Horseback Riding in Puerto Escondido: Beach & Lagoon Crossing

Ride through fields and forest, then watch your horse swim across the lagoon

A three-hour horseback riding activity in Puerto Escondido that combines countryside trails, a boat crossing where horses swim, coastal riding along Puerto Suelo beach, and a rest stop with refreshments. The ride moves through rural farmland, crosses a lagoon gap by boat, then follows the shoreline before ending with time to relax. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the group. Pickup is included.

The experience

You start in the countryside around Puerto Escondido, riding through fields and pasture where you get a feel for the rural landscape and the pace of local life. The route takes you toward the coast, but before you reach the beach, you cross a small gap in the lagoon, and this is where the ride becomes something different. You board a boat while your horse swims alongside you in the water, a moment the operator describes as the heart of the experience. Once across, you mount again and continue on horseback along Puerto Suelo beach, a quieter stretch of coast where the sound of waves and the sea breeze are the main company.

The ride covers roughly three hours total, though the pacing shifts between the countryside section, the water crossing, and the beach stretch. When you reach the far end of the beach, the group stops to rest in a sheltered spot. Drinks and snacks are provided here, giving you time to recover and take in the natural setting before the return journey back to your starting point. An air-conditioned vehicle is included for transport to and from the activity, and a live guide who speaks English or Spanish leads throughout.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• horseback riding through countryside, across the lagoon by boat, and along Puerto Suelo beach.
• drinks and snacks at the rest stop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:30

AgesAdult (21 to 54 years) · Senior (55 and older) · Youth (12 to 20 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Ocean Travel

Is this one for you?The three-hour duration and moderate physical demands suit riders who want a full morning or afternoon activity without committing to a full day, and the lagoon crossing by boat makes this different from a standard beach ride. It is the signature moment that sets this experience apart.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 20 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

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 happens when the horses cross the lagoon?

The horses swim across a small gap in the lagoon while you travel by boat alongside them, so you can watch them move through the water up close before continuing the ride on the beach on the other side.

How long is the horseback riding activity?

The full activity runs three hours, including the countryside ride, the lagoon crossing by boat, the beach section, and a rest stop with refreshments at the end.

Does the price include transport to the activity?

Yes, pickup is included, and you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to and from the starting point.

What is Puerto Suelo beach like?

Puerto Suelo is a quieter beach along the coast where you ride after crossing the lagoon, offering a peaceful stretch of shoreline with views of the waves and sea breeze as the main backdrop.