This horseback-riding adventure takes you through Playa Larga beach, coconut plantations, and mangrove trees in the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area. Pass pleasant landscapes of mountain ranges, a lagoon, and the ocean. The tour is suitable for both beginner riders and the more experienced alike. These gentle horses also enjoy apples and carrots, if you’d like to bring one. Round-trip transport from your hotel in Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, or the cruise ship terminal is included.

Horseback-riding tour in the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area
Visit a coconut plantation and pass through mangrove forests
Wade into the waters of Playa Larga beach while on horseback
Get paired with a horse suited to your riding experience level
Choose from multiple departure times
Pickup and drop-off from your Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo hotel or the cruise ship terminal included

What's Included

Transportation from your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo to the stable and back.
If you are a cruise ship passenger, the pick-up will be at the main pier in Zihuatanejo.
Horseback ride for about 1 hours and 15 minutes.
Bottle of water at the end of the horseback ride.

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

I can also pick you up at an Airbnb or house or fulltime ownership condominium or timeshare condominium, I just need you to provide the address and name of the condominium.

What To Expect

This horseback-riding tour begins with pickup by air-conditioned van from your Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo hotel or the cruise ship terminal. Travel for to the stable located in the south part of the Zihuatanejo County. Make sure to wear pants and closed toed shoes, and don’t forget sunblock, mosquito repellent, and your camera.

Upon arrival, receive a safety briefing and instruction. Kind and gentle, the horses are suitable for riders of all levels. The horses are well-fed, but wouldn’t refuse an apple or carrot if you happen to have one with you.

On your trusty steed, follow after your guide at your own pace. Journey through a small community at Playa Larga beach, then on the shore where the waves wash over your horse’s feet.

Pass a lagoon populated with birds and mangrove trees, and continue into a coconut plantation.

Then, your guide starts the return journey to the stable. Say farewell to your horse and enjoy a cold beer or a bottle of water, before you’re transported back to your hotel.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 5 years

Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

bamcnamee

We were picked up as promised outside of our hotel. The ride from Embarc to Playa Larga was scenic and enjoyable. The horses appeared to be well-treated. They were also docile and easy to manage. Although our young guide spoke little English, he was charming and helpful (carried a phone to translate when necessary). The beach is beautiful and we rode up to a salt water lagoon where a crocodile decided to make an appearance. For some reason, we did not ride through the coconut plantation - just alongside of it on the beach. Our driver, Pablo, spoke excellent English and was full of interesting facts. We were most interested in his description of local herbal medicines made from the local plants. He stopped and picked a couple of guava for us to sample and recommended a tamarind margarita which my husband tried at a restaurant that evening and loved.

Reviews

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Excellent tour and well worth the money

bamcnamee, July 2023

10/10 Recommend

Katarina_B, May 2023

Host was super accommodating and kind. You can get picked up and dropped off at your hotel (in a van that is well air conditioned🙏🏼) the horses are gentle and friendly, and the ride is very beautiful.

Fun!

Tien_B, Aug 2022

It was well organized. The horses know where to go and were alot of fun to ride. We got to canter on the beach! The tour guides were easy going and the horses were good.

Beautiful scenery, horses...

Dennis_E, Mar 2022

Beautiful scenery, horses were so well mannered.Our guides were awsome and spoke English also which was nice.And they were very very nice.Id highly recommend this place.

Ramon was an amazing tour...

euniceyoon910, Jan 2022

Ramon was an amazing tour guide and host. He really ensured that we got the best experience. The beach and lagoon were incredible, perfect places to take photos!

Horse riding

MaryM_W, July 2021

Luis went out of his way to make sure we could do the ride when it looked like rain might force us to cancel. Very enjoyable ride

Fantastic Experience

Revchrismurphy, July 2021

Ramon our guide was absolutely amazing! We got picked up and dropped off which was so convenient. The horses were well trained and so smart. The area was so beautiful. We would definitely go again.

Riding on the beach.

Sally_F, Mar 2020

This was a very nice experience. The horses were well trained as promised. The guide (Victor?) was very patient and experienced. Gave good commentary along the ride. We wore closed toed shoes, although based on what others were wearing, it was not an enforced requirement. Totally worth the money!!

WOW this beach is amazing. Great...

Angela D, Apr 2018

WOW this beach is amazing. Great horseback riding tour. Our guide knew so much about the plant life and made sure to stop to have us try local wild fruits. Horses were well behaved. Just so you know this isn't just a slow walk on the beach, you will do a lot of galloping and trotting to make sure you have time to see it all. Would love to come back and stay on this beach, I believe it is dangerous to swim in but so so pretty.

Great experience with a highly...

Mitchell_H, Jan 2018

Great experience with a highly knowledgable and friendly tour guide.