A gaucho is a skilled horseman and countryman, but the word can also refer to a way of life. In Chilean Patagonia "gaucho" means both: The people must be tough and determined to survive the rugged landscape. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta Learn more about the rodeo and see stills from the photographer: http://goo.gl/4MwWmU Watch Patagonian cowboys herd dangerous cattle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M_kvEPnsFI Read more about Patagonia's cowboys online in National Geographic magazine: http://goo.gl/coluMA PRODUCER AND VIDEOGRAPHER: Nacho Corbella EDITORS: Nacho Corbella and Gabriella Garcia-Pardo ASSISTANT EDITOR: Eileen Mignoni Life Near the Edge of the World | Gauchos https://youtu.be/9TWoHUO6Ek0 National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo