Horse Riding and Parade in Corrientes
This incredible Estancia in Corrientes offers something really hard to find: the opportunity of going horse riding and participating in a horse parade. This takes place in Curuzu Cuatia. If we talk about gaucho tradition, this is the best option to experience it. Not only will the riders have a great ride, but they will also participate in the town’s traditional horse parade.
The parade takes place every year in the month of November. It’s done to celebrate the birth of the town. This was the first patriotic town; it was founded by Manuel Belgrano. Lots of people on their horses participate in the parade. To be part of such an important event is a unique opportunity.
The riding starts at the Estancia and goes for many miles. The last stop is in the Rural Society of Curuzu Cuatia, where the parade takes place. The guests will sleep three nights in the Estancia and one night in a working post in the farm.
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Curuzu Cuatia
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AccomodationBreakfastDinnerLunchprivate GuidesRiding Horses
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Itinerary
- Day 1 - 13th of November. Arrival at the Estancia at 14 hs. Guests will try out the horses. There will be an afternoon snack and a walk to the Curuzu Cuatia Stream. Dinner and night at the Estancia.
- Day 2 - 14th of November. Early breakfast (6.30 AM) and then a ride to “Puesto Tacuru”. It’s a 14 kilometers ride. Lunch will be there. In the afternoon, the riding continues until “Puesto Ovejero”, located in the Estancia San Luis del Garabata. This is an 8 kilometer ride. Dinner and night will be here.
- Day 3 - 15th of November. There will be a long 42 kilometer horse ride to get to the Rural Society of Curuzu Cuatia. There will be a picnic on the way and a snack once they get there. The horses will stay at the Rural Society. A car will take the riders back to the Estancia so they can rest and get ready for the parade the next day. Dinner and night at the Estancia San Agustín.
- Day 4 - 16th of November. Guests will be taken to Curuzu to meet their horses and prepare for the parade. After the parade they will be taken back to the Estancia by car. There will be an asado and a goodbye bonfire.
- Day 5 - 17th of November. Morning check-out.
Location
Curuzu Cuatia is a city located at the south of Corrientes province. It's at the crossing of the National Route 119 with the Provincial Route 126, at 318 lilometers of the capital city of Corrientes.
Other activities for riders and non riders companions
Around the Estancia there are many places to visit. One can come and go from the Estancia, or either continue traveling once the ride is over. Some of the places we recommend are:
- Esteros de Ibera: This is a good option to do once the riding is over. It’s a few hours away from the Estancia. Once there, you can navigate in the lagoons and take walks to watch the local fauna. The Caraya monkeys are very popular.
- Dorado fishing: This can be done in the Estancia, in the Curuzu Cuatia River. The place does not have the equipment, so guests must bring their own. They can either do fly fishing or spinning. Another option is to hire a guide. They can take you to “Paso de los Libres”, a good fishing spot that is 75 kilometers away.
- Handcraft: The surroundings are full of handcraft. It’s worthwhile to take some time to get to know the artisans and their products. It is also a good way of helping the local economy. Wool is very popular in Curuzu Cuatia. “Coronados de Gloria” is a good place to see some local crafts.
- Yapeyu: It’s 124 kilometers away from San Agustin. You get there by taking a 7 kilometer detour from Route 14. This is the hometown of General San Martin. Guests can still visit the ruins of his house which are carefully guarded by a structure. Yapeyu is a quiet, lovely town that lies on the banks of Uruguay River.
- Curuzu Cuatia: The place was founded in 1.810 so it has very old constructions. It has many sculptures, colonial facades and a big main square. It has a lovely church, “Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Curuzu Cuatia”, which was built in 1.797.