{"id":799,"date":"2014-06-13T19:45:33","date_gmt":"2014-06-13T19:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/costaricaecolodges.local\/?p=799"},"modified":"2014-06-13T19:47:32","modified_gmt":"2014-06-13T19:47:32","slug":"7-best-horseback-riding-tours-in-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/?p=799","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Horseback Riding Tours in Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Horses are\u00a0trained\u00a0and used in\u00a0competitive sports\u00a0including\u00a0dressage,\u00a0eventing,\u00a0endurance riding,\u00a0reining,\u00a0tent pegging,\u00a0show jumping,\u00a0vaulting,\u00a0horse racing,\u00a0polo,\u00a0driving, and\u00a0rodeo. In 1900 different horseback riding events were first included in the modern\u00a0Olympic Games. But like all other sports horsebacking riding is not equally popular in all countries. Costa Rica is among\u00a0the countries where Horseback Riding is considered not only as a competitive sport but also as a source of pure entertainment. There are a lot of companies offering horseback riding tours in Costa Rica. We have tried our best to find the best ones for you!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Centaura Farm<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Centaura.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-800\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Centaura.jpg\" alt=\"Centaura horseback riding\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" \/><\/a>Centaura is a very modern facility offering warmth and comfort.\u00a0Near Arenal volcano is the home of Centaura. Centaura offers\u00a0rides across private farms and plantations, away from mainstream tourism places. Riders can enjoy the true Costa Rican\u00a0picturesque natural beauty, wildlife and birds. To ensure that you have the best horse ride you have experienced in your life, they provide their horses with\u00a0\u00a0top-notch care from what they eat to how they are trained. No matter whether you are a novice rider or an expert one, they can provide you with\u00a0various types of horses to suit your height, need and expertise in equestrian.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Website:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.centauracostarica.com\/index.htm\">Centaura Farm<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Discovery Horseback Tours<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Discovery-Horse-Riding.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-801\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Discovery-Horse-Riding.jpg\" alt=\"Discovery-Horse-Riding\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a>Discovery not only offers riding, but also they care care about the horses you ride. They usually rescues horses and then train these horses to offer you a safe and ethical riding experience. Discovery has been established in 1500 acres private area surrounded by abundant nature. There are various wildlife including monkeys, coatis, deer, toucans and macaws which makes you share the trails with no one but the wildlife! If you are looking for a \u00a0non touristy and not over commercialized opportunity to see the real Costa Rica, Discovery Horseback Tours might be perfect for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.horseridecostarica.com\/\">Discovery Horseback Tours<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">El Pinto Expeditions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #444444;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/el-pinto.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-802\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/el-pinto-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"el-pinto\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/el-pinto-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/el-pinto.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>El Pinto Expeditions is considered one of the best Horseback Riding Tours available in entire Costa Rica. Not only that you would find hundreds of\u00a0<span style=\"color: #4a4a4a;\">reasons why they have almost 100% positive reviews and why do they are ranked \u00a0#1 out of 8 attractions in the Montezuma area in TripAdvisor. Marvin, <span style=\"color: #444444;\">a professional guide who is very experienced with horses,<\/span>\u00a0is the owner of El Pinto.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Marvin have enough knowledge about Costa Rican nature. \u00a0He knows how to\u00a0match people with the right horse based on their previous experience and body size. He has enough knowledge to give instructions for the comfort and safety not only for the rider but also for the horse.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Website:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elpintoexpeditions.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #444444;\">El Pinto Expeditions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Good Costa Rica<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #444444; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/good-costa-rica1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-804\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/good-costa-rica1.jpg\" alt=\"good-costa-rica\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" \/><\/a>They offer various types of tours. But the most interesting one is Arenal Paraiso which that will take you through 4 water streams. They have few more packages. You can try which one best fits your expectation and expertise level. Good Costa Rica create an excellent opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view of Pino Blanco waterfall. Their tours are designed such a way that you will have enough opportunity to meet the local people, know their culture and see their lifestyle. Another popular package offered by Good Costa Rica is Paradise Riding which takes you to Junquillo beach, Guanacaste and Santa Cruz.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #444444; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Website:<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodcostarica.com\">Good Costa Rica<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #444444; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Horse Trek Monteverde<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #444444; text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Horse-Trek-Monteverde.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-805\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Horse-Trek-Monteverde.jpg\" alt=\"Horse-Trek-Monteverde\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>If you are looking for a premier horsebacking riding tour, you can definitely try Horse Trek Monteverde. They offer wide variety of tours\u00a0ranging from 2.5 hours all the way up to 8 days. Located\u00a0<span style=\"color: #2c2c2c;\">in the beautiful area of the Monteverde Cloud Forests, Horse Trek offers different types of tours. Some tours are short. For example, 2.5 hours Mountain &amp; Farm View Ride; 4 hours in the Clouds Ride; Some others are long enough such as \u00a0All Day Cowboy Ride and Multi-Day, 2-8 day Horseback Riding Holidays etc. Guides are very friendly and well trained. The owner<span style=\"color: #4a4a4a;\">\u00a0is very knowledgeable about horses\u00a0as well as\u00a0the local animals, birds and fauna.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #444444; text-align: justify;\">Website:<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.horsetrekmonteverde.com\/\">Horse Trek Monteverde<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #444444; text-align: justify;\">Leaves and Lizards<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Leaves-and-Lizards.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-806\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Leaves-and-Lizards-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Leaves and Lizards\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Leaves-and-Lizards-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Leaves-and-Lizards.jpg 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Leaves and Lizards offers various types of tours including\u00a0Leaves and Lizards Horseback riding and Eponaquest Equine Assisted Learning.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #4a4a4a;\">\u00a0If you have ever felt nervous around horses this experience might fix that forever.\u00a0There are several trails on the property, providing beautiful vistas, wildlife and wide variety of tropical plants.\u00a0Leaves and Lizards\u00a0is a fantastic place for family, couples and older people.\u00a0You get amazing views right from your front porch.\u00a0Leaves and Lizards\u00a0offer multi day workshops, riding treks and one day mini-workshops.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Website:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leavesandlizards.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leaves and Lizards<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #ec4017; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #000000;\">Sabine\u2019s smiling Horses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Horse-Back-Riding-at-Sabine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-807\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Horse-Back-Riding-at-Sabine.jpg\" alt=\"Horse-Back-Riding-at-Sabine\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>A horseback riding vacation with Sabine\u2019s smiling Horses\u00a0can be a trip of a lifetime.\u00a0The horses perform extremely well, taking riders over fascinating ever beautiful Costa Rican trails. They offer very\u00a0scenic ride. Guides are\u00a0really friendly, funny and experienced. Most of the visitors\u00a0recommend staying there and horseback riding as the place and the services are simply wonderful.\u00a0The view you will get at this site is simply breathtaking. You also get the chance to view the Pacific Ocean and the Monteverde cloud forest.\u00a0The horses are wonderful, easy to ride and well-behaved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Website:<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.horseback-riding-tour.com\/\">Sabine\u2019s smiling Horses\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more information about Horseback Riding in Costa Rica please read:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.costaricajourneys.com\/6-best-horseback-riding-tours-in-costa-rica\/\">http:\/\/www.costaricajourneys.com\/6-best-horseback-riding-tours-in-costa-rica\/<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Horses are\u00a0trained\u00a0and used in\u00a0competitive sports\u00a0including\u00a0dressage,\u00a0eventing,\u00a0endurance riding,\u00a0reining,\u00a0tent pegging,\u00a0show jumping,\u00a0vaulting,\u00a0horse racing,\u00a0polo,\u00a0driving, and\u00a0rodeo. 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