Horse Riding & Fly Fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Horse riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

A 20,000 hectare private estancia nestled in the foothills of the Andes in Argentine Patagonia, close to the border with Chile and surrounded by Lanin National Park.

# Argentina # Patagonia # Quillen

Destination Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

We are opened 4 months of the year. Spring: November & December Fall: March & April

# Argentina # Patagonia # Quillen

Destination Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Caballadas offers some of the most breathtaking horse-riding adventures in the country across pristine Patagonian wilderness.

# Argentina # Patagonia # Quillen

Destination Buenos Aires

ARGENTINA

Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia CHILE Bahìa Blanca Neuquén ESTANCIA

San Martin de los Andes AIRPORT DISTANCES 2h 30min San Carlos de Bariloche San Martin de los Andes 140km • 2.5hour drive Neuquen Esquel 290km • 4.5 hour drive Bariloche 300km • 5 hour drive

South America

Location Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Estancia Caballadas’ secluded hilltop lodge is tucked into a circle of trees, protecting it from the strong Patagonian wind, but leaving it with a stunning panoramic view across the Quillen valley.

# Private Lodge # 8 bedrooms # 5 bathrooms # Max 12 guests Valley Lodge Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

The lodge is styled like a chalet, with a traditional Oak wood finish and simple, cosy interiors. The lodge comes fully equipped and provides family run service to our guests.

# Private Lodge # 8 bedrooms # 5 bathrooms # Max 12 guests Valley Lodge Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Includes • Host • Personal chef and staff • Four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, tea & dinner • Wine & beer with meals • Internet - Wi-Fi (slow) • Laundry services

# Private Lodge # 8 bedrooms # 5 bathrooms # Max 12 guests Valley Lodge Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Estancia Caballadas’ secluded hilltop lodge is tucked into a circle of trees, protecting it from the strong Patagonian wind, but leaving it with a stunning panoramic view across the Quillen valley. The lodge is styled like a chalet, with a traditional Oak wood finish and simple, cosy interiors.

# Private Lodge # 8 bedrooms # 5 bathrooms # Max 12 guests Valley Lodge Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Family-owned and run for over a hundred years, the Lagos-Marmol family have a common goal, to protect the natural beauty of Estancia Caballadas for future generations to enjoy.

# Family Owned # Family Run

Family Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

We provide authentic itineraries for our guests to explore and enjoy the real Patagonia.

# Family Owned # Family Run

Family Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Our guests have the rare opportunity to experience a way of life that has been protected and preserved for over five generations.

# Family Owned # Family Run

Family Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Caballadas is home to about 60 beautiful horses that roam free on our 20,000- hectare ranch. You will ride well-schooled, local stock horses mixed with Anglo- Normandos, Criollos, and polo ponies. Our large selection of horses allows us to cater to all riding abilities and confidence levels.

# Patagonian Horses

Horses Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

The horses of Patagonia are diﬀerent. They are a rare combination of breeds. What makes them unique is their strength, endurance, and, most importantly, their ability overcome obstacles.

# Patagonian Horses

Horses Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Caballadas has a large selection of saddles and tack. Our saddles include Chilean saddles (designed with comfort in mind for long days in the saddle), “pato” saddles (similar to a U.S. Western-style saddle with a horn), old army saddles, and polo saddles.

# Saddles # Tacks

Tacks Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Horse-riding is the best way to explore the estancia and with a variety of terrains to cover, the experience is more suited to confident riders. With over 60 horses roaming free on the property, it’s a horse lover’s arcadia.

# Horse Riding Heaven

Horse Riding Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

You can either stay at the lodge to enjoy daily explorations of the estancia, or opt for a longer cabalgata, a few days of exhilarating riding across the most remote parts of the estancia, camping out each night.

# Horse Riding Heaven

Horse Riding Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

The estancia organises multi-day horse-riding trips into the Andes, passing through spectacular landscapes, crossing steep mountains with extraordinary views, fording rivers and galloping along pristine lake-side beaches lined with emerald-coloured Patagonian pine trees.

# Riding into the Andes

Horse Riding Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Exclusive access to the estancia’s 14km of pristine river waters, private creeks and the stunning Lago Quillen make this an excellent fly-fishing destination, with brown and rainbow trout as the catch.

# Fly Fishing # Quillen River # Brown and Rainbow Trout

Fly Fishing Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

# Fly Fishing # Quillen River # Brown and Rainbow Trout

Fly Fishing Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Extra activities • Boat Rides • Hiking • Bird watching • Star Gazing • 4x4 trips

# Horse Riding Heaven

Extra Activities Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

We ride on our private ranch through the mountains, crossing rivers and creeks and entering enchanted forests with ancient monkey puzzle trees.

# Riding into the Andes

Horse Riding Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Under the guidance of passionate horseman, Santiago Uriburu, you will learn about life in the Patagonian ‘campo’. You can explore by foot, horseback, 4×4, or visit remote lake-side beaches by speed boat.

# Meet your Guide # Santiago Uriburu

Guided Guided Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread from Head Chef, Erika, and you’ll always find a bowl of dulce de leche nearby (delicious on toast). Excellent food is served by our chef, offering a variety of traditional local dishes that our family has been cooking for over a century.

# Patagonian Cooking

Cuisine Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Lunchtime barbecues are prepared while we are riding or fishing , and may take place out on the ranch outside or at one of our barns.

# Patagonian Cooking

Cuisine Cuisine Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Picnic days may include sandwichs, empanadas, mildness, potato tortillas and other savory items. Picnics are carried on our saddlebags on the horse.

# Patagonian Cooking

Cuisine Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

Here at Caballadas, we believe in the value of sharing our love of the mountains and natural places with others – but also know we need to take care of them if they are to be here for future generations. La Liga is a volunteer organization over 70 years old that provides clothing and household goods to the members of the community surrounding the estancia.

# Sustainability Giving Back Horse Riding & Fly fishing in Private Ranch in Patagonia

We employ sustainable practices in our daily operations – everything from recycling in our offices and leaving only footprints on our adventures.

# Sustainability

Giving Back Incredible People – Authentic Argentine Vast Open Privacy and Family Owned and Experiences Exclusivity Operated Since 1908 Space to Explore

Unique Natural Amazing Horseback World-Class Sustainability Landscapes Riding Fly Fishing

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