Transport yourself back to the bustling life of a working ranch in Patagonia. Spend the morning or afternoon with the baqueanos, learning about their daily activities and how to care for the horses, as well as indulge in traditional snacks and beverages.
Baqueano Cultural Experience Half Day Tour
3 hrs total
Low
CLP $88.000
Spend a morning with the baqueanos and get a glimpse of the traditional Patagonian lifestyle. During your time with these Patagonian cowboys and girls — descendants of horsemen who came to work ranches in this remote region more than a century ago — you will learn about their special clothing, saddles and other horse tack. They can show you how to properly saddle a horse, nail a horseshoe and, of course, how to ride!
In Patagonia, they live up to the Spanish saying “Happy Belly, Happy Heart.” The baqueanos will be happy to take a break, share a mate, and proudly tell you about their culture. Mate, an herbal tea made from yerba mate leaves, is heavily woven into Patagonia’s lifestyle and sharing this hot beverage is a beloved tradition with high significance. Let yourself have a savory treat of sopaipillas with pebre, a classic Chilean combination of pumpkin bread and fresh salsa. By the end of this cowboy journey, you will have a much better understanding of what it was like to live and work in this remote corner of South American before the arrival of tourism.
What is there to enjoy?
What does it include?
- 1 Time with our baqueanos. Ask them all your questions about life in Patagonia!
- 2 Learn about the horse equipment and care, and go for a ride.
- 3 Take a photo with a traditional cowboy and on a strong, spirited Patagonian horse, made complete with the Paine Massif in the background!