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Sandwiched between Brazil and Argentina, those two behemoths of South America, Uruguay could easily be overlooked, but it's bigger than England and Wales combined and has its own unique cultural identity.
It's a culture that's closely linked to respect of the land and the values of those who make their living from it, the gauchos. The concepts of courage, rural skills, horsemanship, genuine hospitality and chivalry are all very much alive - in fact in Uruguay the term ‘gauchada’ is used to describe a good deed or an act of kindness.
A trail ride in three different areas of Uruguay, you explore this enigmatic country from the sea to the inland estancias. Fun and exhilarating riding on local Uruguayan Criollo horses, staying in comfortable guesthouses and hotels.
The Painted Birds trail takes you over coastal estancias, along beaches and over shifting sand dunes, through palm groves and along the shores of the wetlands, some of the largest expanses of inland water in South America. There is also the option to spend time inland at Posada Balcon del Abra or riding through Jose Ignacio on the coast.
