Just 15 kms west of Pisco del Elqui as the crow flies is the historic Río Hurtado valley. Here, more than forty rock paintings are the last traces of the ancient Indian culture of the Diaguitas, whose gold mines attracted the Inca to the valley some time later.
The Spaniards, who arrived in the
16th century, followed the old trade trail of the Inca, known as the Inca
Trail, upstream from the Río Hurtado and further over the Andes.
They gave this pass its name ¨Linia Santa Rosa¨ and still today,
thousands of animals and their herdsmen follow this trail from Chile to
the summmer pastures in Argentina. It is not surprising then that the Hurtado
district has only approximately 250 kilometers of road than can be traveled
in car but thousands of kilometers of cattle trails. Such conditions make
it perfect for exploring on horseback, giving you the opportunity to enjoy
the region´s spectacular scenery and clear skies.  |
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| General Info "Visit us in our Paradise between the Pacific and the upper Andes in Northern Chile, 100 km east of La Serena. The English, German, and Spanish speaking Hacienda Los Andes-Team offers YOU easy access to pure Andean nature and wilderness. We ride with you to the wild side of mountains, sierras and canyons. You can hike on our 1,200 acre private nature reserve or just relax and enjoy colonial lodging, our botanical garden, whirlpool, and Chilean country food." |
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| Accomodation Service Horsebacktrekking – one and multiday adventures for non-riders and riders. Tailor made programs into the Andes. |
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