About Us
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:
- full reproductive guarantees
- live birth guarantee
- free breeding to herdsire of the buyer's choice with the purchase of an open female
- continued support and guidance with raising alpacas
- advice on farm layout, herd management, etc.
- assistance with transport
- financing up to 4 years
- boarding services for clients
- shearing services for clients
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.
North American Farm - Camano Island, WA
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 imported a select group of 300 carefully screened alpacas to the farm in Washington State. 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.
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).
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.