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Riding in the beautiful nature of Salta, discovering gaucho life and folkloric music and bbq
  RETO horseriding Argentina in Chicoana, Salta province. 40 km from Salta capital / All Regions German website   Spanish website  

No luxury, no ranch. Reto offers real gaucho life. Riding in nature of Salta. Enjoying bbq in the shade, life folkloric music and history. 1-6 days.

Latin America > Argentina > All Regions > Chicoana, Salta province. 40 km from Salta capital

Chicoana is known as a traditional gaucho town which is still not completely discovered by tourism. This is what gives the town it's welcoming character and flexibility.
The town and surroundings are filled with history as this is where the independence war against the Spanish started, if interested we will tell and show you all about it. The mountains surrounding Chicoana are very impressive and filled with small trails, gaucho huts and amazing views on other mountains, lakes, stars and even Gondor spotting is possible.
Chicoana is located in the south of the Salta province, just 40 km from Salta capital, next to the road to Cachi and Cafayate.

 
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Excursions:


We do horseriding mainly but can organise you classes in folkloric dancing or playing instruments. It's also posible to organize workshops in working with leather or preparing local food like bbq, tamal or locro.
One of our tours goes to a lake where you can do fishing if you want to and we can organize your trips to the other touristic places in the province of Salta. A combination of horse riding and mtb is also a possibility.
 

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Traveling by car:
Chicoana is easy to reach by car as it's located just next to road to Cachi and Cafayate. When you are backpacking it's easy to take a bus from Salta capital which will bring you to Chicoana in less than 1 hour, but we do have a pick-up service, we can come to Salta capital to pick you up and drop you off after the ride.

Traveling by plane:
You can fly in to Salta airport where we can easily pick you up (it;s only 30-40 minutes away by car).
Pickup service is possible
 

Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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  nearby /
on the property		 Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away		 Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away		 Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Restaurants ok      
National Historic Sites ok      
Theater       ok
Galleries / Museum       ok
Cinema       ok
Shopping ok      
Fitness Center ok      
Lake/river for swimming   ok    
Fishing     ok  
Water skiing       ok
Canoeing / Kayaking       ok
White-Water Rafting       ok
Biking ok      
Mountain biking ok      
Hiking ok      
Wildlife Viewing   ok    
Birding   ok    
 


riding in to the mountains... amazing experience!

riding in to the mountains... amazing experience!
live music on top of the mountain...

live music on top of the mountain...

Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
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Category


Holiday Company, B & B for Horses, Horse Trekking Station, Working Ranch, B & B for Horsemen, Campground / Campsite
     
Opening: all-year  
Guest Capacity: 12  
Minimum age for guests: age 6 & up  

General description:


No luxury, no ranch. Reto offers real gaucho life. Riding in nature of Salta. Enjoying bbq in the shade, life folkloric music and history. 1-6 days.

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Riding facility
  • Riding area / bridle-path

Details of the Riding area


We ride into the beautifull mountains and canons of Salta, discovering the gaucho culture of Chicoana town. All riding is done outdoors on horses depending the level of the rider.

More details of the property


1/2 to 6 day tour
transfer from Salta
licenced by the ministery of tourism
insurances
life folkloric music while riding
talks about history and myths of the region and its nature
 

What we have to offer
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  • Bring Your Own Horse
  • Horses for guests available
  • Riding lessons - Riding classes
  • Accommodation for one night only
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Weekend stays
  • Weekly
  • Long Term stays
  • Family Trips
  • Honeymoon Packages
  • accommodation for Non-Riders too
  • Horseshoe pitching
  • Dancing (classes)
  • Fishing
  • Bike rental
  • Massage
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Evening program
  • Barbecues
  • Language classes

Additional Animals on the property:


14 horses (most crollo, some Peruvian). a cat and a dog that enjoy all the attention the cab get.

Other offers and explanations


With us you don't only ride horses, there's live folkloric music while riding as the gaucho/guide plays and sings.
Our tours are personal and in small groups as this is the way to share gaucho life.
 

Horses available in our riding program
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Horses available in our riding program
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Number of Horses:
in all >15 Horses are available.

Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders

Riding
(Trained for / Saddle):
Western, For guided Trail Rides, also Ride on your Own

More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)


our horses are mostly criollo and some Peruvian. We train them ourselves and horses on different levels. Safety is a key-term so riding experience you have to show before gettin on a difficult horse.
 

Riding program
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  • with horses for rent
  • also with your own horse
  • Ride on your own
  • Guided Trail Rides
  • All-day Rides
  • Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
  • Weekend Rides
  • Short Week 3-5 days
  • 5-8 days
  • Trailrides on request
  • Horse Trekking with different Stations
  • Horse Trekking with solid Station
  • Cattle Drive
  • Gaucho Riding
  • Handicapped Riding

Minimum age for Trail Rides:
Children age 6 & up

Riding experience:
No restriction

Demand on rider:
little demands

Big/Heavy Riders:
on request

Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program


As our tours are personal we adjust the program to the level and wishes you have! Trails possible on every level and horses available on every level of experience as well.
We do handicapped riding!
 

Accommodations for guest horses
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Accommodations for guest horses
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Number of Guest Horses:
in all 12 Guest Horses are welcome

Distance to the Accommodation:
The Riding stables are on the property directly.

Kind of accommodation:
Paddock - Pasture


Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse


horse needs to be well trained and used to ride outdoors and in the mountains, as the terrain we ride is rocky and sometimes steep (depending on tour). Your horse needs to be accustomed to other horses and not be violent towards our own horses.
 

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
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General information of the Training:
with the own Horse, Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction

Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children, especially for older Riders

Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
age 6 & up

Training qualifications:
We don't give riding lessons in a paddock but we do train you if you want to learn riding gaucho style or work with cows. Everything is done while riding outdoors, enjoying nature and mountains.

Riding Classes / Lessons
Western Riding, Training to sit the horse well, Recreational riding, Trekking, Training for Young Horses, Handicapped Riding

Special Classes
As we adjust our tours and classes to the level and wishes of the rider we are very flexible and can help you with anything you want to know about gaucho style riding.
 

Guest lodgings
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Guest lodgings
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Staying the night with a gaucho family, sharing their life style and traditions!

5 Single / double room(s) :
The rooms are in the houses of authentic gaucho families. The families love to share their culture and traditions so it's the opportunity to discover gaucho life. All the families welcome people once in a while and they do it because they like it.

Amenities - special features:
Sheets

2 Tents, Tepees, Hay Stores etc.:
2 tents available for 2 persons each which will be on the campside of the municipality. Toilet and shower available and on just a few meters of the central square. If you bring your own tent it's for free!

2 Campground / Campsites:
there's one campsite of the municipality which includes toilet and shower on just a few meters of the central square.
The second campsite is our own garden where you are welcome to camp if you ride out with us!

5 Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:
Campers and motor homes can also be stationed on the campsites. There's one campsite of the municipality which includes toilet and shower on just a few meters of the central square.
The second campsite is our own garden where you are welcome to stay if you ride out with us!

Amenities - special features:
Toilet and wash room, Showers, Electricity supply
 

Catering
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Catering
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Kind of Catering:
Self-Catering, Breakfast on request possible, Half-board on request possible, Full-board on request possible, Vegetarian Meals

More information of the Catering:
As all our tours are personal and adjusted to your own wishes we can also discuss the catering and get to an agreement on the price. Experienced in vegetarian cooking and bbq with veggies.
 

General information of the accommodation
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Special features:
Dogs permitted, Handicap accessible, Washing machine, Internet access

More information of the accommodation:
we are located in a small town where you can get everything you need. Surrounded by mountains and there are different restaurants, bars and internet available in town.
 

Rates and contact

Rates of the accommodation

Rates of the single / double bedroom:

 8,00  Euro / Day
 

Rates of Tens, Tepees,
Hay Stores etc.:

 2,00  Euro / Day
 

Rates of Campgrounds / Campsites:

 2,00  Euro / Day
 

Rates of the Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:

 2,00  Euro / Day

Rates of the Horses for rent

Rates for renting a Horse:

 35,00 Euro per day/horse

Notes to the rental costs:
Rates include guide, bbq prepared in the shade of tree, pick up from Salta, insurance, live music and more.
Staying more days? No pick-up? More people? Ask for prices of packages.

Rates Guest Horses

Boarding fee:

 Included in the Rates of the accommodation.

Feeding fee:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation.

Notes about the cost:
Costs depend on the season and wishes of the owner.

Rates Riding Classes

Rates for riding lessons:

 Included in the Rates of the accommodation. lessons are given while riding outdoors and in an informal way. If you want one on one lessons please ask for the prices on forehand.


Contact

  Company: RETO horseriding
  First name: Tono
  Last name: Vera
  Country: Argentina
  Phone: + 54 387 4862918
  Phone 2: + 54 9387 4862918

You can contact us with the following languages:
German, English, French, Spanish, Dutch

The best way to contact us is by calling one of the numbers above, this will be contested in Spanish. If you want to contact us in another language, send us an email and we will respond quickly.

 
  E-Mail address: Inquiry