A woman shares a moment nose-to-nose with a horse on the beach in Cocles, the Caribbean Sea behind them

Ethical horseback riding tours in Costa Rica

Every horse you'll ride was rescued and rehabilitated here first, not rented in for the season.

Family-run since 2007Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica+506 8705 4250

Horseback Riding Tours

Short rides, half-day and full-day tours through the beaches and rainforest around Puerto Viejo, Cocles, Punta Uva and Manzanillo — each horse matched to its rider, helmets provided, ridden only in small or private groups. Private and multi-day experiences are available on request.

A relaxed first ride along the beach and coastal rainforest — built for beginners and families.
$80 per person (unconfirmed)
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Short Beach & Jungle Ride
A longer beach and jungle ride for experienced riders, with more coastline to take in.
$145 per person (unconfirmed)
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Half Day Ride
Ride to a sheltered cove, then swim in the ocean alongside the horses.
$155 per person (unconfirmed)
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Half Day Hippo Camp
Beach and rainforest trails with a good chance of spotting sloths, monkeys and toucans.
$105 per person (unconfirmed)
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Beach & Rainforest Ride
A guided visit to the Jaguar Rescue Center paired with a full day in the saddle.
$285 per person (unconfirmed)
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Full Day & Jaguar Rescue Centre
A two-day expedition through Manzanillo–Gandoca's wildest beaches and forest, for experienced riders.
$645 per person (unconfirmed)
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Manzanillo–Gandoca 2 Day Ride
A private beach and rainforest ride for two, followed by a professional massage.
$205 per person (unconfirmed)
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Honeymoon Special: Ride & Relax

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Rescued horses resting on the beach in Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Not a tour company with horses as inventory

Most trail-ride operators on this coast work from a rental string. Ours started the other way around: Oriana and Jimmy have taken in injured, starved and abandoned horses since 2007, working from more than 40 years of combined experience in equine care, natural horsemanship and classical European training. A horse only carries a guided ride once it's ready for one — the ride is how you meet the rescue, not a separate business next to it.

Every horse here was rescued first

Every horse in our care came from neglect, mistreatment or abandonment. We work with natural horsemanship — clear communication, patience and positive reinforcement instead of force — until a horse finds its confidence again. Some recover enough to carry a guided ride; others are simply retired here, cared for for the rest of their lives.

Polar

Rescued in poor condition, Polar's coat grew back white — he'd never even been washed or brushed.

Bálsamo

Nursed back to health over two years, Bálsamo is now a gentle mount for children and beginners.

Toy

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Eragon

Once starving and afraid of people, Eragon now welcomes every newly rescued horse into the herd.

Pachenco

Broken by years of forced trotting, Pachenco slowly relearned trust — now he adores children.