If you like horseback riding, Costa Rica is the perfect place for you. Currently, many hotels and inns offer among their tour packages this unique and unforgettable experience in different kinds of landscapes according to your preference, like for example by the coast, in the forest, on the mountains, and by the rivers.
In the Pacific, for example, you can ride along the seashore and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of beautiful beaches such as Avellanas, Playa Negra, Junquilla, San Juanillo, among others. If what you want is a more romantic experience, then you cannot miss the night tour at the full moon or during the sunset, ideal to share with your partner.
If you are more adventurous, then the tour through the tropical forest in the vicinity of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park located in Guanacaste or Nauyaca Falls in Dominical, you will love it.
You can also choose morning strides in the mountains near San José, or from the Arenal Volcano located in the province of Alajuela to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, in Puntarenas.
Tips for horseback riding:
• For your comfort, be sure to wear long pants, strong shoes, and sunscreen.
• To avoid inconveniences during the ride, do not shout or make sudden movements near the horse, so as not to scare it.
• Ask for a helmet.
• Stay on the road. When riding, be careful with the branches of trees or other possible obstacles.
• Follow the instructions of the guide during the ride.
Go ahead and live this experience and enjoy your stay to the fullest in Costa Rica.
