Horseback Riding to a Waterfall

What better way to get to a beautiful waterfall than by horseback? Getting there is half the fun.

Horseback Riding to a Waterfall
Waterfall tours are a hit. Everyone likes to swim near a waterfall or take insight and snap photos. Who doesn’t feel refreshed after time spent in nature? Horseback riding is another activity enjoyed by many. What better way to refresh after horseback riding than at a waterfall? 
  • The difficulty level can be adjusted to suit first-time and advanced riders. So whether you are nervous about getting up on the horse or excited to gallop through the rainforest, your guide can help you reach your goals.
  • Swimming is allowed under some waterfalls but not where the pressure or currents are dangerous. Some locations feature natural swimming pools next to the waterfalls, and others have observation points for taking the perfect photo with your group (and horse!)
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What to Expect from Horseback Riding to a Waterfall in Costa Rica

Horseback Riding to the La Fortuna Waterfall

Abundant tropical wildlife surrounds you as you horseback ride to a 320-foot waterfall. This is truly one of the best ways to see the Costa Rica countryside. You’ll ride with a real cowboy from a ranch, pass local cattle farms, and go through tropical forests. You’ll see stunning views of the Arenal Volcano along the way. Keep an eye out, and you might also see toucans and oropendolas. Finally, you leave the horses on the trail and walk 20 minutes through the forest to the rocky riverside of the waterfall, at the base of which is a natural pool to swim in freshwater that comes from the La Fortuna River. Stay for about an hour and then go back on horseback. This tour is best for those with some horseback riding experience just because it’s long. It includes nearly two hours of riding, leaving newbies with aches and pains. The tour is also available by van if you prefer to see the waterfall but not horseback ride. Make sure to take tons of pictures with the mist and mountains in the background.

Horseback Riding to the Tocori Waterfall 

Explore Costa Rica’s exotic wildlife as you horseback ride through the tropical jungle. This tour begins on a private reserve, home to the Tocori Waterfall. Gilberto or his daughter Dyala will prepare your group for the excursion and be your guide the entire time. You’ll ride for about 50 minutes, checking out tropical plants and animals. Try to spot a Squirrel monkey. The pace is adjusted to your comfort level and riding ability. You leave the horses for a bit and then go through a jungle pathway to the first of two waterfalls. You can stop for some pictures and then continue to the second waterfall, where you’ll want to dip in the natural mountain waters below the stunning waterfall. Take in the feel of the water on your skin for 40 minutes or so, and then head back.

Horseback Riding to the Bijagual Waterfall

Admire a 600-foot waterfall and incredible scenery along the way to get there by horseback. Before you see the waterfall, you hear its roaring sounds. Then the water plummets through dense greenery before your eyes. This adventure starts at an off-the-beaten-track location in Jacó, an hour north of Manuel Antonio. Then, you have a quick safety lesson saddle up and climb the trail through lush vegetation. You are in the land of squawking scarlet macaws, monkeys, sloths, colorful frogs, and immense trees. It’s fairy-tale-like. At times, you spot the Pacific Ocean and coastal fishing villages. You also pass vast plantations on the way to the Bijagual Waterfall. You can dismount from your horse and explore on foot when you arrive. 

Horseback Riding to the Nauyaca Waterfalls

Nature-lovers enjoy horseback riding and hiking to the Nauyaca Waterfalls, which are gorgeous! The trail to get there is full of lush flora, colorful insects, scurrying lizards, and many birds. The waterfall is two-tiered, with an 80-foot lower section and a 190-foot face upper section. The lower part is connected to a natural pool where you can swim. You can also lounge on the riverbank or one of many smaller pools. Something great about this place is that it's away from crowds. You can immerse yourself like the hills in the Central Pacific, near Dominical.
 

FAQ about Horseback Riding to a Waterfall

  • Can you horseback ride in Costa Rica? Yes, and it’s a ton of fun. However, first-time riders should choose shorter rides.
  • Where can you ride a horse in Costa Rica? You can ride a horse in most towns in Costa Rica, but our recommendation is to do so where you can ride them to a waterfall. These areas include Jacó, Manuel Antonio, Dominical, and Arenal.
  • What do you wear on horseback riding in the water? Waterproof clothes that cover your legs and arms would be ideal. You’ll also want closed shoes that are waterproof and a hat.

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