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| About Alpacas de la Patagonia, our experience and philosophy Alpacas are our family business. We have alpaca ranches in both North America (Washington State) and South America (Chile) and take pride in merging the distinct animal husbandry and breeding strategies of the two hemispheres. We have the selection, quality, expertise and facilities that are required to meet the needs of various alpaca markets. Our goal is to breed conformationally correct, fine-fleeced alpacas in a wide spectrum of colors. We have extensive experience raising alpacas in Chile, their native home. We bring this unique perspective to North America and are happy to share it with others. For our customers some of the important guarantees and services that we offer include:
Our job is not over when we make a sale. We are committed to supporting our clients in all aspects of their alpaca endeavors. We are happy to host visitors and to share our experiences and information with others. In addition to raising alpacas we custom design and hand craft alpaca products. |
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| North American Farm - Camano Island,
WA
Visitors welcome (map/instructions). Visitantes son bienvenidos.
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 South American Farm - Punta Arenas, Chile
Alpacas de la Patagonia was originally founded in the heart
of the Patagonia region of Chile in the city of Punta Arenas. Punta
Arenas is located on the western shore of the Strait of Magellan (Magallanes).
THANK YOU FOR VISITING Alpacas de la Patagonia |
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Alpacas
de la Patagonia's North American ranch is located on Camano Island,
approximately an hours drive north of Seattle, just off the I-5 freeway.
The
island is approachable from the mainland over a short bridge. The climate
and conditions of Camano Island are similar to those of the Patagonia
region of Chile. 
In
1997, we transferred a select group of 300 beautifully fleeced alpacas
with big personalities to compliment our ranch here. 
No
agents were used to carry out the purchase, quarantine, or export operations
in Chile. We, the owners were responsible for our alpacas throughout
this process, a contributing factor to their excellent condition upon
arrival to Camano Island.
The tip of the South American continent is a rugged, stormy, and harsh
area of many islands, glaciers, mountains and icebergs. Accessible only
by air or sea, unless you detour through Argentina, Punta Arenas is
the most southern city in the world and the departure gate for Antarctica!
Punta Arenas first prospered during the California gold rush. Later
the city became the capital of Chile's wool industry. Some of the richest
wool fortunes on the continent were made here. Today rams from this
region are in high demand and are shipped all over the world for tens
of thousands of dollars apiece. It is also home to thousands of guanacos,
the wild species from which the llama was domesticated, as well as several
colonies of penguins. Although the business of raising alpacas in this
region developed recently, the National Institute of Agricultural Investigations
(INIA) has, after conducting thorough investigative studies, declared
this region to be the most superior region in the country for this activity.
Our focus at this ranch is to further expand the alpaca fiber industry,
introducing it as an alternative to the sheep farmers of this region.
Situated on our southern farm is a fully equipped, government- approved
quarantine facility. With the use of this facility we are able to export
alpacas around the world. Our latest project was the successful exportation
of the first alpacas to Asia.