On Horseback around Tandil`s Mountain Range

Tandil, with its millenary sierras and rural landscapes, is the perfect setting to live an authentic gaucho experience. Among the options offered by this city, Raíces stands out as a rural tourism enterprise that combines horseback riding, ecotourism and local gastronomy, providing a unique connection with the life of the Argentine countryside.

Horseback Riding in the Sierras: Nature and Tradition

Raíces guided horseback rides are much more than just a simple horseback ride. Departing from Campo San José, the approximately 2-hour rides allow you to explore pastures, border the Chapaleofú stream and go deep into mountain trails, while the guides share stories about livestock production and native flora.

1. Educational approach: Before riding, visitors learn about horse temperament, saddle types (such as the classic Creole saddle) and basic riding techniques, ideal for both beginners and experienced riders.
2. Personalized pace: Groups are small, and each horse is assigned according to the rider's experience, offering everything from leisurely rides to exciting gallops.
3. Sunsets and bonfires: Some excursions include moments of relaxation at sunset, with mateadas, guitarreadas and traditional asados, reviving gaucho customs.

Other Roots Activities: Kayaking, Cheesemaking and Trekking

Raíces complements horseback riding with other experiences to live Tandil in depth:

1. Kayaking in Chapaleofú Creek: A 1 hour and 30 minute circuit where visitors paddle among reeds, overcome small rapids and observe aquatic birds, ideal for families..
2. Visit to the Inza Tradition Cheese Factory: A tour of the mechanized dairy and the Inza family's artisan cheese factory, with tasting included.
3. Trekking in Natural Reserve: Walks through a 7-hectare property with native flora and deer and hare watching, designed to minimize environmental impact.
4. Countryside Games: Areas with bocce, tabas and cricket , next to grills to enjoy an outdoor lunch.

Raíces focuses on experiential and educational tourism, far from the mass circuit. Valentín Estefano, one of its leaders, rescues family traditions linked to the countryside, from cattle raising to cheese making, offering an intimate look at rural life.

With its unique combination of adventure, culture and sustainability, Raíces is ideal for those looking to unwind in a natural environment, learn about the Argentine countryside and live authentic experiences. Whether horseback riding in the sierras, paddling in the creektasting freshly made cheeses, each activity leaves a memorable impression.