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This was hands down the BEST excursion we have ever been on. The 5 activities in 1 - Full day was sooooo worth it. Started the day with a tractor ride to the waterfall rappel - 10/10! Then we zip lined through their sprawling farm where each one was better and more thrilling than the last. After that we had the most delicious homemade lunch. After a quick break was the ATV rides through the trails for an hour and then we went back, and got on horseback to so another 1hr trail ride. We got pictures videos and the learned some really cool facts about the animals, vegetation and farm life! We will be back to do this again and hopefully the new amenities (pool and glamping cabins) are available for us once completed! Jesus, Luis, & Ricardo were amazing guides. Tips: Bring small bags to carry items (waterproof is best) Wear clothes to get wet and comfortable closed tied shoes/watershoes Suncreen/bug spray a must! Know some common Spanish sayings to assist but the guides spoke English as well.

10/10 hands down one of the best experiences we had in Costa Rica! Eliud was the perfect tour guide. He made sure my sisters and I felt comfortable from the very beginning, and he guided us every step of the way. The horses were well-trained, gentle, and amazing to ride. The entire tour was beautiful, fun, and something we’ll never forget. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Costa Rica. Thank you, Eliud, for making it such a memorable experience!

We are beyond happy we picked this experience with Horse’s Paradise. Brian, our guide, was wonderful and very accommodating to our minimal understanding of Spanish. He shared not only his knowledge of the area, the plants, the animals, but also his deep love, respect, and compassion for the horses he cares for. Brian brought us up and down the beach, then into the jungle where we went up the mountain to a beautiful overlook. His attention to detail (dogs, children, beach goers, rocks, trees, vines, etc) made this a very safe and comfortable ride, even with limited experience with horses in this way. Along the way back, we trekked on very narrow trails around the vines, roots, insects, and mud. Sights you’d never be able to see any other way. This experience allowed us to truly understand a horse’s ability and how important it is to have confidence when you’re atop a four foot tall, four footed being. The horses are well cared for, skillfully worked, and as free as possible at this Costa Rican ranch. Bonus! Brian recommended a spot for us to watch the sunset, as the horseback ride ended right before the sun went down. It was an amazing viewpoint of both Samara and Carrillo Beaches. A magical place and time — we could’ve spent hours admiring the view!