Nestled within the stunning landscapes of Los Potreros, the land is alive with nature. This video offers an immersive look at the region’s vibrant wildlife, birdlife, and natural beauty. The landscape at Los Potreros beckons you to lace up your boots, wander thoughtfully, and discover the farm from a different point of you. Every rustling bird, blooming flower, and scuttling insect is part of a living story, our story.
Our trails that are used for riding are wonderful and varied for walking. We invite you to join us on a guided walk with one of the estancia staff, or head out on your own or perhaps with one of our dogs!
The farm spans over 6,000 acres and features many different landscapes. On one side of the farm gently rolling hills and grassland plays host to many land based animals. Head out this way to spot burrowing owls, living in harmony with the vizcacha - a close relative to the chinchilla. If you head out in the opposite direction, before long you will find yourself surrounded by a more rugged landscape, with plunging valleys and hidden streams. Here you will find an abundance of wild flowers, there has even been a tortoise spotted in this area!
The estancia is blessed with plentiful and varied birdlife all year. If you look to the skies, you are likely to see birds of prey. Andean Condors are commonly seen in the area, with a vast wingspan and long black fingers at the end of their wings. Look to the rocks to see a crested or chamango caracara. Black-chested buzzard eagles, hawks and vultures are also regular residents to Los Pots. Beyond these great birds, songbirds are plentiful - with everything from fork-tailed flycatchers, to parakeets, swifts and the strikingly white Monjita.
Wildflowers throughout the year are spectacular, and as you wander along watch out for the smell of wild mint and herbs.
Although horseback riding is in the centre of what we do here at Estancia Los Potreros. We believe that there is much to do beyond that. To slow down, and take the trails on foot allows for a completely new experience. Suddenly you notice vibrant flowers nestled within the long grass, and can watch butterflies dance over hidden pools of water. Conservation plays a large part within the ethos of Los Pots, so to be able to watch the wildlife flourish on the farm - captured so beautifully by this video - brings immense joy.