who live on cattle
growth and the agro industry as well as from the
commercialization of all the products provided by
the salinas Grandes (Great salt Flats).
about 48 kilometres from san salvador de Jujuy,
shining by the bright colours of the quebrada
de humahuaca visitors can ind the dwelling of
tumbaya.
a small group of scattered little houses portray the
simplicity of the inhabitants of this dwelling who
can be seen walking around its pebbled streets. he
quietness of the place embezzles each visitor who
sees tumbaya as a treasure place to rest and enjoy
the beauty of its landscapes.
mountains coloured in reddish, ochre and the green
colours of the giant cactuses or the cultivation of
fruit tress framed this dwelling which feels proud of
the local church built in the year 1796. surrounded
by a wall which opens in the front with an arch
letting visitors get in, this place has a bell tower
located in one of the laterals, a single nave and the
walls made of adobe and straw which are materials
of ordinary use in the region.
another place worth visiting is the central square
where you observe green areas, a fountain, and a
statue which represents san Francisco de solano. It
is believed that this saint was famous in this region
for his pastoral missions.
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Purmamarca
tilcara
tilcarareceivesthisnamebecauseofthetribethatlived
there a long time ago. Visitors can still observe houses
made of adobe, mixed with soil and straw, where the
colonial housing were the foundation of the diferent
pre-hispanic settlements.
In the place we can see how hispanic customs and
traditions share their time with ulterior rituals from
the colonization times. most of the inhabitants
participate in the rituals called patron festivities such
as: the misachicos, a cult which worships the dead,
the live nativity scenes, and the holy Week for the
Catholics. It is also well-known for the festivity of the
Pachamama (mother earth) at time when people walk
the streets of the place and visitors can observe the
indigenous apachetas by the colonial churches. here
is another popular celebration called carnival which
shares pagan traditions and religious manifestations.
music is also important in this area as it is played using
regional instruments such as: sikuris, quenas (Indian
lutes), drums, erques, erquenchos and charangos.
In tilcara, every place amazes us and specially the
fortiiedtownofPucaráwithitshighaltitudebotanical
gardens.
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Purmamarca is a small town located at the foot of the
“Cerro siete Colores”, founded by the beginning of
the XVII century the place has a pre-hispanic origin.
located at 2,192 metres above sea level, it was named
Purmamarca in aimará language meaning “place of the
virgin land”.
It is designed with houses which are mainly made of
adobe, cactuses and mud roofs and were planned
around the main church in the year 1648. today the
place is a national monument as it is treasured for the
architectural richness and the paintings and images in
Cuzco art style which can be seen in the interior of the
church.
In the main square, visitors can go sightseeing around
the handicrat market where they can buy regional
pottery, carpets and mats woven on a loom, typical
ponchos, regional musical instruments and local
clothes representative of the quebrada.
around Purmamarca visitors can enjoy the view of
the amazing landscapes, the homónimo river, or the
“Paseo de los Colorados”, which ofer beautiful views
with impressive stone formations shaped by nature.
his is one of the many towns of the area where visitors
have a great time thanks to the happiness expressed by
the local inhabitants and the mystic feeling perceived in
every celebration of the communities as well as in the
diferent manifestations of their cultural heritage.
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humahuaca
It is situated in the province of Jujuy to the east of national route
9 and to the north of the Cerro Verde, which is at 3,012 metres
above sea level.
his city shows a magniicent colonial architecture. Its streets
are narrow and made of stone; houses are decorated with colo-
nial lamps and built in adobe. he place is worth walking as the
sightseeing of its streets still shows the characteristics of one of the
most important commercial centres of the alto Perú which lasted
until the end of the XIX century.
It is internationally known for the stunning quebrada de huma-
huaca, which was declared World heritage site by the unesco. It
shows a unique beautiful landscape crossed by the río Grande
and all along the way travelers can observe archeological sites
surrounded by hills of all shades.
along your visit, you can see the Independence monument and
the regional archeological museum, among many other attractions
worth visiting.
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Province of buenos aires
City of buenos aires
he city of buenos aires was founded by the spanish Pedro de mendoza in 1536 and, on the
second foundation, by Don Juan de Gary on June 11th, 1580. It is located on the shores of
the “río de la Plata” and has a surface of more than 200 square metres. Considered as one
of the most important cities in latin america, the city of buenos aires amazes every visitor
for its multifaceted and cosmopolitan nature as it has been unquestionably inluenced
by the university lifestyle. he many tourist attractions include numerous museums, art
galleries, exhibitions, cinemas, theatres and a wide range of entertainment options of an
international level. he commercial area ofers the visitor shopping malls, galleries and
shops where you can ind the most prestigious and internationally well-known brands.
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Pampa húmeda o Pampa Gaucha
he Pampa húmeda is a sub-region of about 600.000 square kilometres of meadows
which include part of buenos aires province, south of Córdoba province, south of santa
Fe province, and the west side of la Pampa province. Its surface is exceptionally lat, which
turns it into one of the few territories which is suitable for intensive agriculture, especially
grains. For this reason the place was given the name of “the granary of the world” as its
“surplus” along the XIX century was used and is still of use for feeding a great number
of people around the world (until the years 1980 / 1990: west europe; from 1990 China
and many other countries. his extensive region in the south Cone, the Pampa húmeda
has been and will hopefully continue being an important food supplier to europe, China,
etc.).
he natural vegetation of the place was a meadow rich in gramineae species, with scattered
plantations of trees where you can ind carobs, talas and chañar woods. heading to the
south-west, the visitor can observe hills and woods full of calden trees and in most of the
region beautiful views with plenty of ombús, emblematic tree of the Pampa húmeda.
until the end of the XIX century and the beginning of the XX century, the Pampa
húmeda was mainly involved in extensive cattle growth as the area had bovine, ovine
and equine livestock which almost naturally appeared in the area ater the invasion of the
spanish in the XVI century.
he Pampa húmeda is a region which, thanks to historical cattle growth and agricultural
activities done in the area, is identiied with the image of a countryside man who is mainly
devoted to the duties and tasks which characterized countryside life and are performed on
horseback, being this symbolised by the argentinean Gaucho.
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san antonio de areco
san antonio de areco is located in the heart of the Pampa húmeda of buenos aires
province. It is at a distance of 113 km from the city of buenos aires.
any visitor who walks the streets of this town can observe behind the colonial fences and
narrow streets the traditions and feel the customs which symbolized our country.
When visiting san antonio de areco, you can walk along the criollo local park “ricardo
Güiraldes” or visit the central museum. you can also admire the handicrat workshops
of the region which, indeed, are of importance as they can show the magniicence of the
diferent customs and traditions in the argentine countryside style. Visitors can take in
their memories the various testimonies from colonial times.
he history of areco is embedded within the local traditions and the history of the country
clearly seen in the visits to the estancia “la Porteña”, which is linked to the memories of the
writer ricardo Güiraldes and his famous character “Don segundo sombra”.
tradition and history become one in the city of areco and on “tradition Day” (november,
10th) the city celebrates the “tradition Festivity”. he celebration included rodeos, horse
taming, local dances as well as the famous parade of the gauchos which welcomes all the
local dwellers and fellow countrymen of the area.
In this town, located in the centre of the Pampa húmeda or Pampa Gaucha, you can feel
immerse in the traditions and customs of argentina.
Visitors will observe the stone streets from the colonial times, surrounded by small shops
and the central grocery store where countryside men would meet with the Gauchos to have
a round of gin or play cards ater a long day of hard work in the countryside.
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on the corner of the streets Don
segundo sombra and Zapiola is
built a two-storey house which
shows its laky walls. his corner
was built many years ago and it is
particularly special as it used to be
a grocery store where the gaucho
men and the local dwellers used to
meet and get their food supplies.
hey came to town to run some
errands on the cereals warehouse,
the medical doctor, the general
store, and the bank. It was in
this place that ” Don segundo
ramírez” the gaucho who was the
character of the story written by
ricardo Güiraldes used to make a
stop. today is still a meeting point
and there are many countryside
stories which can be told about
this emblematic spot.
he painter osvaldo Gasparini
and his works of art on horseback,
the gaucho and the argentinean
Pampa identify him with a
singular style and he becomes the
“artist of the Pampas”, as he was
named by the argentinean
newspapers. his artwork is
represented in the book martín
Fierro which Gasparini illustrated
with 200 drawings performed
using charcoal and oil pastel
techniques. he is one of the best
argentinean painters in gaucho
lifestyle paintings. he life of this
artisthasgonebeyondthefrontiers
as his works of art travelled to
Japan, where his gaucho artistic
manifestations are shown.
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he lilas de areco museum
exhibits a wide variety of original
paintings of the well-known artist
Florencio molina Campos (1891-
1959). Watercolours, oil pastels,
and gouaches describe his diferent
artistic periods which, together
with the advertising posters,
badges and some personal items,
build the artistic and cultural
heritage which is exhibited to the
public.
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on horseback you can discover unique
places and this is not an exception of the
rule when visiting Valle de lerma and valles
Calchaquíes. he amazing contrast among
valleys, deserts, and colourful hills, nature
depicts itself ing curious pictures.
When going on horseback from Valle de
lerma to Cachiyou will enjoy the view
of magniicent landscapes. We will arrive
to Cachi, a beautiful town, and we will
continue discovering new places along
the valleys such as: seclantás, molinos,
angastaco and Cafayate.
his equestrian route is an immeasurable
pleasureforyoursenses.naturecontributes
with its beauty and the human touch has
illed the place with creativity clearly seen
in its pre-Columbian constructions. hen,
it has been the sense and sensibility of the
people to conserve this heritage of the
region.
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We will welcome you at salta airport and
take you directly to downtown area. In 30
minutes approximately we will arrive at
“solar de la Plaza” hotel. on our way, we
will be able to see why salta is called “he
Pretty”.
ater check-in, we will rest for a while or go
sightseeing as you wish.
lunch will be at one of the most traditional
and well-known restaurants in the city, the
“el solar del Convento” restaurant.
In the aternoon you are free to do as you
please.
Dinner will be served at a place called
“los Cardones” with guitars playing our
traditional folklore; there we will have
regional food and taste a great variety of
wines.
It has been a long day and we need a
refreshing sleep as tomorrow we will meet
the Peruvian Paso horses!
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We will share breakfast all together and
ater that the riders will go to ampascachi
equestrian Centre in la Casa de la
tradición.
We are delighted as we are about to meet the
Peruvian Paso horses.
First,youwillgettoknowallteammembers
of ampascachi who will accompany you
along the equestrian route.
hen, you will choose your horse and we
will perform an adaptation and recognition
process with an equestrian practice while
riding for about two hours around la
Casa de la tradición. ater horse riding,
we will have a criollo lunch at ampascachi
equestrian Centre, which covers part of
the main estancia house in la Casa de la
tradición.
In the aternoon, we will go to the city by
bus and you will have free time. later, we
will have dinner and rest at “solar de la
Plaza” hotel.
let´s get ready for the following day to go
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We will have breakfast at “solar de la
Plaza” hotel and get ready to go by bus to
Chicoana, a small and picturesque town
located at 45 km from salta capital city.
here we will ind our horses at the
“tradition house”, headquarters of the
gauchos squad lieutenant luis burela.
We will start by going up the hills up to
2400 metres, the clouds look like pure
white cotton and we will feel like touching
them on our way. We will make a stop for
a light “campero” lunch so as to get ready
to continue our route on horseback of these
magniicent animals while enjoying the
view of contrasting landscapes and climates,
until we reach the quebrada escoipe.
We will spend the night at the camp which
has been previously settled by our logistics
team at ampascachi. Dinner will be served
at camp tents and you will enjoy of the
comfort of the premises.
under a sky full of bright stars, we will rest
well enough to be ready for another day on
horseback!
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ater waking up in this incredible place, we
willhaveacamperobreakfastatampascachi
campsite.
hen we will take a bus to the town of
Isonza, our travelling companions, the
horses, are waiting for us to ride to Cachi, at
the heart of the Valles Calchaquíes.
lunch will take place at “los Cardones”
national Park, a place of long history and
beautiful nature lora is composed by
“Cardones”, huge cactus, paleontological
remains; e.g. dinosaur´s tracks, and cave
paintings.
ater we have recovered our energy, we will
continue our way to ampascachi Campsite,
they will be waiting for us near the “recta
del tin-tin”, a perfect straight way which
crosses along the park.
We will have dinner and rest at our camps.
It might seem like a dream, but we will
perfectly awake enjoying this incredible
place in the world!
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at the camp, we will have home-made jams
and bread for breakfast and ater enjoying
this delicatessen we will continue our route
to Cachi.
on our way we will encounter the
Calchaquí river which will guide us along
the way; we will have lunch hearing water
lowing through the river and the singing
of the birds. Food will be light and campera
style, not to feel heavy during our ride
ahead.
When arriving to Cachi, we willstay at “la
merced del alto” Country hotel, outside
Cachi, we will enjoy a delicious regional
cuisine and spend the night.
his fantastic place will make of our sleep
and stay a memorable time!
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ater a rest and a delicious breakfast at the
majestic “la merced del alto” hotel, we
will go sightseeing around Cachi.
on our tour we will be able to see the
colonial architecture of the place which
s a main Plaza, the central church and the
cabildo, surrounded by pebble streets and
the incredible view of the sky which depicts
itself entwined with the hills around it.
you can ind cultural representations
at the “Pío Pablo Díaz” archaeological
museum you can see important pieces of
the aborigine culture, some archaeological
ruins, and handicrat works made of local
materials at the regional handicrat
market.
another trademark of the region is the
wineries near Cachi. here we will visit a
handwork winery at “Finca la Paya” and
then have lunch at the “Winery Colomé”
and visit its premises.
Dinner will be served at a typical restaurant
called “el molino de Cachi”, we will taste
local food and exquisite wines.
We will spend the night at “la merced del
alto” hotel.
let´s have a nice rest and wait for the next
equestrian route on the following day!
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ater breakfast at the hotel we will spend
the rest of the day enjoying our equestrian
route.
We will go direct to seclantás, a little town
in the centre of the Valles Calchaquíes and
close to other towns we will encounter
along our way.
Places illed with history, places part of the
Independence of argentina was conceived,
and today you can visit Inca ruins which
give testimony of the many inhabitants of
these lands.
For lunch we will stop at a perfect spot near
the mythical national route 40 which goes
all along argentina from south to north,
along the andean cordillera and across
many national Parks.
ater lunch, we will start our journey all
through the cratsmen routes to reach
our destiny by sunset, seclantás town. a
logistics team from ampascachi will be
waiting for us for dinner and we will spend
the night at ampascachi camp.
you will be delighted to see we will be
visiting places which are rarely visited!
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he sounds of nature will hopefully wake us
up at the camp, and ater breakfast, we will
continue our equestrian route to the Valles
Calchaquíes.
each landscape and each part of the journey is
worth keeping in our memories.
We will stop for a light lunch at the shore of
the brealito river, a quiet place to relax while
taking a deep breath full of pure air at a high
altitude.
aterwards we will be back on the road on
our way to the town of molinos, along the
quebradas we will ind the brealito lagoon.
at sunset we will reach the molinos and stay
at a place which used to be the house of the
last realist governor, nicolás severo Isasmendi.
his is a colonial country house which still
today keeps its charm and history even ater
being remodelled into a magniicent hotel.
We will visit the church at molinos, the
remains of the governor are resting, and we
will go sightseeing around this charming town.
Finally, at the hotel, we will enjoy a delicious
criolla dinner and rest for the rest of the night.
history, mysterious places and new
experiences! What else can we dream about?
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ater breakfast, surrounded by the
tranquillity and the beautiful view at
molinos, we will start our way to the town
of angastaco. our equestrian route will be
along the course of the Calchaquí river.
We will have a frugal lunch at a farm called
“la angostura” as we need to keep on
horse riding until late evening when we will
arrive at angastaco, a tiny place which has
the advertising slogan of “Green, sand and
Wine”. his comes from the sharp contrast
among the colours of its vegetation, the
sandy soil and its most important crop,
the grapevine, used for the production of
wines.
aterwards, a bus will take us to Cafayate,
we will have dinner and stay for the night at
the “Patios de Cafayate” hotel.
Countless experiences, landscapes and
unforgettable beauty surrounding us!
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We will wake up surrounded by the charm
of the “Patios de Cafayate” hotel. ater
breakfast, we get ready to know the town
which tastes like must.
Wine production in Cafayate goes beyond
the borders and that is the reason why
we will know the famous wineries of the
region and enjoy lunch at Piattelli Winery,
a winery we will be able to taste the special
varieties of wines from the north of the
country.
ater inishing lunch, we will go around
Cafayate,abreath-takingplacewhichmakes
us feel like home. he colonial architecture
leaves its distinctive mark in the streets, the
church, the museums and its leafy Plaza.
at night we will be back at the hotel for
dinner and a peaceful rest.
nature and the beauty of the north
of argentina will be in our everlasting
memories!
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his will be our last day at Cafayate. ater
having breakfast, we will get ready to get
the bus which will take us to salta airport.
although we know that at this point
we are saying goodbye, we are conident
that we will see you again to enjoy more
unforgettable moments along argentina
on horseback.
We feel proud that you have chosen us,
ampascachi, for your riding holiday.
hanks so much!
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Number of days and nights of the riding holiday: 11 days and 10 nights
Number of days on horseback: 7 days
Hours on horseback per day: between 4 to 6 hours
Nights in camping: 3
Chicoana /Cachi section:
varied heights and pampas or plains such as the emblematic “Los
Cardones National Park”
We will go through bridle paths, river crossings and dried riverbeds
with large sandy beaches.
Cachi Molinos Section:
In this section, we will also come across a diverse topography,
characterized by hills, gullies and plains.
We will go through bridle paths and cross rivers, streams and the
wide and dry Calchaquí riverbed.
Detailed information about the riding holiday
ACCOMMODATION
location and services provided. Guesthouses meet quality standards at the time that amaze
us with their architecture, decoration and carefully planned details.
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Type of accommodation:Hotel
Location: Salta, Province of Salta.
Deion: a boutique hotel that amazes guests for the magniicent preservation of the
original building, its wooden loors, large windows and the original room layout of the big
old house that are now turned into suites and luxurious rooms, give the place a nostalgic
atmosphere. his hotel is easily accessible and close to tourist, historical and cultural points
of the city.
he common areas of the place, such as the front desk, lounge bar and restaurant have been
delicately decorated. among the services ofered, it has Wi-Fi, heated rooms and room
service.
his is a distinguished place worth knowing and staying here opens your soul to the city of
salta, always surrounded by green hills and a profound sky.
number of nights in this accommodation place: 2
In salta,
solar de la Plaza hotel
More info:
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Type of accommodation: Hotel
Location: Cachi, Valles Calchaquíes, Province of Salta.
his is regarded as the best Cachi hotel. revealing colonial architecture with delicate
decoration details and surrounded by an incomparable setting, this hotel is one of the most
beautiful places, ideal for tourism and relaxation. It is located at the foot of the Cerro
el nevado in Cachi and two kilometers from Cachi’s historical center. Its cuisine ofers
regional cuisine with andean tastes and international dishes.
In Cachi, salta,
la merced del alto hotel
More info:
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Type of accommodation: Hotel
Location: Cafayate, Valles Calchaquíes, Province of Salta.
his hotel, located in a region of winemaking tradition, ofers wonderful views to the
vineyards and mountains. It has thirty two rooms, each of which has been specially and
uniquely decorated. he beauty of its architecture and settings is a delight to your senses.
home-grown vegetables are used in its cuisine and the wines served are from the hotel wine
cellar.
In Cafayate, salta,
Patios de Cafayate hotel
More info:
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Type of accommodation: Campsite
Location: Equestrian route-Different locations depending on the
equestrian route.
tents are set up and maintained by the ampascachi logistics team. he campsite consists of
dorm tents with cots and sleeping bags, dining shelters with chairs, tables and silverware,
toilette tents with chemical toilets and hot water ers. at ampascachi, we provide you with
body hygiene kits and the necessary equipment such as sleeping bags.
In this type of accommodation, guests might have to share the tent with other people.
ampascachi Campsite
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AVAILABLE DATES:
You may plan your riding holidays according to your preferred dates and the members
Ampascachi guarantees the services contracted since a minimum number
another riding group already formed.
Lerma to Calchaquíes valleys on horseback is available from
April 2015 to December 2015
Duration: 11 days and 10 nights
Available dates for starting these horse riding holidays are the following:
PRICE DETAILS:
Per person rate: 4560 USD /4000EUR / 2960GBP
B
Special rates for group bookings:
Available dates, prices, discount and
reimbursement
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
November
December
6/11/2016
4/12/2016
No
No
No
2/4/2017
7/5/2017
4/6/2017
2/7/2017
6/8/2017
3/9/2017
1/10/2017
5/11/2017
3/12/2017
Groups of 2 or 3 people: Per person rate: 3876 USD / 3400 EUR / 2516 GBP
Groups of 4 or 5 people: Per person rate: 3192 USD / 2800 EUR / 2072 GBP
Groups of 6 or more people: Per person rate: 2964USD / 2600 EUR / 1924 GBP
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holiday and on the same date as you, A
If the total group consists of 2 or 3 people: 513 USD / 450 EUR / 333 GBP Reimbursement
Included
-Transfers
-Accommodation
-Meals and drinks
-Equestrian and non-equestrian activities
-Ampascachi host guides
the region) accompanying the group
-Horse riding in Peruvian Paso Horses
from Ampascachi for all programmed
routes
-Riding wear, camping equipment and
body hygiene kits
-Satellite phones and cell phone for
emergency calls
Details on what is included and what
is not included in the riding holiday
Not included
-International ﬂight tickets. However, we
-Additional meals and drinks in
guesthouses, restaurants or any other road
shop.
-Accommodation and transfers not
scheduled for the riding holiday. Any
additional transfer (for any reason,
including transfers due to ﬂight delays)
shall be paid by the traveler.
-Extra activities and packages. Let us
contracting any extra tour package.
-Laundry service.
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referencies:
region or town
exclusively visited
by the rider.
region or town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, not done
simultaneously.
region or town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, done
simultaneously.
region or town
exclusively visited
by the companion
who doesn’t go
horse riding.
Brief on the diferent regions and towns we visit
Buenos Aires and
La Pampa Gaucha:
City of Buenos aires.
City of Cordoba
Villa Carlos Paz
alta Gracia
Valle de Traslasierras:
nono
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CityofCordoba
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City of Cordoba
founded by the spanish Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera, it was named “Córdoba of the new
andalucía”. he foundation took place on July 6th, 1573 on the shore of the suquía river.
it is well-known as “La docta” as the Jesuit priests were the ones who institutionalized the
national University of Córdoba in the year 1614.
his city has been in constant growth and, at the same time, it has been able to maintain its
cultural and architectural heritage. Córdoba is today considered one of the most important
cities in argentina. it ofers to each visitor all the attractions anyone might be looking for
in a city full of day and night life and local inhabitants who are known for their friendly
attitude and good humour.
he diferent tourist sites include the pedestrian streets which connect the main “san
Martín” square, the Cathedral, the historical Cabildo, the “Manzana de las Luces”, which
includesachurchcalled“LacompañíadeJesús”,the“Casadetrejo”,the“Colegionacional
Monserrat”, and the Museum “fray José antonio de san alberto”.
he city has many entertainment attractions and commercial centres as well as a variety
of cultural events and an exciting nightlife which seems to be appealing to every traveller.
region
or town
exclusively
visited by the
companion
who doesn’t go
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town
alta Gracia
set within the beautiful valley of sierras
Chicas, in the region that the Comechingo-
nes once named Paravachasca. alta Gracia
is known by reputation as one of the most
interesting tourist centres in the region. Lo-
cated a few kilometres away from the city of
Córdoba , this city ofers each visitor exce-
llent and benign weather conditions.
he origin of alta Gracia can be traced back
to the times of the spanish colonization
when the Jesuit priests built the Jesuits es-
tancia, which are still today observed by all
visitors in the centre of the urban area. his
characteristic gives the place a unique spiri-
tual and romantic enchant.
Visitors are dazzled by the beautiful archi-
tecture of the church which was built in
baroque style. it is specially valued for the
obraje (another Jesuit construction) and
the old manor house which belonged to the
Virrey Liniers. in the interior you can admi-
re the old furniture and ornaments of the
time, among other things.
region
or town
exclusively
visited by the
companion
who doesn’t go
horse riding
Villa Carlos Paz
VillaCarlosPazisacitylocatedintheregion
ofthesierrasdeCórdoba,speciicallywithin
the territory of the Valle de Punilla near the
san roque dam. it is the most important
tourist centre in both Córdoba province
and the country. his city is especially well-
known for being one of the most popular
places for spending great summer holidays.
Carlos Paz is situated near the capital city of
Córdoba.
region
or town
exclusively
visited by the
companion
who doesn’t go
horse riding
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Valle de traslasierras
traslasierra is one of the tourist areas which still today maintains its wild landscape and can
be admired for its natural sites which are the least exploited in argentina. it is placed in the
hills of Córdoba province in the geographical centre of the country.
owner of unique and marvelous vegetation in a singular landscape, this valley is almost
hidden on the west side of the Cumbre de achala.
Most of the year around the sun shines over its sandy shores near the rivers. it was
originally the home place for the Comechingones aborigines and today we can see some
small dwellings which show the distinctive characteristics of these people in their customs
and traditions. in the visit to the valley, you can observe a unique cultural, historical and
architectural heritage with its museums, the Jesuit estancias, and the churches built during
the XViii century.
region or town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, not done
simultaneously.
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traslasierras
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town
nono
nono is a town full of history, with deep
rootsintheaborigine-hispanicbackground
and heritage.
his town was the last indigenous
settlement in traslasierra and it was the
scenario of the diferent disputes and
contentions between the aborigines and
the new claimants of land in the XVii and
XViii centuries. around this place there
were found traces of the Comechingones
civilization and the archeological sites are of
profound signiicance for their indings.
region or town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, not done
simultaneously.
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Province of Buenos aires
City of Buenos aires
he city of Buenos aires was founded by the spanish Pedro de Mendoza in 1536 and, on the
second foundation, by don Juan de Gary on June 11th, 1580. it is located on the shores of
the “río de La Plata” and has a surface of more than 200 square metres. Considered as one
of the most important cities in Latin america, the city of Buenos aires amazes every visitor
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which include part of Buenos aires province, south of Córdoba province, south of santa
fe province, and the west side of La Pampa province. its surface is exceptionally lat, which
grains. for this reason the place was given the name of “the granary of the world” as its
“surplus” along the XiX century was used and is still of use for feeding a great number
etc.).
Until the end of the XiX century and the beginning of the XX century, the Pampa
spanish in the XVi century.
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san antonio de areco is located in the heart of the Pampa húmeda of Buenos aires
province. it is at a distance of 113 km from the city of Buenos aires.
when visiting san antonio de areco, you can walk along the criollo local park “ricardo
diferent customs and traditions in the argentine countryside style. Visitors can take in
clearly seen in the visits to the estancia “La Porteña”, which is linked to the memories of the
writer ricardo Güiraldes and his famous character “don segundo sombra”.
tradition and history become one in the city of areco and on “tradition day” (november,
10th) the city celebrates the “tradition festivity”. he celebration included rodeos, horse
in this town, located in the centre of the Pampa húmeda or Pampa Gaucha, you can feel
Visitors will observe the stone streets from the colonial times, surrounded by small shops
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on the corner of the streets don
store, and the bank. it was in
this place that ” don segundo
stop. today is still a meeting point
represented in the book Martín
fierro which Gasparini illustrated
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he Lilas de areco Museum
florencio Molina Campos (1891-
1959). watercolours, oil pastels,
public.
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his riding holiday is especially designed
for people who have never horse-ridden
and would like to learn the basic steps on
horse riding, or even reinforce their basic
knowledge by horse riding around natural
places.
we will stay in estancia haras ampascachi,
we will learn through practice with criollo
and Peruvian Paso horses. riders and riding
instructors working at ampascachi, have
developed a taming technique essentially
based on respect and knowledge of horses’
behaviour which will be useful throughout
your life.
ater three very intensive days, we will
practice what we have learnt by going
aroundonhorsebackinthecountrysideand
inadditiontogettingsomepractice,youwill
also have the pleasure of appreciating the
beautiful landscape of Valle de traslasierra
on horseback.
his is a wonderful way to know places,
feel one with nature and know more about
horses, great companions of man through
the entire history of humanity.
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welcome to Córdoba, argentina. we will
pick you up at Córdoba international
airport to take you directly to our estancia
haras ampascachi.
during a two-hour trip we will enjoy the
moment from the very beginning as the
diferent landscapes will surprise us because
of their intensity and variety of shades.
Upon arrival at the estancia, we will be
welcomed with some typical food and a
wine tasting, and depending on the time,
we will have a criollo lunch.
we will have the rest of the day for free in
order to enjoy the premises of the estancia
and practice diferent activities there.
Before going to bed, we will taste the best of
local cuisine prepared by our chefs.
a place full of magic which will surely
remain in our memories!
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a country breakfast with marmalades and
pan criollo will be served at the campsite in
the hills.
ater breakfast, members of the team
of ampascachi will share with us their
experience and knowledge about the
equestrian world, and in particular, about
Peruvian Paso horses.
at irst, we will get to know the horses
by riding them and learning about their
behaviour; how they relate to each other,
how do they learn and to which stimuli
they respond each time. we will learn to
use the diferent elements that we need for
riding, such as the saddle, reins and bridles.
wewilltakeabreakforlunchattheestancia,
our chefs will prepare a variety of gourmet
food for us to taste.
in the aternoon, we will go back to the
race track we will have riding practices with
criollo trot horses (not with Peruvian Paso
horses yet). we will also learn that, as any
living being, horses need care as to how
to be fed, brushed or have their hooves
cleaned. Later, we will horse ride and enjoy
some time in the tracks.
dinner will be served at the estancia we will
spend the night.
horses are sensitive beings who give us the
chance of learning many new things!
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we will get up with the aroma of fresh
baked bread and have a delicious breakfast
at the estancia, and then, we will continue
learning more about horses.
in the morning, we will engage in diferent
horse riding practices such as riding without
stirrups, gaits and trotting, in straight roads
as well as in curves.
we will have lunch at haras ampascachi
and this will deinitely be the time that
we will start feeling pleased for all we have
learned about horses.
in the aternoon, we will continue horse
riding practices with diferent gaits, trots
and galloping.
at night, we will have dinner at the estancia
and rest for a new day to come.
it feels so good to experience physical
tiredness and feel completely happy in our
souls!
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we will wake up and taste a delicious
country style breakfast, and then, get ready
to learn more about horses by sharing time
with them.
in the morning, we will have the chance
of learning about the origen and speciic
characteristics of the Peruvian Paso horses
and their diferent “walks”, name given to
the diferent beats this breed does. we will
also practice walks, lateral gait and learn the
signals we need to know to ride the horses.
Later, we will go to the estancia to enjoy
good home-made food prepared by our
chefs.
intheaternoon,wewillcontinuepractising
the lateral gait and gallop with the Peruvian
Paso horses.
dinner will be served at the estancia, and
then, it is time to rest.
here is always much more to learn and this
is what keeps our souls awaken!
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ater breakfast, we will put into practice all
we have learned so far.
we will horse ride to a dwelling called Los
algarrobos, there we will visit a chapel
called “nuestra señora de fátima”. we
will ride along beautiful places, crossing
rivers, and discovering the lifestyle of local
dwellers who will welcome us at every place.
his chapel is of great religious and cultural
signiicance in the region as it was built to
honour the beatiied priest José Gabriel
Brochero, well-known in argentina as
“he Gaucho Priest”, loved and admired
as he was the irst person who worked in
bringing civilization to the area.
when we arrive at the chapel, we will rest at
an carob tree hill, this Gaucho priest, “he
Cura Brochero”, would take a rest, and
there, we will taste some excellent wine and
some artisanal embutidos(spiced minced
meat stufed in hot casings), salami, cheese,
etc.
ater this fantastic ride, we will go back to
the estancia, but this time it will be through
diferent routes to know even more about
the region.
Upon arrival, the team will welcome us
with a tasty criollo asado (grilled meat).
we will have the rest of the aternoon free
to either rest or enjoy the many activities
ofered at the haras ampascachi.
at night, we will have dinner at the estancia
and rest to get ready for a new day.
Being in contact with nature gives us all we
need to recover energies!
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we welcome a new day having a serrano
style breakfast while we enjoy the view of
the landscape in traslasierra.
his day will be illed with landscapes,
horses, and nature; we will start the day at
the estancia, on Peruvian Paso horseback,
heading to the place Los sauces river ts
the sea; then, we will reach a town called
“nono” and we will make a stop at a typical
tavern to have a drink.
we will continue our way into the hills of
Los nonos, we will be able to practice the
diferent gaits which are characteristic of
Peruvian Paso horses. on our way, we will
ind the rural post of ramírez family, a rural
family, ing us all about gaucho attributes.
we will make a stop at this place to taste a
delicious argentinean asado.
on our way back to the estancia, we will
go along the route which takes us to the
old town of nono. here we will see an old
tavern, the gauchos of the area used to stop
to eat some food and have a drink while
listening to music.
Upon arrival at the estancia haras
ampascachi, the team will welcome us with
a “picada serrana” (sausages and cheese
served over a wooden table). ater this
delicious meal, we will have the rest of the
day free.
dinner will be served at the estancia, and
then, it is time to rest.
wonderful ever-lasting experiences!
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we will have breakfast at the estancia tasting
home-made marmalades, breads and
pastries prepared by our chefs.
today we will horse ride up the hills of
Córdoba. our route will be through the
hills which are placed before the mountain
chain known as altas Cumbres. here we
will visit the Mercado family who lives at
the peak of the hill, a place which can only
be reached on horseback.
on our way up, we will cross the tracks of
huico, an area the hillsides are like walls
which make a micro climate; then, we will
stop for a visit at a trout farm.
when visiting the house of Mercado
family, we will see the breeds of cattle, sheep
and goats. we will share a delicious “picada
serrana” with our hosts while we share our
experiences and interests.
ater this we will go back to the estancia
haras ampascachi the team will be waiting
for us with grilled meat (asado) and some
delicious empanadas baked in a clay oven.
during lunch, we will enjoy a live of
argentinean folklore music.
we will have the aternoon free to get
relaxed in the open air, rest, read, or does
any activity as you wish.
we will have dinner at the estancia and rest
for the night.
a fantastic experience which has made our
souls feels full of life!
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today we might have a bitter-sweet feeling as
our journey is about to end, but you can come
back at any time. we will be expecting your
next visit!
during these days we have shared many
experiences and we are conident that knew
places you would have never imagined. Long-
lasting memories will always be with each of
us.
ater breakfast, we will take you to the airport
of Córdoba capital city. we will say goodbye
for now and wait for your next trip with
ampascachi. hank you so much for choosing
us!
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Number of days and nights of the riding holiday:8 days and 7 nights
Number of days on horseback: 6 days
Hours on horseback per day: between 4 to 6 hours
Nights in camping: 0
Detailed information about the riding holiday
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ACCOMMODATION
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location and services provided. Guesthouses meet quality standards at the time that amaze
us with their architecture, decoration and carefully planned details.
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More info:
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Type of accommodation: Estancia
Location: Nono, Valley of Traslasierra, Province of Córdoba.
he estancia synthesizes colonial style architecture with Jesuit reminiscences. it has eleven
rooms and two apartments. its cuisine is on the hands of expert chefs ofering an extensive
traditional argentine and international menu. it also has a swimming pool and a variety
of courts and ields for sports. as an outstanding feature, it has a stud farm Peruvian Paso
horses regarded as the best saddle horse in the world are bred.
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groups. A
not required; you may even book an individual ride, as a riding group or join another riding
group already formed.
Traslasierra is available from January 2015 to
December 2015
Duration: 8 days and 7 nights
Available dates for starting these horse riding holidays are the following:
PRICE DETAILS:
Special rates for group bookings:
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Available dates, prices, discount and
reimbursement
Per person rate: 3192 USD/ 2800 EUR / 2072 GBP
Groups of 2 or 3 people: Per person rate: 2713 USD /2380 EUR / 1761 GBP
Groups of 4 or 5 people: Per person rate: 2234 USD/1960 EUR / 1761 GBP
Groups of 6 or more people: Per person rate: 2074 USD /1820 EUR / 1346 GBP
January
February
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May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
November
December
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holiday and on the same date as you, A
If the total group consists of 2 or 3 people: 359 USD/315 EUR / 233 GBP Reimbursement
Included
-Transfers
-Accommodation
-Meals and drinks
-Equestrian and non-equestrian activities
-Ampascachi host guides
the region) accompanying the group
-Horse riding in Peruvian Paso Horses
from Ampascachi for all programmed
routes
-Riding wear, camping equipment and
body hygiene kits
-Satellite phones and cell phone for
emergency calls
Details on what is included and what
is not included in the riding holiday
Not included
-International ﬂight tickets. However, we
-Additional meals and drinks in
guesthouses, restaurants or any other road
shop.
-Accommodation and transfers not
scheduled for the riding holiday. Any
additional transfer (for any reason,
including transfers due to ﬂight delays)
shall be paid by the traveler.
-Extra activities and packages. Let us
contracting any extra tour package.
-Laundry service.
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region or Town
exclusively visited
by the rider.
region or Town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, not done
simultaneously.
region or Town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, done
simultaneously.
region or Town
exclusively visited
by the companion
who doesn’t go
horse riding.
brief on the diferent regions and towns we visit
Buenos Aires and
La Pampa Gaucha:
City of buenos aires.
City of salta
Valle de Lerma:
Chicoana
Valles Calchaquíes:
Cachi
seclantas
Molinos
angastaco
san Carlos
Cafayate
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City of salta
salta is located on the north east part of the country at about 1600
km away from buenos aires city. Founded at the end of the Xvi
century, it is one of the most beautiful historical cities in argentina.
it is situated among winding mountains and shows since its origins
many tobacco plantations.
Tourists and local citizens call this city “salta the Pretty” because
of its incredible colonial buildings, its neoclassic churches and its
shadowed squares. he indigenous roots and its rich culture have
brought a long tradition of festivities, folklore, art, music, and local
cuisine.
he city ofers the traveller the possibility of visiting ine museums
and art galleries, among which you can ind the historic Museum
of the north which tells us the history of the city and the Museum
“Casa de José evaristo uribiuru”, portraying the lifestyle that the
rich families of salta once had. he archaeological Museum of
high altitude exhibits diferent object which were found in an area
where sacriices and burials were done over the llullaillaco volcano.
he anthropological Museum shows archeological indings of the
pre -inca site called Tastil.
he city is also famous for its tamales and humitas, local dishes
cooked with tender corn, and for its delicious white torrontés wine,
produced in Cafayate, province of salta.
region or Town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, not done
simultaneously.
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valle de lerma
located in the province of salta, the valle de lerma is an extended and fertile area which
smells like wild herbs. it has a welcoming landscape which is surrounded by colonial old
houses embellished by the work of handicrat men.
he climate is similar to that of the hills and has a dry season which starts in May and lasts
until november. his valley of humid mild weather descends from the west to the east at
an average altitude of 1,100 above sea level. among its main rivers are the arenales and the
Toro, and on its south-east border we can ind the biggest artiicial lake in argentina, the
Cabra Corral.
on the north extreme of the valley it is located the great city of salta, apart from this
beautiful city, the visitor can ind many other important cities and towns such as: rosario
de lerma, Campo quijano, Cerrillos, el Carril, Chicoana, la Merced and Coronel Moldes.
To the north, the valle de lerma is connected with the quebrada de humahuaca, to the
south-east side with the majestic quebrada del Toro, and to the south with the valles
Calchaquíes.
region
or Town
exclusively
visited by the
rider.
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Chicoana
at a distance of 30 minutes by car from
salta city, surrounded by impressive
green mountains, fertile valleys, gaucho
traditions, and an amazing history, you can
ind a population who have a welcoming
attitude and make of Chicoana a place
worth visiting.
Chicoana. is located at the edge of the
green quebrada de escoipe, just some
metres away from where abreu y Figueroa
founded “san Clemente de la nueva ciudad
de sevilla” in 1576.
“san Clemente de la nueva ciudad de
sevilla” was swept away by the Chicoanas
indians, who lived in the place from
early times before Columbus discovered
américa, and for that reason, the place is
today called Chicoana.
region
or Town
exclusively
visited by the
rider.
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valles Calchaquíes
located in the north-east of argentina, in the central region of salta province, the “valles
Calchaquíes” make part of a unique geographic area of more than 500 kilometres of
longitude which is characterised by stunning mountain chains on both sides of its way,
a fructiferous area of vineyards ofering singular vines. his valley is emblematic for its
historical and cultural richness.
along the way through the valleys, you will ind small towns, among which we would
like to mention an old colonial settlement in Payogasta, Cachi, a picturesque winegrowing
town, and the Molinos, a town which has an impressive church. Farther is angastaco, san
Carlos, animaná and the city of Cafayate, the latter being well-known for its delicious
wine production. heading to the east of the valleys we can ind the Cardones national
Park, which was founded to protect the cardón cactuses, which is typical lora of the place.
he valles Calchaquíes show a great number of rivers, among which we can see its main
river called Calchaquí; which runs along the quebrada De escoipe, the valle encantado,
the quebrada De las Conchas and the quebrada De las Flechas, this being known for the
majestic rock formations. once upon a time these valleys were inhabited by sophisticated
indigenous groups such as: the Calchaquíes, the Tafí and the yokavil, also well- known
as the Diaguitas. nowadays we can see many of their traditions in the local inhabitants
lifestyles.
region or Town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, not done
simultaneously.
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Cachi
seclantas
in the heart of the valles Calchaquíes we
can encounter the town of Cachi, in the
north-east of argentina, with an altitude
of 1,228 above sea level. its local dwellers
maintain intact the ancestral traditions and
customs which can be observed in their
handicrat works in the loom, their pottery
and ceramics as well as the regional cuisine
ofered.
his old town seems like a portrait made
from a past time. it has narrow and pebbled
streets, with typical colonial style houses
which were built with local materials,
cardon wood and adobe, showing rustic
loors.
it also ofers many tourist attractions;
e.g. the Pío Pablo Díaz Museum which
shows important handicrat pieces of the
aborigine culture. Geographically speaking,
the place ofers the stunning Cerro nevado
of Cachi, which is considered an ideal place
for practicing trekking and rock climbing.
his is the prodigal land of fabrics cratsmen and the place where the salteño poncho was
irst made. it is believed that the name of this small village comes from the old name of the
brealitos river, which was before known as “seclantás” stream.
seclantás is one more of the old towns which is located on the riverbanks of the Calchaquí
river, a few metres from route 40.
in the year 1814 these lands where the meeting point in the valles Calchaquíes for the patriots
who were responsible for helping belgrano, our leader in the independence movement and
ight against the spanish Crown.
seclantás is strategically located in the centre of towns and dwellings, full of tourist and
historical attractions for the visitors.
Today the dwelling shows a main street which is central for the activities of the place. We can
observe houses with fresh galleries, roofs of reed thatch, earthenware and well-maintained
facades.
at an altitude of 2,100 metres above sea level, the climate of the village is dry and arid. it is
generally sunny and the winter is very cold.
region or Town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, done
simultaneously.
region or Town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, not done
simultaneously.
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angastaco
Molinos
he valleys always surprise their visitors for diferent reasons. sometimes it is for its
gracious shapes which make part of the mountains and the amazing colours. angastaco
has its amazing shapes and unique shades in the landscape. only the sky is unique, non-
transferable, and with its own identity.
angastaco is located in the middle of the hills, in a valley surrounded by the river of the
same name which crosses the town and has its streams in the Pucará and inishes its course
farther in the Calchaquí river. it is remarkable the contrast between the intense green
of the cultivation and the sandy soil of the valleys. as from mid-Xviii century, the local
aborigines who lived in angastaco depended on the missionaries of the “Misión Franciscana
Del rosario De Calchaquí”, settled in the dwelling of san isidro, near Cafayate.
any visitor to angastaco is embezzled by the charm of the place and feels eager to return to
wonder around this beautiful place. near the town, on the way to Cafayate, we can ind this
moon-like landscape which seems to have been patiently painted by nature, mainly in the
paths to “ventisquero” and the “Flecha”. visitors may go along its way over and over again
and each time would ind endless combinations of shapes and colours.
his dwelling is of great historical value and embezzles
visitors for its beauty. Founded in the middle of the
Xvii century was later inherited in1775 by the son of
Domingo de isasmendi, nicolás severo, who brought
the country estate into a time of prosperity. isasmendi
was the last realist governor of salta.
visitors can still see the magniicence of the chapel and
the country estate across from the main house, which is
today a hotel called “la hacienda De Molinos”. here
we can see the church of los Molinos which holds the
remains of Don nicolás severo De isasmendi, who
built it by the end of the Xviii century. he church
shows old statues and was declared national historical
monument in 1942.
he town of los Molinos is similar to any other town in
thevalleysasitisquietanditshousesaremadeofadobe,
with big windows protected with bars. he streets
are narrow and have rectal angles on the corners. he
landscape looks like a colourful palette ranging from
terracotta mingled with ochre and green colours which
make of these hills a place of breath-taking beauty.
region or Town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, not done
simultaneously.
region or Town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, not done
simultaneously.
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san Carlos
Cafayate
he town of san Carlos, in the heart of the valles
Calchaquíes, is the oldest town of the province. it was
founded four times by the spanish as the aborigines of
the area would not allow their settlement.
Finally, in the year 1630, the Jesuits could settle a mission
in this dwelling under the dedication of san Carlos De
borromeo, which gave origin to the settlement of the
picturesque town we can visit today.
it is situated in the south of the province on national
route 40, about 24 km. from Cafayate.
he town has maintained over time the same colonial
style of the local architecture which is mainly done
in adobe and baked bricks and shows narrow pebble
streets.
he construction of the church we can observe today
started in the year 1801, and was inished in 1854. he
heavy doors were curved by the missionaries. in the
interior you can observe the altar showing very old
images such as the “virgen De la Dolorosa, san Juan,
and the Cristo Penitencial”, which are venerated by
all believers. it is remarkable the presence of aborigine
decoration and the presence of artistic manifestations
from the Cuzco school.
Cafayate is a small town located in the wonderful valles
Calchaquíes about 190 km. south from the city of salta.
it is surrounded by attractive vineyards which have
become famous for the high quality of their wines such
as the varietal torrontés, which is a fruity, dry stylish
white wine, as well as for the diferent red wines such as
the cabernet sauvignon and the malbec.
it has a fantastic climate with sunny days and fresh
evenings all the year around that make this place the
best option and the perfect climate for the cultivation
of grapes.
Cafayate ofers a wide range of tourist attractions
which include memorable landscapes in the hills which
can be admired perching as great protectors of the
vineyards; then, the wine routes which are well-known
visits treasured by all visitors; and inally, the various
artistic and cultural options to be visited which include
handicrat markets, museums and various tastings of
the regional cuisine.
region or Town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, not done
simultaneously.
region or Town
visited by the
rider and the
companion who
doesn’t go horse
riding, done
simultaneously.
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Province of buenos aires
City of buenos aires
he city of buenos aires was founded by the spanish Pedro de Mendoza in 1536 and, on the
second foundation, by Don Juan de Gary on June 11th, 1580. it is located on the shores of
the “río de la Plata” and has a surface of more than 200 square metres. Considered as one
of the most important cities in latin america, the city of buenos aires amazes every visitor
oPTional eXTension oF The riDinG holiDays
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which include part of buenos aires province, south of Córdoba province, south of santa
Fe province, and the west side of la Pampa province. its surface is exceptionally lat, which
grains. For this reason the place was given the name of “the granary of the world” as its
“surplus” along the XiX century was used and is still of use for feeding a great number
etc.).
until the end of the XiX century and the beginning of the XX century, the Pampa
spanish in the Xvi century.
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san antonio de areco is located in the heart of the Pampa húmeda of buenos aires
province. it is at a distance of 113 km from the city of buenos aires.
When visiting san antonio de areco, you can walk along the criollo local park “ricardo
diferent customs and traditions in the argentine countryside style. visitors can take in
clearly seen in the visits to the estancia “la Porteña”, which is linked to the memories of the
writer ricardo Güiraldes and his famous character “Don segundo sombra”.
Tradition and history become one in the city of areco and on “Tradition Day” (november,
10th) the city celebrates the “Tradition Festivity”. he celebration included rodeos, horse
in this town, located in the centre of the Pampa húmeda or Pampa Gaucha, you can feel
visitors will observe the stone streets from the colonial times, surrounded by small shops
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on the corner of the streets Don
store, and the bank. it was in
this place that ” Don segundo
stop. Today is still a meeting point
represented in the book Martín
Fierro which Gasparini illustrated
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he lilas de areco Museum
Florencio Molina Campos (1891-
1959). Watercolours, oil pastels,
public.
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his holiday has been designed for visiting
the north of argentina, one of the regions
ancient traditions and indescribable
landscapes are still alive.
We will ride our Peruvian Paso horses
through the heart of the valle Calchaquí,
from Cachi, a town with a charming
landscape beauty, the nevado de Cachi on
sight and the colonial architecture giving
the feeling that time never passes by.
in Cachi, before riding the horses, we will
take some time to walk around the streets,
visit the crats market and some wineries
that make excellent wines.
our equestrian route will continue in
seclantás, Molino, angastaco until san
Carlos town. in all these towns, the andean
and colonial landscape has a captivating
mark.
We will leave the horses in san Carlos to
take ampascachi´s logistics Team bus to
Cafayate, a town in the valley, worldwide
known by its excellent wines.
his horseback riding trip will give the
traveller an idea of the majestic beauty of
the valley, the people and their ancestral
traditions that you can only appreciate on
horseback.
he north of argentina, and particularly
the valle Calchaquí, keeps many secrets;
pre-Colombian traditions still remain
intact and original people that us their art
and culture live there. a once-in-a-lifetime
experience will stuf your mind with good
memories and wonderful anecdotes to
share.
rememberthatthisholidayofersaspeciic
program for non-riding companions so that
you can share this experience together. you
can also extend this trip by visiting buenos
aires with its tango traditions and the
Pampa húmeda in san antonio de areco,
the customs and traditions of the irst
gauchos are still alive and, in addition, we
will stay in a typical estancia of this region.
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We will welcome you at salta airport and
ater a thirty-minute drive we will arrive at
the solar de la Plaza hotel, located in the
downtown area of the city.
During the trip, we will discover why salta
is called “he Pretty”.
upon arrival at the hotel, we may have a rest
or go around the city. We will have lunch at
the solar del Convento restaurant.
We will have the aternoon free to rest from
the trip and if you are interested, our guide
will you around the city until dinner time.
Dinner will be at Peña los Cardones, a
traditional place, and then we will return to
the hotel.
salta, you have been called “he Pretty”,
fair enough!
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ater a bufet breakfast at the solar de la
Plaza hotel, we will head to ampascachi’s
equestrian Centre in la Casa de la
Tradición.
We know how important the connection
between riders and horses is for making
equestrian routes nicer; thus, today we will
start by going on a mutual recognition with
horses.
First, ampascachi’s Team members will
be introduced and accompany us in our
equestrian route. We will then meet the
horses and choose the one that will be
our route companion, with whom we
will practice and go around la Casa de la
Tradición for a couple of hours ride.
We will have lunch in ampascachi
equestrian Centre that is in the main
country house of estancia la Casa de la
Tradición and then we will go to the city
of salta by bus and have the aternoon free.
hose who would like to go around and
visit places typical of the city are free to go
ahead.
We will have dinner and go to bed at the
solar de la Plaza hotel.
horses develop true, long lasting and loyal
bonds!
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We will have breakfast at the hotel and
take a bus that will go through the Cuesta
del obispo until Cachi, a small town with
ancient customs that remain intact and our
horses will be waiting for us.
upon arrival at Cachi, we will stay in
la Merced del alto hotel located on the
outskirts of this town.
We will go around this small town with
its narrow cobbled streets, typical colonial
style houses entirely built with materials
from the region: Cactus wood, adobe and
rustic loors.
We will try northern food at the Molino de
Cachi restaurant.
in the aternoon, we will go on a tour
circuit around Cachi and ind out secrets,
traditions and crats.
We will return to the hotel for dinner and
go to bed.
Traditions and culture us what a place is
like!
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almost surely, the day will be sunny and
we will have breakfast at the hotel while we
enjoy the moving landscape of the nevado
de Cachi hill.
We will then get the horses to start our ride.
We will ride until seclantás, a town in the
centre of the valles Calchaquíes, a place
the ight for argentine independence took
place and the inca ruins, bearing witness to
the inhabitants of these lands.
We will stop riding to have lunch in the
vicinity of the legendary national highway
40, which connects the south to the north
of argentina, next to the andean mountain
range.
We will then take our equestrian route
back again and go over the Camino de los
artesanos (Cratsmen road) and arrive at
seclantás ampascachi’s logistics Team will
be waiting for us with the camp set up.
We will spend the night at the camp and
share dinner.
by discovering these landscapes on
horseback, we will feel part of nature!
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