Horseback Riding in Acapulco: Beach & Lagoon with Crocodile Farm

Ride rescued horses on an empty beach, then see what lives in the lagoon

Horseback riding activity in Acapulco starting from your hotel or cruise ship, with an hour on the beach followed by a lagoon boat ride and crocodile farm visit. Hotel or cruise pickup is included. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French. A full morning outing with no riding experience required. The horses are tame and accustomed to beginners.

The experience

Your guide meets you at the hotel or cruise terminal at 9:00 am holding a sign with your name. The drive to the lagoon takes about 50 minutes, and once you arrive you head straight to the beach for an hour of horseback riding. These are rescued horses, calm and used to carrying riders of all levels, so no prior experience is necessary. The beach is quiet and set apart from the main tourist areas, which is the whole point.

After you dismount, the guide takes you on a boat ride through the lagoon to spot the local flora and fauna. Then you move on to a crocodile farm where the guide explains the biology and behavior of these prehistoric animals. The full outing runs about six hours from pickup to drop-off, and you'll have lunch at the starting point before heading back to your hotel or ship.

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise ship pickup and return.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport to and from the lagoon.
• one hour of horseback riding on the beach.
• one hour lagoon boat ride with your guide.
• crocodile farm visit with education on the animals.
• a guide who speaks English, Spanish or French.

Options for this experience

4 options

Only Horseback RidingUp to 15 people · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Horseback-only option that includes just the beach horseback ride. Pickup is included.

Group Horseback Ride, Crocodiles and TurtlesUp to 15 people · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00Horseback ride, crocodiles and turtles: a lagoon ride, a gentle beach horseback ride, a visit to a turtle camp and a visit to a crocodile farm. Pickup is included.

Group with LunchUp to 15 people · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00Group option including lunch with a choice of fish or chicken. Pickup is included.

Private With LunchUp to 14 people · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00Private option including lunch with a choice of beef or chicken brochette, no drinks. This private version includes a gentle beach horseback ride, a baby turtle release, a crocodile farm visit and lunch. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Jose L. Peralta

Is this one for you?Book the Group option if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and want the lower price. Choose Private with Lunch if you prefer a dedicated guide and want a meal included. The Only Horseback Riding option works if you want to skip the lagoon and crocodile farm and spend more time in the saddle, though the beach ride itself is the core of the activity.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of horses will I be riding?

The horses are tame and have been rescued from pulling carriages on the main avenue. They're accustomed to riders with no experience, so you don't need to have ridden before.

How long is the actual horseback riding part?

You ride for one hour on the beach. The rest of the morning includes the boat ride on the lagoon and the crocodile farm visit.

Does the price include lunch?

Lunch is included in two of the four booking options: Group with Lunch and Private with Lunch. The Group HorseLagn Crocs & Turtle option and the Only Horseback Riding option do not include a meal.

What happens if I'm traveling with a cruise ship? Will the timing work?

Pickup is included from cruise terminals, and the guide coordinates the return to match your ship's schedule. Contact the local supplier directly to confirm your ship's departure time when you book.