Horseback Riding in Samara: Jungle and Beach

Jungle trails, a secluded beach, and a horse picked for how you ride

Horseback riding near Samara takes you through jungle and small village to Buena Vista Beach on a horse matched to your riding level, with a guide in English, Spanish or French. The ride lasts two and a half hours and includes hotel pickup; morning departures leave around 8am and sunset rides around 3pm, though rainy season may shift the route to Samara Beach. Children from age 4 are welcome.

The Experience

The ranch sits about two kilometers from Samara, and that is where the guide assesses your riding experience and pairs you with a horse suited to your level. From there you ride into the jungle, through a small village, and down to the secluded stretch of Buena Vista Beach. The route depends on the tide and the season—in heavy rain, when crossing the river becomes impossible, the ride goes to Samara Beach instead. You may spot howler monkeys, iguanas, coatis or birds along the way.

The ride runs two and a half hours total. You get a twenty-minute break partway through with water and fresh fruit. A guide leads the whole time and speaks English, Spanish or French. Hotel pickup from Samara is included, and the operator will contact you after booking to confirm whether you are riding in the morning around 8am or at sunset around 3pm.

This ride suits all ages from four years old and all riding levels, from people who have never been on a horse to experienced riders. The guide's job is to match the horse to what you can do, so the day stays peaceful rather than a test.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Samara.
• a guide in English, Spanish or French.
• a horse matched to your riding level.
• a twenty-minute break with water and fresh fruit.
• photos and videos taken during the ride.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Explore Samara Tours

Is this one for you?Two and a half hours means the ride fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day, leaving time for other activities in Samara before or after. The guide's role is to match horse to rider, so the pace stays peaceful whether you have ridden before or never have.

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Top questions

What animals might I see on the ride near Samara?

Howler monkeys, iguanas, coatis and various birds live along the jungle trails and beach route. Sightings depend on the time of day and the season, so they are not guaranteed.

How long is the horseback riding activity itself?

The full ride lasts two and a half hours, including a twenty-minute break with water and fruit partway through.

What time does the ride depart, and can I choose morning or sunset?

Departures run around 8am for morning rides or around 3pm for sunset rides. The operator contacts you after booking to confirm which time works with the tide and your preference.

Is hotel pickup from Samara included?

Yes, pickup from your Samara hotel is included. The ranch is about two kilometers outside town.

Can children ride, and is there a minimum age?

Children are welcome from age 4 and up. The guide matches each rider—child or adult—to a horse suited to their riding level.

What happens if it rains heavily during rainy season?

In heavy rain when the river becomes impossible to cross, the ride goes to Samara Beach instead of Buena Vista Beach. The route changes but the ride still happens.