The challenge of crossing the Andes on horseback

Crossing the Andes mountain range represents a hard and long journey with a striking natural beauty that places us in the midst of immensity itself.

It is considered more than a horseback vacation. It is a wonderful and unique horseback riding expedition with major challenges.

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It is the vision of the snow-capped mountains, the valleys, rivers and waterfalls.

Alone in the middle of this immense mountain range, we come face to face with inclement weather and everything that is in front of us.

Words can hardly explain how we feel within that solitary scene of profound beauty as we ride across the Andes.

The Andes are a mix of adventure and effort; beauty, solitude and magnificence. You will see what it means to spend 6 or 7 nights sleeping outdoors or in tents, riding your horse up to 7 hours a day on some occasions, withstanding harsh weather conditions and appreciating the true value of horses in such circumstances.

You will also understand what the Argentine national hero, General José de San Martin, must have felt when he crossed the Andes with his army to start one of the most important emancipating feats in America.

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