Horseback Riding in Costa Rica

Discover the stunning scenery and diverse landscapes of Costa Rica from horseback!

Explore beaches, mountains, river valleys and quaint villages when you head on a horseback riding adventure in Costa Rica. In spite of its small size, plenty of incredible trips and opportunities await riders of every level! Compare and book a certified guide for your trip on Explore-Share.com: 1500+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 8000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our selection of Horseback Riding trips in Costa Rica. The mountains are calling!

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Horseback Riding in Costa Rica - 1 day - All Levels - Private

Horseback riding from the beach to the jungle, near Cahuita (Half-day)

FromUSD 37

There are many reasons for choosing Horseback Riding in Costa Rica

Composed of pristine white sand beaches, modest but rugged mountains, verdant valleys and thick tropical rainforests, there is plenty of incredibly stunning scenery to see in Costa Rica. Heading out on horseback is a great way to get out into the heart of the countryside and see as much of the diverse little country as possible.

Good to know:

Country Code:

+506

Language:

Spanish

Best time to visit:

December to April

Currency:

Costa Rican colón (CRC)

How to get there:

Any trip to Costa Rica begins with a flight into the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in the capital. From here, it is easy to rent a car and drive to the start of the trip

What’s the weather like?

Due to its proximity to the equator, there are only two seasons in Costa Rica: the wet and dry seasons. The dry season runs from December to April and sees average daily temperatures around 23 ºC (73 ºF). Crucially for outdoor trips, not much rain falls during this time of year

More info about Horseback Riding in Costa Rica:

Occupying just 51,100 square kilometers (19,700 square miles), Costa Rica boasts plenty of great horseback riding opportunities. Among the most popular is to head from the southeastern beach town of Cahuita, through the coastal tropical forests and over the blacksand beaches of Playa Negra. This is a great and easy way to see some of the various landscapes in Costa Rica and have a blast while doing so. Other great adventures include heading to Centaura and riding around the base of the famed Arenal Volcano; heading on the eight-day horse trek of Monteverde; visiting Manuel Antonio National Park, on the country’s west coast; and heading to Corcovado National Park, on the southern tip of the Osa Peninsula

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