Private Costa Rica Ocean Front Villa Rental
This can be a few hours or a half day depending on the time you spend. It is recommended that you do this trip with our caretaker unless you are very experienced riders. Your guide will lead you along the winding trails, as your sure footed horse climbs and descends the mountain path. Signs mark the way . . . watch for the leaf cutter ant homes. Keep an eye out for the Titi or Howler monkeys on the ride. If you see falling leaves, look up for monkeys may be near. The howler monkeys are often so quiet that you can pass them by. There is plenty of time to relax as you lope along and observe the many species of tropical plants and birds.
This trip needs to be planned in advance and there will be a charge for lunch. Ask the charge in advance. Your guide will take you up and up the mountain road passed the Yoga farm and the local school. Take the time to look back, the views are spectacular. You will continue to a neighboring farm that is typical of local living. Cooking is done on a wood burning stove and will be very simple …probably rice and beans. After lunch you will explore some of the farm lands, venturing along the cow made trail to spectacular 90 degree views of the ocean and surrounding area.
This ride needs to be coordinated with the tide, as the Burica Coast is impassable at high tide. You can ride in two directions from the house. If you go south, you can ride through Punta Banco and continue on to the Surfing village of Pavones. This ride can be done partly on the beach and partly on the local road. It is a 4-5 mile ride. If you have a group, we like to split the ride with half of the group going one direction and the other the return ride…meeting in Pavones to watch the surfers and enjoy of the local restaurants for lunch.
If you go North, take our caretaker, you are heading toward the Burica Peninsula and Panama. You will notice an area that juts out into the sea and this area is only open a few hours at low tide. Don't get caught on the other side when the tide is coming up. As you travel up this rugged and deserted beach, you will see steep mountains rising up to meet the clouds on your left and the blue Pacific Ocean spreading out to the horizon, on your right. The sounds and power of the surf, the pungent aroma of salty sea and the spectacular beauty of the volcanic cliffs where jungle meets the ocean, will mystify your senses. Stop at the waterfall that flows into the ocean, have a snack and take some pictures.
Saddle up, bring your camera, water and sunscreen and head north. This adventure to Pavones starts with a two hour walking horse ride along the beautiful beach and/or the road. The coast will change from sand to something that looks like California’s Big Sur as you near Pavones. Pavones has several restaurants including vegetarian and an internet café. You can watch the surfers, have lunch and a drink in town. If you bring your saddle bags, you can pick up some supplies at the market. Take a swim in the river or the ocean, don’t forget your suit!
Enjoy horse riding on your own private beach in this beautiful coast.
With over a mile and a half of private beach the house provides endless entertainment.
While backing up to the rainforest enjoy several waterfalls on the property.
Pick your own exotic fruits, endless varieties available.
