Top Central Pacific Horseback Riding

Set off on a leisurely horseback ride along the beach in Esterillos Este, Costa Rica. This small-group tour is a great way to admire the beautiful coastal scenery of Costa Rica. Ride through jungles and admire the local flora and fauna including almond trees, toucans, and sloths until you reach the Esterillos Este Beach on the Pacific Ocean.

A horseback ride along a remote Costa Rican beach is poised to become a highlight of any tropical vacation. Trot through forested areas en route to Esterillos Beach, stopping to enjoy an oceanfront lunch (morning tour) or a picture-perfect sunset with drinks (afternoon tour). This tour is limited to a small group for a more intimate experience.

Ride along one of Costa Rica's beautiful beaches during a horseback riding tour at a secluded coastal ranch near Jaco. All experience levels are welcome, as professional cowboy guides give beginners the instruction they need and let more advanced riders cut loose and trot, gallop, and ride in the surf. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure to best suit your schedule and enjoy a delicious drink after your tour.

The countryside around Jaco Beach is ideal for an outdoor adventure and this action-packed tour includes two fun activities in one day. Saddle up for a scenic horseback ride through the mountains, hike down to a natural waterfall, and cool off with a swim beneath the falls. Next, take the wheel of an ATV for a thrilling off-road excursion along mud tracks, jungle trails, and coastal roads with spectacular ocean views.

Set off on horseback through the mountains and trails around beautiful Manuel Antonio on this full-day, guided tour with lunch included. After a safety briefing and riding instructions, hop on your horse and follow your guide into the mountains to an altitude of 1,900-feet (600-meters) taking in amazing views, wildlife, and vegetation along the way. Enjoy a swimming break on the way down and a local lunch at the ranch.

Ride a horse into the jungle on a 1.5-hour tour from Jaco to a towering waterfall, ancient groves of trees and a remote valley ranch. Watch for white-faced monkeys, toucans and macaws as you guide your Costa Rican stepping horse along the trail and enjoy the cool spray from the 180-foot (55-meter) El Encanto waterfall. Take in stunning views of the thickly forested landscape, then finish your tour with fresh fruit and juice at the scenic ranch.

Go horseback riding, ziplining, waterfall rappelling, and ATV-ing on this adventure-filled all-day guided tour in the Jaco Jungle. Saddle up on a Costa Rican stepping horse and ride past giant trees, monkeys, and nesting macaws. Then, learn how to rappel down a waterfall before ziplining through the rainforest setting. Finish the day with an afternoon ATV ride. A Costa Rican lunch is also included.

The perfect combination of real hiking, waterfalls and horseback riding.  We have a beautiful viewpoint that let you see 4 volcanoes: Volcán Arenal, Volcán Rincón de la vieja, Volcán Tenorio y Volcán Miravalles. If the weather is nice you can also see part of the Guanacaste Province and the Arenal Lake. We start the hike and take the snack later next to the river.

Experience the classic Costa Rican thrill of ziplining plus a return to nature on horseback with this combo tour. Ride a tractor up a mountain and then soar back down on a high-speed, 10-cable zipline course. Back on solid ground, mount a well-trained horse for a scenic ride through the rain forest. Feel a world away from civilization with a short hike to a waterfall and natural swimming hole, where you can cool off in true ‘Tico’ style.

Animal and nature lovers will enjoy exploring the Monteverde Cloud Forest on a horseback tour. Tours depart at three different times, with each being best for a different type of activity: bird watching, clear landscape views, or sunset skies. Cover a lot of ground without getting tired when traveling on a horse. Look out for toucans, parrots, monkeys, and other wildlife as you peacefully trek through the forest.

Explore the Costa Rican rainforest on this guided horseback riding tour. At the 80-acre Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park, enjoy private waterfalls and natural swimming pools, as you spot local wildlife like toucans, scarlet macaws, and white-faced monkeys. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture the experience; photos will be available for purchase at the end of the tour.

Costa Rica’s palm oil industry is an important part of its economy, but it’s also been a source of controversy over the years due to deforestation practices. With this tour, enjoy the unique opportunity to learn the history of palm oil and peek behind the scenes of an eco-farm where the focus is on sustainable production. During the farm tour, meet the farm animals and take a ride on a water buffalo cart.

This three-part jungle adventure combines a horseback ride to a waterfall with ziplining and rappelling, making it possible for busy travelers to fit all the excitement into one day. Set in a river valley near Jaco, the tour balances thrilling outdoor sports with time to enjoy the plants and animals of the rainforest. This makes it an ideal excursion for everyone from nature lovers to adrenaline junkies.

Explore a lush jungle on a 4-hour adventure tour from Jaco, then ride, rappel and soar through groves of ancient trees. Steer your Costa Rican stepping horse along a forested path to El Encanto waterfall, then learn the basics of safety and technique before rappelling off the edge of the 180-foot (55-meter) cascade. Hop from pool to pool as you lower yourself along the cliff face, then continue to a series of eight thrilling ziplines, and soar through the forest canopy before hiking to a nearby ranch for refreshments.

Experience the beauty of Jaco Beach from atop a horse during this small-group horseback riding tour. Follow your guide along winding beach trails, which grant you beautiful sea views, feel the ocean breeze in your hair while you ride. Travel at a slow pace so that you can take in your surroundings and see local wildlife, which your guide points out.

Combine a fun outdoor activity with an indulgent chocolate tasting on this small-group tour. Saddle up for a scenic horseback ride through the mountains, hike down to a natural waterfall, and cool off with a swim beneath the falls. Next, visit a local cocoa plantation, learn all about the chocolate-making process, and sample a variety of delicious chocolates, tropical fruits, and cacao water.

Take an adventure through nature on this full-day, guided, horseback riding tour. Learn the history of Manuel Antonio and get up close and personal with tropical plants and wildlife as you ride through the Tocori Private Ecological Reserve. Stop for a dip in a natural pool fed by the waterfalls of Quebrada Arroyo, visit a botanical garden and eat Costa Rican casado back at the ranch.

Combine the tranquility of a horseback ride with the adrenaline of the zip line at this combo adventure.

Besides the relaxing experience riding the horses and the beautiful landscapes, you may be able to spot some great wildlife such as toucans, scarlet macaws, and white-faced monkeys. Upon arrival at the waterfalls area, you will have some time to relax and enjoy the swimming pools and natural slides.

Come and discover nature at its best in our private and exclusive 80-acre property, where you will also enjoy our own private waterfalls and natural swimming pools.

This horseback riding tour in Los Sueños Adventure Park from Jaco provides a fun way for you to get out and explore the rain forest. Trot through lush terrain en route to a private waterfall and natural swimming pools, and look out for wildlife like macaws and toucans along the way. Throughout the tour, your guide provides fresh fruit and bottled water to keep you refreshed.

Monteverde’s stunning environment turns an ordinary horseback riding tour into an exploration of the area’s natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Trot past vista points of the Gulf of Nicoya, over streams, and right by waterfalls as you follow a guide through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, accessing places that most visitors never get to see by car or by foot.

Explore a mix of forest and beach on horseback with this guided experience, suitable for riders of all experience levels. You can expect to see all sorts of wildlife, including birds, monkeys, and—if you're lucky—the occasional sloth. Both morning and afternoon trips are available to suit your schedule best.

After 60 minute drive to the central Pacific Coast you will arrive to Tarcoles Town & River. Once in here, meet your English-speaking cowboy, who has devoted his life to horses. He will welcome you and will consider your experience and needs before pairing you with the perfect horse. After receiving brief instructions, embark on your 2-hour riding adventure using western saddle. We run a truly authentic, ethical and non-touristy opportunity to see the real Costa Rica on horseback! With our incredible rides, rest assured you are in safe and professional hands. No matter if you are a nervous first-time rider or an advanced horse owner, you will love your time with us and our incredible horses. The tour will take you to the Mangrove, the rainforest, the beach and the River, where many huge crocodiles, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys, aquatic birds and more wildlife species are easy to see. After it, enjoy a boat tour along the river