| Horseback is a perfect way to see the
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| | borders of Argentina were formed to some
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| spectacular landscapes of Argentina and
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| | extent by the expansion west, north and
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| Chile. These two countries encompass an
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| | south of the Gaucho culture. That culture
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| exciting and colourful land that contains
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| | is alive and thriving today and it can be
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| almost every landscape and climate
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| | experienced first hand at the many
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| imaginable - from lush rainforests to
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| | estancias (ranches) throughout Chile and
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| harsh and arid deserts to the native
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| | Argentina. Staying at a working ranch is
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| forests, lakes and fjords of Patagonia.It
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| | one of the best ways to experience
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| is a part of the world rich in culture
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| | contemporary rural life and see the
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| and history with a unique infusion of old
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| | Gaucho (or Huaso in Chile) way of life.
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| and new world. The amazing geography and
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| | The estancias provide first class
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| the welcoming rural cultures provide the
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| | accommodation, delicious traditional
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| raw ingredients for amazing and
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| | cuisine and the perfect base for
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| unforgettable horseback trekking.With
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| | exploring the surrounding countryside.
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| many of the most beautiful wilderness
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| | From some estancias it is also possible
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| areas inaccessible by road you can
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| | to organise fishing or hunting trips and
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| venture far from the beaten track and
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| | even a game of Polo for the courageous.
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| explore the country much as the early
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| | Optimundo works with 20 of the best
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| settlers would have done in centuries
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| | estancias in Chile and Argentina, contact
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| past.We can arrange horseback treks in
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| | us for booking details.The author worked
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| many locations from the northern deserts
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| | and travelled in South America for many
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| to Patagonia and most places in between.
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| | years before setting up Optimundo, a
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| Treks can take the form of half-day
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| | travel company that specialises in
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| excursions to local beauty spots or
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| | private tours to Chile and Argentina.
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| multiple-day treks that take you far out
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| | Optimundo offers a range of exclusive
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| into the wilderness regions where you can
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| | luxury travel itineraries that have been
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| relax in the evenings round a camp fire
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| | designed with expert knowledge of the
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| and sleep under the southern stars.The
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| | region. The company also provides a
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| horse is an integral part of history and
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| | efficient and friendly tailor-made
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| culture in Argentina particularly, but
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| | service, so that you can specify the
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| also in Chile. The Spanish conquest of
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| | elements that you want in your perfect
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| the Americas would have been very
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| | trip to Chile and Argentina.
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| different without the horse. The modern
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