Horseback Riding in Cabo: Best Tours & Helpful Tips

If you’re searching for a fun activity to enjoy in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo that the whole family will love — look no further than horseback riding!

A horseback ride is an exceptional way to enjoy the stunning landscapes of Baja California Sur from a unique point of view. You’ll be able to see sandy deserts, vast canyons, or sparkling beaches, depending on the tour you choose — all while bonding with your horse and learning about the culture, flora, and fauna of Los Cabos with the help of a bilingual guide. Here is everything you need to know about horseback riding in Cabo:

Horseback Riding Tours in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo

Wild Canyon

On a horseback riding tour with Wild Canyon, you’ll have the chance to enjoy stunning views while journeying through the desert on horseback. This tour lasts approximately 1.5–2 hours and includes extra time for other activities at Wild Canyon, such as the hanging bridges, animal sanctuary, and waterpark. This tour welcomes children four and older as long as they meet the minimum weight requirement.

Wild Canyon charges a park entrance fee of $25 per person in addition to the cost of the tour. However, the tour price includes a granola bar, lunch of quesadillas, chips, and salsa, and one drink (a smoothie, margarita, daiquiri, or tequila shot).

Cuadra San Francisco

Cuadra San Francisco is a family-owned and operated equestrian center in Los Cabos that offers trail rides, horseback riding lessons, carriage rides, and other activities. The center was founded in 1994 by an internally-renowned horse trainer and his son and boasts 60+ well-trained horses.

Trail rides are the most popular horseback riding experience at Cuadra San Francisco. You can choose from several routes, including a one-hour desert or beach ride, a two-hour canyon ride, or a two-hour mixed ride, with one hour in the desert hills and another hour on the beach. Each rider in your group will be personally matched with a horse depending on age and experience level. Cuadra San Francisco welcomes children four and older to participate in this fun family activity!

Amigo Activities

Amigo Activities offers three horseback riding tours in Los Cabos. Each tour is about 1–2 hours long and includes round-trip transportation, a riding helmet, bottled water, and an expert guide.

The Migriño Horseback Riding Tour includes two hours of horseback riding next to the calming waves of the Pacific Ocean on Migriño Beach. The Corredor Horseback Riding Tour is one hour long but includes a beach stop where you can snap photos of picturesque rock formations. The last tour option, Old West Experience, allows you to dress up in a cowboy hat while admiring the desert plants and landscape in Cabo San Lucas on a two-hour ride.

G-Force Adventures

G-Force Adventures provides a wonderful two-hour horseback ride in Cabo San Lucas that includes stunning views of the Pacific Ocean — in the winter, you might even be able to see whales!

The tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Cabo San Lucas, expert guides, safety equipment, a water bottle, tequila tasting, and an unlimited buffet. In addition to the tour cost, you’ll also be required to pay a $25 entrance fee to the park, and you can choose to purchase souvenir photos. G-Force Adventures also provides a complimentary kids club and babysitting service for children too young to participate in this horseback riding adventure.

Carisuva

Carisuva is an eco-park located between the Sierra de La Laguna mountain range and the Pacific Ocean in Los Cabos. Here, you can participate in a two-hour horseback riding experience through beautiful deserts, untouched beaches, jaw-dropping oceanside cliffs, and stunning canyons.

The tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel, a safety briefing, and a water bottle to sip on during the tour. In addition to the cost of the tour, you’ll need to pay a $20 entry fee to the park, but this also includes access to the ranch, where you’ll be able to meet other horses, goats, and donkeys. Carisuva welcomes riders ages six and up, though an adult must accompany all children.

Horseback Riding Tips for Los Cabos, Mexico

• Dress Comfortably — Wear comfortable, breathable clothing and closed-toed shoes. Horseback riding companies usually recommend long pants, like denim jeans.
• Wear Sun Protection — Lather on sunscreen and bring a hat and sunglasses to protect your skin from the sun. Applying insect repellant is also a good idea, especially for beach rides.
• Stay Hydrated — Bring a water bottle, though many tours include one in the cost.
• Read Requirements—Many horseback riding companies have maximum and minimum weight requirements. Some also do not allow pregnant women and people with mobility restrictions to participate, so call the tour provider or read on the website to ensure the tour is a good fit for you.
• Arrange Transportation — Several horseback riding tours offer round-trip transportation to and from your hotel in Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo, so be sure to arrange transportation with the company before the tour day to ensure a smooth pickup.

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Whether you choose a relaxing sunset ride on the beach or a daring journey through deserts, canyons, and beachside cliffs, horseback riding in Cabo San Lucas is a great way to discover the region’s stunning scenery while making memories with the entire family.

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