11 Horse Riding in Puerto Vallarta to Build a Day Around

1.Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre from Puerto Vallarta

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

Ride calm horses through the Sierra Madre with a guide, crossing streams and shaded trails before hiking to Rancho Capomo’s waterfall. Afterward, enjoy fajitas, handmade tortillas, guacamole, Mexican drinks, and a relaxed ranch setting. Beto is one guide often praised for his warm, helpful style.

“Very organized. Amazing food. Wonderful horseback riding experience in beautiful waterfall. Excellent generous and wonderfully attentive staff.”

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

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

Ride through rural Jalisco with guides such as Fabrizio, Martin, and Valeria, then visit La Dulce Vista for tequila tasting, salsa-making, a Mexican BBQ, pool time, and margaritas. River riding and swimming with horses depend on weather and water conditions.

“This was a disappointing excursion. First it started with a ride In extremely hot weather in an unconditioned air van to our destination to ride horses. It was supposed to be a beautiful ride including 5 river crossings but the river beds were dry so we ended up walking through roads, paths and hot sandy dry river beds with no shade whatsoever. The amount of trash piles along the way was staggering. The saddles were ridiculous uncomfortable and one of our friends fell off his horse when his stirrup broke off and he slid off his horse. After 1 1/2 hours we got to a location that had lots of…”

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

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

Ride gentle, well-matched horses through tropical jungle, past a river, and onto Sayulita’s Playa Escondida. Guides such as Juan, Giovanni, Jovani, Guzman, and Danny work with beginners and experienced riders. Choose a daytime or sunset ride, with pickup, photos, and tequila tasting available.

“Danny was our guide and he was great. The Beach he took us to was incredible. They did a lot to make sure we got good photos. Super memorable experience. Highly recommend!”

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4.Horse Riding Tour w/ Optional ATV & Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 73 reviews · 5 hours · from $124

Ride through the Sierra Madre to a jungle waterfall, cross rope bridges, make salsa and tortillas, then add 13 zip lines or an ATV ride. Guides such as Hector and Ramiro help beginners feel at ease, though the waterfall can depend on water levels and the ATV route includes town roads.

“A very full and fun day that started off with horseback riding through the forest with a running stream at our side. The ride ended at a beautiful water fall. We chose to do both the zip lining and ATV. My girls (11,13) loved both. The 13 yo was allowed to drive it by herself and the 11 yo drove with me. The route is a slow, meandering one through the town so didn’t worry much re: safety. Though they made sure we took precautions and were careful. Just FYI legs get pretty hot from the motor while riding the ATV so would wear pants if you choose to ride.…”

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5.Punta de Mita/Sayulita: Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 59 reviews · from $103

Ride a gentle, well-kept horse through Higuera Blanca, jungle trails, and Litibú Beach with guides such as Ricardo and Carlos. The 1.5-hour outing includes ranch animals, bottled water, transport from selected pickup points, a tequila tasting, and optional paid photos and lunch.

“Tour guide Ricardo was great. Best part for my wife and I was seeing the town of Higuera Blanca and riding on the beach. Photos are gonna run you a few bucks but definitely worth it. All in all highly recommend!”

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6.Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $79

Ride through jungle trails to Sayulita’s beach on a gentle, well-trained horse. Beginners get basic instruction and close guidance from staff such as Giovanni, Juan, and Antonio. Choose a one or two-hour ride, with small groups capped at nine, then enjoy tequila tasting and the ranch pool.

“We had an excellent day horseback riding through the jungle and on the beach with Guzman. He was friendly, knowledgeable and made the experience informative and FUN. Tequila tasting afterwards was great! We will definitely be visiting the beautiful ranch again, next time we are in Sayulita! Highly recommend!!! ❤️”

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7.Fun Horseback Tour in Mismaloya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Ride from Mismaloya through forest trails, creeks, and mountain roads to El Eden. A certified guide leads the way, and no riding experience is needed. You get about an hour at El Eden for swimming, snacks, drinks, or optional zip lining before returning on horseback.

“The guides were kind, helpful and made sure we had a great time. It was just right for my 8 and 10 year old kids! The horses know the route well, so the kids basically just need to hold on and enjoy. Beautiful views of the mountains. Lots of little stream crossings through the forest. The short break time for a swim or snack before heading back was nice.”

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8.Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about five hours at Rancho Capomo near Puerto Vallarta, riding horseback through the Sierra Madre, hiking to a waterfall, and driving ATVs through rural villages. Guides such as Sergio and Hector are praised for friendly service, while lunch, drinks, and pickup are included.

“I would leave 10 stars if I could!!! My gf and I went on 6-7 excursions in our time in Mexico and THIS was easily the best one! Sergio and Hector were our guides and really gave us a tour of what Mexico is actually like! Small villages, farms and everything in between! The horse ride was about 90 min and the ATV was about 60-70 min! Both were incredible!!! The food… THE FOOD🤤 Carne asade and margaritas were the BEST we had in our 8 day trip and I wish I could do it all over! These guys were amazing and I would do it every day if I…”

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9.Horseback Riding Experience in Sierra Madre Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride gentle horses through the Sierra Madre beside the Cuale River, with guides such as Javier and Alejandro leading the way. Expect rocky trails, river crossings, jungle views, and a walk across the 492-foot-high Puente Colgante El Jorullo. Water and tequila tasting are included.

“We had the most enjoyable horseback ride with our guide. It was only myself & my husband so we got a one on one tour. Our guide Javier was wonderful! We chit chatted the whole way and he showed us all the great views around the trail and told us about his family. It was such a joy to be able to spend time with him and learn more about his life and also ride the horses! ( my favorite part) I highly recommend taking this excursion !!!”

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10.Sierra Madre Horseback Riding and Zipline with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $147

Leave Puerto Vallarta with driver-guide Sergio or another local guide for a five-hour Sierra Madre outing at Rancho Capomo. Ride gentle horses toward a waterfall, tackle about 10 zip-line routes, then enjoy Mexican food and national drinks. Expect a rustic ranch, small groups, and a long, bumpy road.

“This was fun overall. The ride is slow and bumpy. The horse walk was basic and through a small town with lots of garbage laying around. The ziplining was great. Beautiful river and huge valleys to fly over. It was more primitive than many others but that made it pretty cool. Wear long pants. Wear shoes. Bring a change of clothes. Lunch was very good. Bring a couple bottles of water with you.”

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11.Combo Horseback Riding in Vallarta with ATV and Ziplines.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $152

You’ll ride through rivers and jungle to a waterfall, fly across seven zip lines, and drive an ATV through Las Palmas with guides including Beto, Rimi, and Hector. The 5-hour outing includes ranch transport, lunch, drinks, and a tequila tasting.

“Amazing host really took care of us! Horse back riding though the rivers and jungle was amazing! Highly recommended got to do a lot for the price! And food was amazing at the end!”

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