Horseback Riding in Zihuatanejo: Playa Larga Beach

Playa Larga Beach on horseback, through plantations and lagoon mangroves

Horseback riding in Zihuatanejo takes you through coconut plantations and mangrove lagoon to Playa Larga Beach, the longest beach in the area, on a ride lasting about 75 minutes. Hotel pickup and return are included, along with water or beer at the end. The horses suit both beginners and experienced riders, and you set your own pace on the sand.

The experience

Playa Larga Beach is the longest stretch in the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area, and you reach it on horseback through coconut plantations and mangrove trees that line a lagoon behind the sand. The ride takes about 75 minutes, moving at whatever pace feels right: walk the whole way or ask the horse for a faster gait when you're on the beach. Two rock formations sit in the water offshore and make good photo stops. The guide carries your camera or takes pictures with theirs.

Hotel pickup in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo is included, and if you're arriving by cruise ship, pickup happens at the main pier instead. The horses are trained for both beginners and people who ride regularly, so the experience doesn't depend on your background. At the end, you get a cold beer or a bottle of water before heading back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport.
• approximately 75 minutes of horseback riding.
• access to Playa Larga Beach and the lagoon mangrove area.
• a cold beer or bottle of water after the ride.
• a guide in English or Spanish who can photograph you with your own camera.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 11:30 and 16:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Luis de la Maza Ixtapa Zihuatanejo tours

Is this one for you?The ride moves at your own pace, so beginners and experienced riders both find the right speed on the sand. If you want to control how fast the horse goes and spend time on the longest beach in the area without a set itinerary, this suits that need.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the longest beach in the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area?

Playa Larga Beach is the longest in the region, and it's where you spend most of the horseback ride on sand with ocean breeze and views of the Sierra Madre mountains across the water.

How long is the horseback ride itself?

The ride lasts about 75 minutes, and you move at your own pace through plantations and mangrove lagoon before reaching the beach.

Do I need experience riding horses?

No. The horses are trained for both beginners and experienced riders, so you can go at whatever pace feels comfortable and set your own speed on the beach.

What happens after the ride?

You get a cold beer or a bottle of water, then the guide takes you back to your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and return transport from your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo are included. If you're a cruise passenger, pickup is at the main pier in Zihuatanejo.