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Horseback
riding is a widespread cultural activity for
Puerto Ricans including the breeding of the
internationally acclaimed Paso Fino stock
(Fine Walk or Gait), for their smooth and
natural ride.
One can find many ranches on the Island that
rent Paso Fino horses and then ride through
the beach in Luquillo, which faces the
Tropical Rain Forest, or through the sand
dunes of Isabela to climb the tall cliffs and
enjoy spectacular views.
Up in the mountains there are horseback riding
trails leading to many coffee plantations,
where horses are used during the harvest in
our tropical dry winters. The town of Jayuya,
in the heart of Tierra Alta, (High Land), the
coffee country, is home to the Island’s
tallest mountain, Cerro Punta (1350 meters
above sea level).
For the adventurous, Tierra Alta offers
spectacular horseback rides through trails
crossing countless creeks and flowery meadows.
Cerro
Punta is one of the few places where you can
admire the breathtaking view of both the
Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea at the
same time.
Most hotels and inns can coordinate horseback
riding outings to the most popular settings.
Ride on beaches and along foothills, through
rain forests and Natural Reserves, where
guided tours offer a glimpse of many
endangered plant
and
bird species.
Horseback Riding Companies
in Puerto Rico
Hacienda
Carabalí: Mount
an elegant Paso Fino horse and ride into the
foothills of the El Yunque rain forest. The
two-hour scenic trip includes a river swim. Route
992, about 35 minutes from San Juan, Luquillo. Ph:
(787) 889-5820
Tropical
Paradise Horseback Riding: Ride
horses along beaches or in lush forests. Route
643, near the Hyatt resorts, Vega Baja. Ph: (787)
720-5454
Hacienda
Campo Alegre: Trail
rides along pristine beaches, lush green
mountains, tropical forests and cliff caves Yauco.
Ph: (787) 856-2609
Tropical
Paradise Horseback Riding:
Ph: (787) 720-5454
Tropical
Trail Rides: Ph: (787) 872-9256
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