Transfer and Other Options:

This particular area of Costa Rica has three distinct seasons:  December to April is the dry season; May to September the green season with occasional rains; and September to mid November the rainy season.

Long pants, closed shoes or boots for riding, hat, sunglasses, sun screen, insect repellent, bathing suit, and sandals.  For mountain extensions, rain jacket and sweater.  Please bring a copy of your passport and other identification. 

We have certified riding helmets, but most are small and medium, no large (7 1/4 +). In any case, only riders under 18 are required to wear them. 

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Tack:		Western, English, McClellan
Horses:		Spanish Criollos, Paso and Quarter mix
Pace:		All paces according to riding level, 3-5 hrs per day | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(2.5 to 3.5 out of 5)    Low intermediate+
Age:		Min 10
Weight:		Max 215 lbs
Riders:		Min 2 riders	Max 6 riders

Pace: The pace is adjusted to rider level and experience. Walk/trot on most of the trails, with cantering in safe and open areas, beaches and country roads. Walk, trot and cantering in the arena.

Helmets: Are available, mandatory for riders under 16.

Equine Education: Learn to ride or just sharpen your riding skills. Private lessons are offered by internationally recognized instructors. Learn ground work to dressage on well trained horses. Traditional, high stepping Spanish style instruction is also available on the famed Costa Rican Pasos. We offer a variety of clinics featuring experts in horse training, health and natural horsemanship (not included).

Horses:  Chosen for their noble temperament and comfortable gate, the Spanish Criollo horses of Guanacaste are used for cattle ranching, rodeo, pleasure riding, fiestas and even lower level dressage.  A combination of blood lines from the Andalusian, Barb, Jennet and later the Peruvian Paso, the Criollo horses are also the foundation for the Paso Costarricence. We  will match rider to horse to give the best riding experience available in the area.  Most of the horses were born on the ranch and trained with Natural Horsemanship, Imprinting and other non-violent methods.  Most recently the finca began a “Paint and Paso” breeding program with a goal of breeding Criollo horses with “color and comfort” using their handsome paint stallion and Criollo mares.

Passports
Passport valid for at least 30 days after arrival or for the length of stay, whichever is greater.
Passport Note
(a) Nationals listed above must obtain an exit visa from the Immigration Department in San José at least three weeks before leaving Costa Rica. Those who stay for less than 30 days are exempt if in possession of a disembarkation card.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) 1. nationals of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK and USA for stays over 90 days;
(b) 2. nationals of Australia, Bulgaria and Ireland for stays over 30 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
The immigration authorities are strict about detaining foreigners who are undocumented or tourists who have overstayed.