Horse riding in the Chilean Andes,
up from Bano Morales in the cajon del Maipo, near Santiago:
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Our guides are men who were brought up in these mountains, like the horses. Known as arrieros when working, they know the cordillera well from years of experience, and have the same footsureness and ability to take a safe route as do the horses. Their primary education has been the mountain and its behaviour and secrets. They respect the cordillera de los Andes and they also love it. Inevitably riding in a mountain range has its dangers, but with much care and good guidance these can be avoided. The photos below are of the two chief guides, Octavio and Alejandro. We have also included some pictures of them kitted up as huasos for a rodeo - a favourite sport in these parts.
Alejandro
Octavio
with today's bread freshly baked
Octavio and son Cristobal, Alejandro
Above, the guides, or arrieros, working with tourists in the mountains near Bano Morales
Below, riding in a local rodeo. Here, they call themselves 'huasos'.
above left, Alejandro
left Octavio and son Cristobal
above, Cristobal