A virgin land, an ideal place for those who are looking for unique experiences in hidden territories.
The traditional Wool Tour is an invitation to learn about local people life in Patagonias' Estepa. The idea is to show you and make you participate in the traditional activities that are carried out by the sheep breeders in the countryside: such as the harnessof sheep and the manual or mechanic shearing.
Rescuing culture with craftswomen, is the opportunity to discover the ancient techniques of wool spinning, natural dyeing and weaving with the "telar". Your guides will be the women of the Cooperativa Gente de Sumuncura, who have learned these techniques from their ancestors for generations. The perfect invitation to "knit" our lives with these women that have sheared theirs with silence and wind.
Guanaco and Choique, masters of Patagonias' Estepa, offers you the opportunity to learn about these two prominent members of the local fauna, which have had a central role in the native people' culture and history. You will also be able to learn about todays' situation of both of these endangered species and the attempts made by local producers to find a way in which to give them a chance to survive: breeding Choiques and shearing wild Guanacos. An unforgettable experience, in which to discover these ancient inhabitants of Patagonia.
The programs include transferts, meals and accomodation.
