In the saddle, swaying with the rhythm of your horse is another way to take in the spectacular scenery at a slower pace. It is also a wonderful way to meet the huasos (cowboys), campesinos and Mapuche indigenous villages of the Pucón region. Some common destinations are Liucura and Quelhue. It is also a different way to get to some of the more out-of-the-way natural wonders, like Salto El Claro, Cañi Cordillera and Laguna El Espejo. Some stables arrange not only half-day and full-day excursions, but also multi-day explorations of this land’s hidden treasures.

Location:
Pucón, Chile

Horseback Riding

Getting There
Campo Atilco (Antilco, near Pucón, Tel.: 9-713-9758, E-mail: info@atilco.com, URL: www.antilco.com). Huepilmalal (Km 27, Camino Pucón-Termas de Huife, Tel.: 9-643-2673, E-mail: info@huepilmalal.cl, UR

Price Description: Approximately $30 for a half-day and $70 for full-day excursions.

Relative price: Mid-Range

Travel Skills: beginner/easy.

Hiking and trekking in Villarrica and Huequerhue National Parks, scaling Volcán Villarrica, rafting, kayaking, birdwatching, fly fishing, visiting the Museo Mapuche and Mapuche communities. In winter, there are skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports.

Currencies accepted
Chilean Peso

By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 25 Jan 2009

Updated: 06 Jul 2009

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Reviews

Traveler Reviews of Horseback Riding

Horseback ride with Antilco

I went out for a 7 day ride into the Andes, which was probably the best experience of my vacation. First there was a preparation day, they showed us handling tack and we went out for a 4-hour ride. The next day we went of to the mountains. Our group of 5 had 2 guides, Luis a Chilean "arriero" cowboy and Ale a Chilean lady and real cowgirl who spoke English. They took us around snow-capped volcanoes, huge rainforest trees and hot springs in the forest.  All in all this experience was awesome. I liked every moment of it.

Traveler on Jan 29, 2009

Horserides with Antilco - Pucon

This is a great guide, well-organized, friendly and helpful to the less experienced riders, good value.

susanne from Germany on Apr 29, 2007