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15 Horse Riding in Mexico to Build a Day Around

36 tours  ·  from $41

Good horse riding fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen - The cenote swim after the saddle
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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

1.Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,780 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Ride a rescued horse through the Yucatán jungle with guides such as Paula, Lily, or Fabian, then cool off in a cenote. Rancho Bonanza supplies helmets, towels, lockers, water, snacks, and transport from Cancun or Playa del Carmen. No riding experience is required, though basic experience helps.

“Wow. Everything from the transport to the welcome to the riding and cenote was over the top good. Yes you ride the horses and it is lovely winding through the jungle but there is so much more. You learn about the trees, hear stories, meet animals and try the honey they make on site. The cenote is beautiful and private and so beautiful and you are well looked after with drinks and a snack. A lovely experience.”

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Cabo White Sand Horseback Riding Tour and Tequila Tasting - The beach section is the real payoff
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Cabo White Sand Horseback Riding Tour and Tequila Tasting

2.Cabo White Sand Horseback Riding Tour and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,355 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Ride a well-trained horse through Baja desert trails and along a secluded Pacific beach with a guide such as Reyes or Victor. All riding levels are welcome, and winter rides may include whale sightings. Hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and tequila tasting are included, but park admission and photos cost extra.

“awesome experience with damian would recommend the atvs as well good deal for everything that is included!!”

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Horseback Riding plus ATV, Cenote, Ziplines, and Lunch - Horseback riding for complete beginners
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Horseback Riding plus ATV, Cenote, Ziplines, and Lunch

3.Horseback Riding plus ATV, Cenote, Ziplines, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 822 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about five hours in the Ruta de los Cenotes on a beginner-friendly mix of ATV riding, horseback riding, four jungle ziplines, and a freshwater cenote swim. Guides such as Luis, Raul, Alex, and Sergio are praised for patient help. Hotel transfers and chicken fajitas are included, but lockers, drinks, and photos cost extra.

“Very fun experience! Very much enjoyed being able to ride horses and ATVs and zipline and do cenote swim all in one day! Our guides were knowledgeable and helpful. My only complaints are: 1) the whole thing felt kind of rushed. They were constantly herding us from one activity to the next. It would be nice to not feel rushed. The zipline was only four zips, I wish there were more. 2) the tour package says it includes a “lunch”. This is extremely misleading. You get two tiny tacos included and that is all. I have a small appetite and even I was left hungry. Drinks are extra. Even non…”

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Cabo Desert Off-Road & Beach Horseback Combo and Tequila Tasting - ATV trails built for desert views
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Cabo Desert Off-Road & Beach Horseback Combo and Tequila Tasting

4.Cabo Desert Off-Road & Beach Horseback Combo and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 751 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Spend about an hour on an ATV across Baja 1000-style desert and mountain trails, then ride a trained horse along Cabo’s white-sand beach. Guides such as Chino, Esteban, and Alberto are often requested. Hotel pickup, water, safety gear, and tequila tasting are included, but park fees, insurance, tips, and photos cost extra.

“Went during hurricane Norma so we couldn't do any water experiences. This was the next best option. Very friendly and professional.”

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ATV Ziplines, Cenote, Lunch, Horseback Riding and Tequila Tasting - Four Ziplines Above the Mayan Jungle
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ATV Ziplines, Cenote, Lunch, Horseback Riding and Tequila Tasting

5.ATV Ziplines, Cenote, Lunch, Horseback Riding and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

Spend about five hours at Mayan Jungle Rush near Puerto Morelos, combining four ziplines, hanging bridges, a 30-minute ATV ride, horseback riding, and a freshwater cenote. Guides such as Flako, H, Chris, and David Flash have earned praise for clear instructions and humor, but plan for add-on costs and a tightly timed schedule.

“Excellent, fun and adventurous. I love the tiur guide and their professional skills. Very informative about the excursions.”

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Extreme Horses Adventure with ATV, Ziplines & Cenote - ATV Tracks Through the Mayan Jungle
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Extreme Horses Adventure with ATV, Ziplines & Cenote

6.Extreme Horses Adventure with ATV, Ziplines & Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend about five hours combining a gentle horseback ride, dusty ATV trails, three or more ziplines, and a freshwater Mayan cenote. Bilingual guides such as Mona Lisa, Alex, Henry, and Javier have earned praise for safety and energy. Hotel pickup, gear, insurance, tequila tasting, and conservation fees are included.

“I booked this excursion through Viator, and while there were some fun moments, overall it felt a bit disappointing. Be aware that you’re not allowed to bring your phone during any of the activities. They say it’s for safety, but it seems more about pushing you to buy their pricey photos at the end. As someone who likes capturing my own memories, this was frustrating. The horseback riding was enjoyable but very short, and unfortunately, there weren’t enough horses for our full group. We had to split into two groups and wait in the heat, which threw off the timing and flow. The cenote was nice, but we only had…”

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Half-Day Horseback Riding Adventure - Climbing to the canyon cliffs
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Half-Day Horseback Riding Adventure

7.Half-Day Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $160

Meet Coyote Canyon Adventures in central San Miguel de Allende for instruction, a 2.5-hour guided ride through river crossings, steep canyon trails, plains, and cattle country. Guides such as June, Federico, and Rodrigo may lead the outing. Add cliff rappelling or a hot-springs visit, then sit down to an organic ranch meal.

“It was excellent. We had a great time. Very well organized. Horses are beautiful and clearly in good health. Lunch was very good and healthy.”

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Horseback Riding Tour in Cabo San Lucas - Cacti, ocean lookouts, and the photo stop
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Horseback Riding Tour in Cabo San Lucas

8.Horseback Riding Tour in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 393 reviews · 3 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Ride from a Baja ranch through cactus country to the Pacific near Cabo San Lucas. Rancho Carisuva provides hotel pickup, gentle horses, guides such as Luis and Thomas, snacks, and ocean views. Plan for about an hour in the saddle, plus transport, orientation, photos, and the $20 park entrance fee.

“The staff are nice and the views are gorgeous; HOWEVER, the riding time is only 1 hour, and we expected it to be over 3 hours. The advertisement is quite misleading. Also, the photos should at least be free, considering the price and the additional park entrance cost. They should also make it clear from the beginning that the photos are not free-my friend thought the photos were included and therefore didn’t bother taking any of her own.”

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Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre from Puerto Vallarta - Riding Through Rivers and Sierra Madre Trees
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Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre from Puerto Vallarta

9.Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre from Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $103

Leave Puerto Vallarta at 8:15 a.m. for Rancho Capomo, where guides such as Beto and Rami lead you on a shaded horseback ride through streams and forest. You’ll hike across bridges and steps to a waterfall, then enjoy fajitas, handmade tortillas, drinks, and a relaxed ranch lunch.

“Our driver was absolutely amazing! He was also our main guide on the tour! Made the lunch and Tequila tasting so cool as well as seeing the tortillas being made. Even though we went during the dry season (didn't know that) the trail was still so unique and the spared us the hike to the waterfall since it was dry. Overall, wonderful experience!”

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UTV, Free Horseback Ride, and Sky Bike Adventure Combo - The UTV ride through creeks and canyons
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UTV, Free Horseback Ride, and Sky Bike Adventure Combo

10.UTV, Free Horseback Ride, and Sky Bike Adventure Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

You’ll ride a shared UTV through Baja’s dry creeks, canyons, dunes, and Migriño Beach, then add horseback riding and sky bikes with a bilingual Cactus Tours guide. Hotel pickup, gear, water, tequila tasting, and a kids club are included, but park and vehicle fees cost extra.

“We had a great time on the ATVs and Horses. I do recommend that Viator update their description to include the extra charges so people aren’t surprised to pay more fees when they arrive. They charge for the entry fee (which is stated in description) but they ALSO charge you $35 fee pp for riding ATVs or give you the option to do a $500 temporary hold on a Credit Card in case of any damages to the vehicle.”

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Beach ATV Adventure, Free Horseback Ride, and Sky Bike Experience - ATV trails through desert and mountain country
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Beach ATV Adventure, Free Horseback Ride, and Sky Bike Experience

11.Beach ATV Adventure, Free Horseback Ride, and Sky Bike Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

You’ll ride a single or double ATV through Migriño’s desert trails, trot a quarter horse along the Pacific, and pedal a high sky bike above the beach. Cactus Tours provides transport, safety gear, water, bilingual guides, a kids club, and tequila tasting. Guides such as David and Darvin have earned praise for patient, friendly service.

“I hate I had no pictures from the day. They want you to buy from them. Not allowed to bring phone, had to put in locker. They didn’t take very many pictures and the ones they did take were not good at all! So disappointing! Our guide (David) was amazing and the place was beautiful- just don’t have anything to show for it, sad!”

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Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas - Choosing a horse and getting comfortable in the saddle
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Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas

12.Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $113

Ride from Hacienda Doña Engracia through rural Jalisco with guides such as Fabrizio, Martin, Saul, and Valeria. You may cross the Mascota River or swim with your horse when conditions are safe, then taste boutique tequilas, make salsa, and eat BBQ beside a pool.

“WOW. What a great day. I am a horse owner, so I often avoid horse excursions on vacation out of concern for the care of the working horses. This place was excellent. The horses were happy, well cared for, and well trained. The ride was fabulous, we climbed into the hills and crossed the river. Fabrizio was fun and accommodating when our ship return time shifted from the original plans. We will definitely seek this company out again-La Dulce Vista Highly recommend!!”

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Horseback Riding in Sayulita Through Jungle Trails to the Beach - Stop two: jungle trails and the river
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Horseback Riding in Sayulita Through Jungle Trails to the Beach

13.Horseback Riding in Sayulita Through Jungle Trails to the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride from a ranch near Sayulita through tropical jungle to the river and Playa Escondida, then enjoy a tequila tasting. Guides such as Juan, Jovani, Guzman, and Danny match horses to your experience. Sunset departures are available, with beach cantering possible for confident riders.

“It was my first time riding a horse, but the staff made me feel completely safe and comfortable throughout the experience. The horses were incredibly friendly, and the guide was super kind and attentive, which made the whole ride even more enjoyable. I had such a fun time riding through the lush jungle and along the stunning black sand beach—such a unique and unforgettable experience. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone, whether it’s your first time or not!”

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Tequila Tasting, Horseback Riding,ATV, Ziplines Cenote and Lunch - Starting with ziplines in the Mayan jungle
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Tequila Tasting, Horseback Riding,ATV, Ziplines Cenote and Lunch

14.Tequila Tasting, Horseback Riding,ATV, Ziplines Cenote and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours in Puerto Morelos' Mayan jungle on a busy activity circuit: beginner-friendly ziplines, ATVs, a short horseback ride, cenote swimming, lunch, and tequila tasting. Guides such as Raul, Arturo, Flash, and Jonathan are praised for friendly service, but expect group pacing, extra fees, and paid activity photos.

“What a day!! They provided transportation from the hotel for a fee. From there we went to the Zip Lines first, and we truly enjoyed that as it was both our first time. The lines weren’t so high or long so it is great for beginners. Then to the ATV trek that was amazing fun. We ride in a group of about 15 ATVs for roughly a mile and then back. From there we got on horseback for another roughly mile long trek through the jungle. Only 4 people went in this part of the tour. After that we took a dip in the local Cenote. A beautiful cavern with…”

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Horseback Riding Experience in Rancho San Cristobal - Arriving at Rancho San Cristobal
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Horseback Riding Experience in Rancho San Cristobal

15.Horseback Riding Experience in Rancho San Cristobal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $156

Ride with a small group and a local guide across Rancho San Cristobal’s beach, desert, and mountain terrain. Guides such as Oscar, Alex, Jonathan, and Erwin add stories about local plants, wildlife, and early settlers. Visit the Second Arch, then finish with quesadillas and seasonal water.

“Oscar was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and insightful. He was friendly and genuine. We loved our time with Oscar!! Thank you for an enjoyable experience❤️”

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★ 5.0Afro-Mex Village Experience -Horseback Ride -Turtle Hatch & CrocsFrom $12037 reviews
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