Horseback riding in Jaco Beach: Rainforest and natural pools
Ride into the rainforest, then swim in a natural pool fed by waterfalls
Horseback riding near Jaco Beach on an 80-acre private property in the Costa Rica rainforest, with a bilingual guide, helmet and insurance. You ride through jungle trails spotting wildlife like toucans and white-faced monkeys, then dismount at natural swimming pools where you can swim and use a natural waterslide before heading back.
What’s included
- Professional bilingual guide.
- helmet and insurance.
- bottled water and snacks.
- access to the natural pools and waterslide.
Times
- Every day 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 13:00 14:00
Before you book
Operated by Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park
Prices and times updated 5 days ago
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The experience
The property sits five minutes from Jaco Beach and Los Suenos, so if you have a free afternoon or a morning before other plans, you can get there without a long drive. Vista Los Suenos keeps its own horses and maintains the 80-acre grounds specifically for this ride, which means the trails are established and the animals are accustomed to the work. A bilingual guide leads the group through the rainforest canopy, and you'll likely spot toucans, scarlet macaws and white-faced monkeys moving through the trees as you ride.
The ride itself takes you deeper into the property before reaching the natural pool area. Once there, you dismount and have time to swim in the pools fed by waterfalls, use the natural waterslide, and rest in the shade. The guide stays with the group, and bottled water and snacks are provided. You'll wear a helmet for the ride, and insurance is included in the booking.
The whole outing runs about two hours from arrival to departure. Pickup is not mentioned in the operator details, so confirm your meeting point when you book. The property is close enough to Jaco that many travelers drive themselves or arrange a short taxi ride.
Is this one for you?You ride the horse yourself on established trails, so this suits anyone comfortable in the saddle for about an hour. The guide handles navigation and safety. The private 80-acre property keeps the ride intimate and the trails predictable, which works well if you want wildlife spotting without the uncertainty of a wild jungle trek.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What kind of wildlife might I see while riding through the rainforest?
Toucans, scarlet macaws and white-faced monkeys are common sightings on the property. The guide will point them out as you ride, though wildlife spotting is never guaranteed.
Do I need horseback riding experience to book this?
The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the guide is bilingual and experienced with mixed-ability groups. Children as young as four can ride, though they may need assistance mounting and riding.
What happens at the natural pool after the ride?
You'll have time to swim in the pools, which are fed by waterfalls, and use a natural waterslide. The pools are on the property itself, so there's no additional travel once you arrive at that part of the grounds.
What's included in the price, and what costs extra?
The ride includes a professional bilingual guide, helmet, insurance, bottled water and snacks. Souvenir photos and additional food and drinks are available to purchase on the day.
Horseback riding in Jaco Beach: Rainforest and natural pools
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from US$ 75 per person
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