The Riding Adventure in Costa Rica
I have been wanting to go horseback riding on the beach for quite sometime. Heading to Costa Rica I figured it would be a perfect opportunity to finally do this. I was really excited when I found The Riding Adventure and saw an option for a sunset ride on the beach.
Walking around Casa Tucana we were trying to decide what to wear and the GPS coordinates to The Riding Adventure ranch. We left pretty early not sure how long it would take us to arrive. The GPS has us turn into what looked like a very nice residential planned community. We weren’t sure if we were in the right place. There weren’t any signs or anyone around to ask.
As we continued to drive, we turned into what looked like the right place. There was no one around, just some dogs trying to stay cool in the shade. As we pulled in further we saw some horses. I turned my phone on to place a call to the owner, Diego. He informed us that we were in the right place. We got there earlier then we anticipated, it was about 10 minutes away from where we were staying.
We hung out on the grounds waiting for Diego since we got there too early. It was too hot so I retreated to the air conditioned car. Once Diego came he began to get the horses one by one and feed them. Once there were done eating and were saddled up, Diego demonstrated to us how to direct the horses.
He is very sensitive about his horses and cares deeply for them. We mounted the horses, I was on Mambo. Diego showed us his dance moves. Each horse seemed to move at their own pace. Diego and his friend who was riding with us were ahead. I was in the middle and my friends seemed to be way in the back. Once we finally got down towards the busy highway my horse decided he wanted to eat the plants.
Eventually Diego made us all get off the horses and ride in the van to the beach with his brother. He thought it would be safer if he and his friend crossed the street with all of the horses. We understood since the horses seemed to be walking too slow to cross the busy street. We got to the beautiful beach which was across a tiny street from a nice hotel.
They came with the horses and Diego ended up switching the horses. Instead of Mambo I rode Cinderella, who apparently is a kicker. The others had to make sure their horse wasn’t directly behind her. We all rode down the beautiful beach that was pretty much deserted. It felt like we had the beach to ourselves. The sand was a blackish gray and was gorgeous.
It was so beautiful to watch the sunset. Once it hit the horizon it was gone within a couple blinks of an eye. The ride was over and Diego decided that he would take the horses back with my friend so he could drive the car back over to us his friend. So us two ladies took a walk across the beach and sat at an outdoor restaurant/bar watching the sunset. It was so beautiful to watch as we waited for our friend to come back with the car.
I really enjoyed the ride on the beach. I wanted to go in the water with the horse, but that didn’t happen. Hopefully another time soon I will get that opportunity. Diego takes care of his horses and cares for them. You can tell he prefers horses over people.
I really liked that besides Diego and his friend it was just us. All the attention and focus was on our small group of 3 and we had fun. Diego even took my camera and took some photos and video for us. He wanted to make sure we had some nice pictures and I appreciated that. If you are in Costa Rica, I would recommend you check out The Riding Adventure.
Have you ever been horseback riding in Costa Rica?
Disclaimer: Thank you to Diego and The Riding Adventure for having us. While receiving a discount all opinions and views are my own.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland
Those sunset shots are AMAZING! What a wonderful adventure. I haven’t been to Costa Rica yet, but I would love to go in the near future. Thank you for sharing this experience with us!
Holly Dayz
Thank you! I hope you do go it is a beautiful place.
Becky Olsen
Are you kidding me! Those sunset pictures are gorgeous. What a neat experience.
Holly Dayz
Thank you. It was a very nice experience.
Leah
This sounds amazing! This will go on my bucket list!
Holly Dayz
It was. Great experience.
Plating Pixels
Sounds absolutely amazing. Costa Rica and South America in general are on the list!
Holly Dayz
It was such a nice experience. I enjoyed it. Very peaceful.
rg862015
That sounds so incredible and peaceful to ride on the beach! That stinks you weren’t able to go in the water, but I’m sure it was still amazing to walk along it!
Holly Dayz
It really was. It was so quiet that the beauty just stood out even more. Yea, but hopefully another time. I still enjoyed my time.
Jamila
That sunset is amazing. I can’t wait to go horse back riding.
Holly Dayz
It was so beautiful.
dcvaughan
BEAUTIFUL photos! I want to go to Costa Rica so badly! I love that your horses name was Cinderella 🙂
Holly Dayz
You should go. I will go back there is so much to see and do. I liked her name too.
Jenn Peters
Absolutely stunning! I’d love to take a sunset ride on the beach. Can not even imagine!
Holly Dayz
It was so beautiful.
staciesayzso
Stunning pictures! I’ve never been on a horse before but you sure made it look easy.
Holly Dayz
It was I believe my 3rd time. It isn’t too bad. Feels funny to walk when you get off.
BeFree Project
The sunset is so beautiful!!!! What a beautiful experience! Thanks for sharing your travels, I always enjoy reading your post.
Siobhan
Holly Dayz
Thank you. I am glad you enjoy.
Carin Kilby Clark
This looks like such a good time! Absolutely love the pictures. Costa Rica is definitely on my must-visit list.
Holly Dayz
It was a beautiful ride. Thank you, you should certainly visit.
NaysVoice
Costa Rica is on my list of places to go and you just added another thing for me to do while there.
Holly Dayz
Oh you must go on a ride on the beach. You will love it.
NaysVoice
you look like you had an amazing time. #CostaRicaOneDaySoon
Holly Dayz
I did. I would love to go back again.
arielsaysnow
My goodness, Holly! Now I’ve got to add Costa Rica to my ‘must travel to’ list. Your photos are breath taking. So glad you had a great time. (I wanna go!)
Holly Dayz
Thank you so much! Yes you must go. I want to go back!
mimicutelips
Your pictures are absolutely beautiful. I’ve never been on a horse in my life 🙁 although I want to horse back ride in the water so bad. What a fun experience.
Holly Dayz
Thank you so much! I want to go in the water too. It was still a great experience.
Valerie Robinson
That sunset pic is crazy beautiful!
Holly Dayz
Thank you.
Christine K. St.Vil (@MomsNCharge)
This exact scenario is definitely on my bucket list. The pics turned out beautifully, thanks for sharing!
Holly Dayz
Thank you so much. I hope you check it off your bucket list soon.
Keisha R
My BFF is from Costa Rica and I’ve been trying to convince her to take me there. I’ll show her this post and we will see!
Holly Dayz
Oh that is awesome. Yea tell her it is time for a trip!
Nicole Brewer
Nice! I’ve always wanted to do something like this as well. Costa Rica looks awesome need to add this to the list!
Holly Dayz
Costa Rica is a great time. Yes you must add to your list.
Evelyne CulturEatz
What a great experience – one I would like to do – and great shots. Yep odd abandoned looking homes while driving are so typical there, looks like the bus I took from the boat to the rain forest lol.
Holly Dayz
Thank you. The community actually didn’t have abandoned homes. They were beautiful homes in a developed community.
Denise Browning
What an amazing place to recharge the batteries and spend quality time. Love the pics!
Holly Dayz
Thank you. It is a great place to do that.
T. Espi (@TheStyleMedic)
This looks absolutely beautiful. I’ve been horseback riding before but never on the beach. Definitely on my list of things to do.
Holly Dayz
It was gorgeous. That was my first time horseback riding on the beach.
Frugal Flirty N Fab
Beautiful Pictures! Visiting a Ranch is on my list of things to do with my family this year! Costa Rica would be ultra fab!!!
Holly Dayz
Thank you! Costa Rica was amazing and I will certainly go back.
thewordhermit
I’ve always wanted to do that too! What a dreamy setting for riding horses.
Holly Dayz
Oh I hope you get to soon. It was so beautiful.
Anemary
It must be awesome! Thank you for lettingus see this!
Holly Dayz
It was you are very welcome.