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January 8, 2018: Gauchos and Horses

 

As with North America's west, horses and horse-back riding are very much part of the culture in Patagonia.  While visiting Torres del Paine National Park, I was surprised at the large stable of horses at our hotel (Hotel Las Torres), which one can rent for trail rides.

01 Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine (30)

07 Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine (6)

Horses are allowed to free range graze when off duty during the day, but at dusk the gauchos round them up and guide them towards their corrals.

02 Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine (35)

03 Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine (36)

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A few more scenes for your interest....

06 Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine (44)

08 Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine (45)

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  • Horse near Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine NP
  • Horse near Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine NP
  • Gauchos rounding up horses, Torres del Paine NP
  • Gauchos rounding up horses, Torres del Paine NP
  • Gauchos rounding up horses, Torres del Paine NP
  • Corral at Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine NP
  • Corral at Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine NP
  • Corral at Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine NP
  • Corral at Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine NP
  • Corral at Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine NP

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