Among the many activities Costa Rica has to offer, horseback riding is perhaps the best way to see the country's varied and incredibly scenic areas. Although riding is not allowed in the National Parks, there are other areas offering a wonderful assortment of once in a lifetime experiences. Just imagine, riding through rain, transitional and dry forest; along pristine beaches; to the top and into the crater of a volcano; to waterfalls, over mountains, and to mud cauldrons and hot springs; viewing supurb wildlife and exquisite flora along the way. Most lodges and hotels within the country offer some type of independent or escorted horseback riding tours. Itineraries can be customized to include anything from just a ½ day tour to an extensive indepth horsetrek adventure. Just let us know your preference.

Following is a list of lodges and areas that offer exceptional trails and horseback riding programs.

Lodges:

• Buena Vista Lodge
• Casa Turire Hotel
• Chachagua Rain Forest Hotel
• Dundee Ranch
• Eco Lodge
• Fonda Vela Hotel
• La Finca Corralillos
• Selva Bananito Lodge
• Tango Mar Resort
• Turrialba Lodge

• Rancho Savegre near Manuel Antonio National Park
• Los Angeles Cloud Forest Reserve