Caribe Horse
Ethical Horseback Riding Tours in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
A professional and conscious experience where horses are true partners.
Discover the Caribbean through a deeper connection with nature, guided by expertise, respect and over 40 years of experience.
Caribe Horse offers ethical horseback riding tours in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, designed for travelers who seek a deeper, more conscious connection with horses, nature and local culture.
Our beautiful and well-cared-for horses are all rescued, and our experiences take place along the Caribbean beaches and rainforest of the South Caribbean, including Cocles, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva, Playa Arrecife, Playa Grande and Manzanillo, in the Talamanca region, Limón Province. Riding with our horses allows you to explore these landscapes in a natural and low-impact way, becoming part of the environment rather than just observing it.
Our four-legged friends are rescued horses coming from situations of neglect or mistreatment. They are part of our family and partners in this project. Their physical and psychological well-being is always our priority, and every activity is carefully designed around their needs.
Our work is guided by over 40 years of experience and a strong academic and technical background developed in Europe. We integrate equine behavior, psychopedagogy and natural horsemanship. Inspired by masters such as Caprilli and Nuno Oliveira, our approach is based on scientific knowledge, communication, connection and respect.
We operate from a dedicated structure where our horses live, receive daily care and professional management. Horses that are older or no longer able to participate in activities live freely in our protected mountain area near Cahuita National Park, where they enjoy a peaceful and natural environment for the rest of their lives.
Our horseback riding experiences are not mass tourism. They are carefully managed to ensure balance, safety and respect for each horse and each rider, offering a meaningful and authentic experience.
In addition to horseback riding tours, Caribe Horse offers horseback riding lessons and is developing educational programs, volunteering opportunities, hippotherapy and clinics focused on natural horsemanship and communication, all grounded in professional, academic and ethical principles.
Every tour and every form of support directly contributes to the well-being of our horses and allows us to extend our work to other horses in need within the local community, through guidance, assistance and practical support.
🔥 WHY CHOOSE CARIBE HORSE
1. Ethical Horseback Riding
Every experience is built around the welfare of our horses, respecting their physical and psychological needs.
2. Rescued Horses, Real Impact
Our horses come from difficult past situations. By joining our tours, you actively support their care and help us assist other horses in need.
3. Professional and Academic Expertise
Over 40 years of experience and a strong family heritage, combined with structured academic education in Europe, integrating science, psychology and classical horsemanship.
4. Unique Structure and Lifetime Care
We are the only project in the area with a dedicated facility and a protected retirement space for horses who are no longer working.
5. More Than a Horseback Riding Tour
In addition to tours, we offer horseback riding lessons, clinics in natural horsemanship, volunteering and hippotherapy programs focused on connection, communication, education and ethical horse-human relationships.
Welcome to Caribe Horse!
Caribe Horse is designed for those who are looking for more than a standard horseback riding tour.
We offer ethical horseback riding experiences, horseback riding lessons and tailor-made tours on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, in the heart of Puerto Viejo and the South Caribbean.
Our tours take you through pristine beaches and tropical rainforest, where you can explore areas such as Cocles, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva and Manzanillo, discovering wildlife, local culture and the natural beauty of the region.
Each experience is guided by professionals and adapted to your level, from beginners to experienced riders. Our horses are trained through communication-based methods, ensuring a safe, balanced and respectful interaction for both horse and rider.
We also offer private and customized experiences for special occasions, including honeymoons, photography sessions and exclusive tours, designed to create unforgettable memories in a unique natural setting.
For those who wish to deepen their knowledge, we provide horseback riding lessons and are developing clinics in natural horsemanship and communication, as well as volunteering and hippotherapy programs.
Caribe Horse is recognized for the quality of its experiences, the professionalism of its team and the high standards of horse care, becoming a trusted choice for travelers seeking an authentic and responsible experience in Costa Rica.
Recognized by international platforms such as TripAdvisor and Zicasso Luxury Travel for excellence in service, professionalism and horse welfare.
Help Rescue Horses- Support Our Ethical Horse Project
At Caribe Horse, our mission is clear: rescue horses, provide them with a better life, and offer ethical, unforgettable horseback experiences in the South Caribbean of Costa Rica. Every tour, clinic, or activity you join directly supports the welfare of our rescued horses and contributes to the sustainability of our project.
Maintaining rescued horses in Costa Rica’s South Caribbean is not simple. The tropical climate, humidity, and seasonal weather require constant care and attention. Infrastructure, paddocks, and trails need ongoing maintenance, and all supplies for the horses – including hay, feed, vitamins, minerals, veterinary products, and riding equipment – are imported, often from the Central Valley, Guanacaste, or even from abroad, to ensure the highest quality.
Veterinary care is a priority. While we provide first aid on-site, more advanced treatments are performed by our trusted veterinarian from the Central Valley, ensuring professional, ethical, and specialized attention for each horse. These high standards, combined with the imported feed, supplements, and equipment, explain the premium quality of our services compared to other areas, such as the Pacific coast or central Costa Rica.
All the activities we offer – from beach and jungle horseback tours, to half-day rides, clinics, and therapeutic programs – are designed with horse welfare as the priority. Every booking, every visit, helps maintain our rescued horses and ensures they receive the best care possible. There is no commercial profit; everything is reinvested into the horses, their facilities, and ethical, high-quality experiences for our guests.
Our long-term goal is to expand our facilities, rescue more horses, and provide them a safe, loving environment. With a foundation of family tradition, certified skills, and continuous professional training, we build strong, ethical relationships with our horses, treating them as family and lifelong companions.
You can support our work through a donation or by joining our virtual adoption program, becoming part of our ongoing effort to rescue and care for horses in Costa Rica. Every contribution helps maintain high standards of care, improve facilities, and expand our rescue capabilities.
We invite you to meet each of our horses in the “Our Horses” section, where their stories and journeys are shared. Together, we can create a safer, healthier, and more joyful life for these incredible animals.
For questions, bookings, donations, or adoption inquiries, please contact us via the form below. Be part of our dream and help rescue horses ethically in Costa Rica.
Our Horses – Ethical Horse Care in Costa Rica
At Caribe Horse, we dedicate our lives to providing our rescued horses with the love, care, and attention they deserve. Our horses range from 4 to 25 years old, each with a unique story of rescue and rehabilitation.
The oldest and horses with challenging pasts are retired in our 79-acre private reserve on the mountainside, part of a protected biological corridor in Costa Rica’s South Caribbean. Here, they enjoy freedom, ethical treatment, and personalized care, living in a safe and natural environment.
We are committed to animal welfare, ethical horseback riding, and environmental protection, and we aim to expand our programs, offering volunteering experiences, clinics, and horse therapy sessions for true animal lovers.
Ethical Horseback Riding Tours in Puerto Viejo – Costa Rica
Make your time in the Caribbean truly special with an unforgettable horseback riding experience through the most incredible beaches and jungles of Costa Rica. Our tours guide you along pristine Caribbean beaches and through lush rainforest trails, ensuring an immersive and ethical adventure.
We welcome all riders, from beginners and children to experienced equestrians. Those seeking exclusive attention or a more personalized experience can enjoy our private tours, tailored to your skill level and preferences.
Our tours are designed to let you connect deeply with our rescued horses, experiencing the South Caribbean paradise in the most ecological and harmonious way possible, respecting nature and animal welfare.
Advance booking is recommended and required. Join us and discover the beauty, adventure, and ethical horse riding experiences along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast!
Discover Ethical Horseback Riding in Puerto Viejo
Have you always dreamed of riding a beautiful horse along a picturesque Caribbean beach?
Join us on an unforgettable journey through the South Caribbean of Costa Rica, where we will share our passion for horses, our ethical rescue project, and the region’s history, culture, and natural beauty.
Ethical Horseback riding holidays
How about an unforgettable horseback riding vacation?
Check out Caribe Horse’s multi-day rides for a magical horseback riding adventure in a true corner of paradise.
On these multi-day hikes, you’ll be able to spend more time with your companion and build a special relationship. You will be able to explore the jungle and its immense wildlife, ride along the coastal regions and inland wetlands, walk with your horse. These packages are more than just tours, they are horseback riding vacations where you will live unique and unforgettable moments!
Come and learn about NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP with our beloved RESCUED HORSES, in this magic tropical paradise!! We offer volunteer programs from 2 weeks. We we are working hard to be able to offer soon accommodations in the barn for the horses lovers who wants to leave this one life experience. The volunteer work and attention is dedicate around the horses and their well-being. Tours, donations, clinics and riding school are the activities that make our rescue project possible. These are all highly demanding activities for the humans of our family, that require the active participation and help of as many people as possible, in order to guarantee the correct and deserved attention to the horses and to our guests. In Caribe Horse each volunteer can learn more about NATURAL COMMUNICATION, problems and behavioral consequences in mistreated horses, NATURAL HORSE RIDING, horses welfare, care, health problems and treatments in tropical areas .
We do all the efforts to apply every day the knowledge of natural horsemanship in its deep and huge world of study of the Horses Behavior, communication human-horse, a knowledge that is made up of around 600 years of story of profound studies centered on equine behaviour, psychology and the anatomy of horses. Each horse is a world apart, highly complex and must therefore be treated respecting not only its nature but also its subjectivity and the burden of its previous experiences. Like every human being is unique and special, every single horse is unique and special too, and every one deserves be understood, loved and respected in all them uniqueness. This is even more important when there are difficult and traumatic experiences in the past.
