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Spend a day combining a summit hike to Cerro El Mauco and an exclusive horseback ride across the Ritoque dunes. This private excursion from Valparaiso pairs panoramic coastal views with beach-and-dune riding and a ranch lunch.
Spend a day combining a summit hike to Cerro El Mauco and an exclusive horseback ride across the Ritoque dunes. This private excursion from Valparaiso pairs panoramic coastal views with beach-and-dune riding and a ranch lunch.
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Operated by Terraventura Outdoor · Viña del Mar, Valparaíso Region
You start on a coastal morning where Pacific wind tugs at your jacket and the trail climbs into pines that smell like resin and sea salt. The ascent to Cerro El Mauco (about 800 m elevation) is steady — switchbacks through scrub and broken shale give way to open ridgelines; from the summit the ocean and the Andes hold court on opposite horizons.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Moderate fitness: able to hike uphill for 2–3 hours with short breaks and comfortable mounting/dismounting a horse.
The climb to the summit is a steady ascent of roughly 2–3 hours depending on pace; total trip time including riding and lunch is 6–8 hours.
Yes — the ride uses trained horses on a private route and guides adapt pace for first-time riders, though basic balance is required.
Private round-trip transport, an experienced guide, lunch (Chilean empanadas or vegetarian option), snacks, helmets, gloves, and any park fees are included.
The tour is family-friendly but not recommended for people with serious spinal or cardiovascular conditions; booking collects height and weight to match horses appropriately.
The coastal plain around Ritoque has long been used by fishermen and ranchers; the area’s ranches historically supplied coastal towns and now host equestrian traditions.
Dune systems are fragile—stay on guided routes to avoid destabilizing vegetation; local operators support limited-visitor practices to protect nesting shorebirds.
Terraventura Outdoor operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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