Horseback Riding Costa Rica

Exploring Off the Tourist Trail on Horseback

Horseback riding can take you places as mysterious as the first explorers of Costa Rica were privileged to discover. Whether you’re a seasoned equestrian or a beginner, Costa Rica’s terrain caters to riders of all levels, promising an unforgettable experience.

Costa Rica Horseback Riding Adventures

Ride full gallop through pastures and sugar cane fields. Race on farm lanes. Swim across Jungle Rivers. Climb mountain and rainforest trails where only two- or four-legged creatures can go. Trot along the beach as the sun sets on your horseback riding adventure. Options for Costa Rica horseback riding are really endless.

Where Can I Ride in Costa Rica?

We offer horseback experiences as part of a greater adventure vacation, combined with rafting, climbing, or hiking, etc. In the whitewater area of Turrialba, we like to ride along rural tracks and through coffee plantations, and stopping at a waterfall for a swim.

One of the most popular destinations for horseback riding in Costa Rica is the stunning Arenal Volcano region. Riding near our stable, about 30 minutes east of La Fortuna, we have beautiful trails, going through small villages, to a waterfall, through steep pastureland, to swimming holes — it’s easy to spend the day meandering the countryside, away from tour buses and crowds, enjoying snippets of nature and country life. And while we’re out riding, your kids can ride along, too, or hang around the stables, watch the horses being trained, help with feeding and exercising the mares and foals.

For those seeking a coastal adventure, the beaches of Guanacaste or Costa Ballena province offer many opportunities for horseback riding along pristine stretches of sand. Imagine galloping through the surf as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean, casting a golden glow on the sand. In the cloud forests of Monteverde or San Gerardo de Dota, riders traverse trails enveloped in mist and surrounded by towering trees, spotting elusive wildlife along the way.

If you are ready to saddle up, talk to one of our Travel Specialists about your riding experience level and we will create a unique Costa Rica vacation based on your needs and style of travel.