Origins​

 

Perol Chico was founded in 1996 by Eduard van Brunschot, a Dutch textile engineer and lifelong horseman. Inspired by the Peruvian Andes and the unique qualities of the Peruvian Paso horse, he created riding journeys based on respect for the landscape, the horses and the people who call the Andes home.

 

Over the years, Perol Chico became one of Peru's pioneering equestrian tourism companies, earning an international reputation for its exceptional horses, carefully designed expeditions and professional standards. Its Sacred Valley Ride was recognised by National Geographic Adventure as one of the Top 10 Horseback Rides in the World.​​​​​​​​​

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Today

 

Today, Perol Chico's riding programmes are operated in Peru by Claudio Cavallero, his family and AQP Industrias Agrícolas S.A., based in Arequipa. A respected Peruvian Paso breeder, Claudio combines generations of family tradition with extensive experience in breeding, training and long-distance riding.

Together with his daughter Francisca and his sisters Lucía and Silvana, he oversees every aspect of the operation, from horse preparation and logistics to guiding and guest support, ensuring that Perol Chico continues to offer the same high standards on which its reputation was built.

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