Manuel Antonio Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding Through Jungle and Along the Pacific Coast

There is something timeless and deeply satisfying about exploring a tropical landscape on horseback — the steady rhythm of your horse's gait, the height advantage that gives you a different perspective on the jungle, and the connection with an animal that has been humanity's partner in exploration for thousands of years. Our Manuel Antonio horseback riding tour delivers all of this against one of the most beautiful backdrops in Central America.

The route takes you through secondary jungle rich with birds and wildlife, along ridge lines with Pacific Ocean views, and — the unmistakable highlight — along a stretch of Costa Rican beach where the horses splash through the shallows and you feel the warm sea breeze. This beach section is genuinely magical and makes for extraordinary photographs.

Every rider is matched to a horse suited to their experience level and size. The horses in our partner ranch are calm, gentle, and experienced with riders of all backgrounds — they've done this route hundreds of times and know exactly where to put their feet on the jungle trails. First-time riders are given a brief instruction session and are closely supervised by the guide throughout.

For those wanting the horseback experience extended to a full day, horses are also an option for reaching the Nauyaca Waterfalls — a beautiful 12km roundtrip ride that offers spectacular scenery as an alternative to hiking. Ask about this option when booking.