COSTA RICA HORSEBACK RIDING

You can even take extended treks by horse through country few have ever seen.

Whether you’re experienced or a novice, set aside some time to see the country from the back of a horse.

Here are some of the great places and AWESOME adventures waiting for you.

Costa Rica Horseback Riding at Monteverde

Home to thousands of plant and animal species, it’s one of the most popular parks for Costa Rica tourism and certainly a place you need to visit.

Four gorgeous hours northwest of San Jose or two hours southeast from Liberia (there are international airports at each) it’s easily reached by car, bus, or plane.

To learn more about this place, voted one of Costa Rica's Seven Wonders, click Monteverde.

Whether you’re an experienced horseperson or whose only familiarity with horses is watching “My Friend Flicka” you’ll find great tours.

Got little ones? Some stables even have ponies!

In Monteverde, we recommend that you check out Sabine’s Smiling Horses.

Half or full-day tours through beautiful coffee and cane fields and forests with fantastic vistas of the Pacific and volcanoes.

Bring your bathing suit and enjoy a dip in a hot springs. Or, visit a little candy company on horseback. Enjoy a barbecue and homemade Tico food. Like romance? Take a horseback ride at sunset or under the light of the moon (one night a month).

You can get picked up at your favorite hotel, stay at a rustic farmhouse near the ranch, or pitch your tent under the stars. Then, enjoy great riding.

Arenal Horseback Riding: Make Your Own Adventure

Trey Radcliff

But . . . plan to stay awhile because you'll be at one of Costa Rica's Seven Wonders. It's a magnificent, active volcano called Arenal Volcano, click.

Why should you plan to stay awhile?

Because there are so many things to do!

And, if you’re a horse person, a great riding adventure. We’re talking about custom-made horseback vacations on top-quality animals.

Sure, you can take a couple-of hour-ride but what about a nine-day honeymoon on horseback---and five star hotels.

Or, ride from the Pacific to the Caribbean (talk about a unique adventure!) in 18 days (you’ll be camping).

There are Costa Rica horseback riding tours along spectacular beaches, through wild mountains, and primary forests in private reserves.

Everything from camping under the stars to the finest accommodations in Costa Rica.

Combine your riding with other adventures like white-water rafting, visiting indigenous villages, or having a wild day on horses at the Cabalgata harvest festival. On beautiful, spirited animals.

Adventures that YOU create. Literally. Only in Costa Rica.

Design the perfect horseback tour with Centaura Costa Rica, click.

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