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The 6 Best Equestrian Trails in Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Coordinates: 10°N 84°W / 10°N 84°W / 10; -84
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1. Rancho La Merced National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 339 reviews
Reviewed By U9599BWsilkes
wonderful ride along the ocean, horses are well kept and very sweet. it was a great experience even for a novice rider.
2. Finca el Rodeo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By SPKKPS2017 - Canada, null
We booked a two hour sunset tour for our family and had Enrique as our guide. He was able to spot owls, a sloth and many other birds to show us. He took us through the forest trails and open fields with gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains, had the horses galloping at our request, and finally ended with the sunset where he lined us up on our horses and took pictures of us on our iPhones. It was a great experience that we would definitely recommend if you are looking to ride horses in Monteverde.
3. Arenal Wilberth Stables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
This adventure begins at the foot of the volcano on our private estate, surrounded by natural beauty and farm animals. Then you will meet our beautiful, healthy and safe horses, which for years have been trained to perform this activity safely. You will receive the basic training to manage your horse from our guide.The horses are trained so you can enjoy your tour without worries. You can admire the impressive craters caused by ancient volcanic eruptions. As you travel through our pastures you will search for beautiful birds like orioles, toucans and other surprises. You will see beautiful organic gardens where you will be impressed by the size of our vegetables and defferrent varieties as well. During the tour you will enjoy beautiful scenery of the volcano and the lake as you immerse yourself in the beautiful forest and hopefully will be surprised by some of the animals that inhabit this amazing place. All from the top of your partner on this two and one half hour tour.At the end we will take you to our beautiful veranda where you will learn the history that lies behind the impressive Arenal Volcano and its beautiful lake.
Reviewed By smeissne
This operation is top notch. Their staff, facilities and horses were friendly, clean and cared for. The ranch is directly across the st. from the entrance to the Arenal national park and had fantastic views of both the volcano and the lake. Their horses seem very well cared for and the one I was given was a pleasure to ride. I chose to do this activity on a Sunday morning and arrived right as the place opened at 8. Since I had a car I drove out there and back which was about a 45min drive from La Fortuna. It turned out that I was the only one signed up to ride that morning and had the guide all to myself. What a treat. This was a really special experience and it did not feel like a touristy trail ride. I felt like I was on a ride with a friend who took the time to point out impact craters in the field we road through and talked about the history of the area. The scenery was wonderful: pasture, volcano, lake, jungle, monkeys, cows, other horses. We even stopped at a stream to cool off and give ourselves volcanic clay mud masks before heading back. We did not ride up to the lava fields which was fine with me. My guid spoke english well and was very open and friendly telling me stories of his time in the Costa Rica rodeo circuit. He was a very experienced horse person and we did some galloping in the open fields. I felt well taken care of the whole time. The experience was two hrs and well worth the time and money.
4. Vista Los Suenos Horseback Riding
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Horseback riding is perhaps one of the best ways to discover the wonders of the rainforest; we have some of the nicest horses and the best views in the area, come and discover nature at its best in our private exclusive 80-acre property. We have 2 great options to choose from:Option #1 This is our signature 3 hour tour. The tour starts at our beautiful Herradura base just 10 minutes from Jaco Beach and Los Suenos area, once you arrive we will get prepared to depart on your journey, to the waterfalls and swimming pools, if you are lucky along the way you will have the opportunity to spot some great wild life such as: Tucans, Scarlet Macaws, White Face Monkeys. Upon arrival to the swimming area we will set up some fresh tropical fruits and water, and you will have some time to hang out and enjoy the waterfalls and natural slide. Duration: 3 hours. Departure Times: 9:00am, 10am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. What to bring: Water shoes and swimwear , mosquito repellent, long pants, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and camera. Includes: Bilingual guides, entrance to the Waterfalls, insurance, helmets, fruits and water.Option #2 This is our shorter version of our Horseback Tour, The tour starts at our beautiful Herradura base just 10 minutes from Jaco Beach and Los Suenos area, once you arrive we will get prepared to depart on your journey, this tour will take you to some great mountain trails, if you are lucky along the way you will have the opportunity to spot some great wild life such as: Tucans, Scarlet Macaws, White Face Monkeys. Duration: 1.5 hours. Departure Times: 9:00am, 11am and 1:00pm. What to bring: Long pants, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, sunglasses and camera. Includes: Bilingual guides, insurance, helmets, and water.
Reviewed By swtpike2020 - Great Cacapon, United States
Wonderful guides/staff, beautiful ride and well cared for horses. The staff is amazing! When you go on vacation as much as my wife and I do, you always prepare for something to not go as planned. We couldn’t wait for this ride. The horses are well kept and gentle. The ride was beautiful but my dismount from the horse was less than graceful. Ya’ll, I’m from Texas and grew up on a ranch riding horses and have had my fair share of accidents. I only say this to show that no matter what your experience level is, around horses, accidents can and will happen. I was wearing tennis shoes instead of boots and I have an abnormally wide foot. My right foot got stuck in the stirrup and when I reached down to pull the stirrup off of my shoe, I fell off the horse and dislocated my shoulder. What happened next was nothing short of amazing. One of the guides, Rodrigo, immediately moved the horses away from me, and would not let anyone move me until I was checked out. They contacted a private clinic and set up an emergency appointment and then one of the staff members, Jorge, drove my wife and I to the clinic and the doctor was waiting for me upon arrival. Jorge waited with my wife while I received expert care from the attending doctor. Once I was released, Jorge, a staff member from Vista Los Suenos horseback riding took us back to our house. The whole time, from the time we arrived, during my trip to the doctor, and the trip home they took great care of us! They treated us like family! Rodrigo, Jorge, THANK YOU! if you ever come to the states we only hope you will allow us to return the favor to you both.
5. Hacienda las Agujas
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
At just 10 minutes from Jaco is Located Hacienda Las Agujas, the only tour operation with is own private 300 acres of primary forest in which the tourist can delight in a exuberant vegetation and animal life, The diferente trails are perfect designed, the tours takes 2 or 3 hours arriving to the beach.Because we believe "Safety first" our client are covered by National Insurance Institute INS. Our horses are totally trained, we take care daily and the rotated the work are the trails using in rides. We are specialized in groups with or not experience small or bigger and all ages. Don´t think too much and ride as a cowboy with ours cowboys.
