Sarapiquí · 2 hours · easy
Horseback riding in Sarapiquí: jungle, pastures and river
Ride the natural trails of Hacienda Pozo Azul beside the Sarapiquí River on well-trained horses, crossing jungle, open pastures and streams with a bilingual guide.
Tour at a glance
The route
How the ride goes
Meet your horse
Your guide gives the safety instructions, fits your gear and matches you with a horse.
Jungle trails
You ride into the forest of the hacienda, watching for the wildlife typical of Sarapiquí.
Pastures and streams
The trail opens onto green pastures and crosses streams near the Sarapiquí River.
Fruit at the viewpoint
You stop at a scenic spot for fresh fruit and water, then ride back to the stables.
Included
- Well-trained horses from the hacienda
- Safety instructions and full safety gear
- Specialised bilingual guide
- Fresh fruit and water at a scenic spot
What to bring
- Long trousers
- Closed shoes that can get muddy
- Sunscreen, hat and insect repellent
- Rain jacket and a camera
Choose your ride
Three ways to ride in the Northern Zone
2-hour ride at Pozo Azul
Jungle, pastures and streams, with departures at 9:30, 11:30 and 14:30.
Half-day ride at Pozo Azul
A longer ride on the hacienda trails for those who want more time in the saddle.
ATV + long horseback ride
In Venecia de San Carlos: 2 hours by ATV and 2 hours on horseback, private for up to 2 people, with photos. Lunch option.
More in Sarapiquí
Other rainforest tours in Sarapiquí
Sarapiquí River safari float
A calm float on the Sarapiquí River to spot monkeys, birds, iguanas and otters with a naturalist guide. Suitable for all ages.
Sarapiquí hanging bridges
A 390-metre hanging bridge above the canopy and three rainforest trails. Choose a day pass, a guided nature walk or birdwatching.
Night walk in the rainforest
Frogs, insects and nocturnal wildlife on trails and hanging bridges after dark, with a local naturalist guide. Minimum age 8.
Birdwatching in Sarapiquí
Trogons, toucans, motmots and hummingbirds on private trails, with a specialist guide and spotting scope.
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
It is in Sarapiquí, Heredia, beside the Sarapiquí River in Costa Rica’s Caribbean lowlands. We send the exact location on WhatsApp when you book.
No. The horses are well trained and your guide gives you the safety instructions before you set off, then rides with the group the whole way.
There are three departures a day: 9:30 am, 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. The ride lasts about 2 hours, and a half-day ride is also available.
Children are welcome. Tell us their ages on WhatsApp so the hacienda can prepare suitable horses and confirm the minimum age.
Yes. The Sarapiquí River safari float also starts at Hacienda Pozo Azul, so both fit easily into one day. Ask us on WhatsApp to plan the times.
Rides run in light rain. If the weather makes the trails unsafe, we offer another time or a full refund. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before; later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.
Book on WhatsApp
Tell us your dates and we will plan the day
One message on WhatsApp is enough. We reply with availability, rates and what to bring.