Mexico’s 15 Best Beach Horseback Rides

1.Cabo Desert Off-Road & Beach Horseback Combo and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 751 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Ride Cabo’s desert trails and Pacific beach by ATV and horseback, with hotel pickup, tequila tasting, and key extra costs explained.

“I had already paid $800 for the experience then after getting to the park, there was a $25 entry fee which was an extra hundred dollars for my family then there were optional upgrades and pictures. It would’ve been nice to know all the options while booking and I feel like the entry fee should be included in the price. It felt like we were being taken advantage of once we got to the park.”

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2.Beach ATV Adventure, Free Horseback Ride, and Sky Bike Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Review of Cabo’s ATV, horseback, and sky bike tour at Migriño, with practical advice on price, safety, gear, timing, and value.

“I hate I had no pictures from the day. They want you to buy from them. Not allowed to bring phone, had to put in locker. They didn’t take very many pictures and the ones they did take were not good at all! So disappointing! Our guide (David) was amazing and the place was beautiful- just don’t have anything to show for it, sad!”

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

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

Ride through Sayulita’s jungle to a black-sand beach, with friendly guides, calm horses, photos, tequila tasting, and sunset options.

“Amazing experience and gorgeous scenery. My very frightened 8yo who never rode a horse was calmed by our guide and given special attention. The pictures we got from this experience are phenomenal- a top adventure for our family.”

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4.Horseback Riding Beach and Desert in Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride from Baja desert mountains to Pacific beaches near Cabo, with hotel pickup, beach gallops, safety gear, and important extra costs to know.

“My wife and I were pIcked up at hotel on time (it’s rain or shine). They tried to up sell us for an additional $60 ea. (US) for private ride. No gracious. We did however have a private ride along the desert sands and beautiful coast in the rain. My wife is the advanced and me the intermediate. The horses were more than willing to turn it on when it was time- Spectacular beach run with quality photos along the way. Helmets are worn 100% of ride except static picture taking. $20 for one photo or $70-80 for all...forgot. Don’t forget the tip and your $20 entrance fee per person…”

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5.Beach UTV Adventure with Free Camel and Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Review of Cabo’s Beach UTV Adventure, with camel and horseback rides, tequila tasting, transport, costs, tips, and family details.

“Fun in the sun on horse back, Chester was spunky and loved to munch on the shrubs! The plastic saddle was hard and hurt my bum! Bring a pad to help. But good time and drink the tequila!”

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6.La Bufadora, Markets & Horseback Beach Ride Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Review of Ensenada’s private La Bufadora, market, and beach horseback ride, with honest advice on guides, horses, timing, value, and safety.

“Jose was a wonderful tour guide. He made sure to get us to our destinations and was extremely helpful with making sure we were safe. The horse itself was extremely uncomfortable as it was not adjusted for someone of my height, but the ride itself was just okay. The guide did not communicate clearly on what was expected, so myself and my party were frequently apart from one another and could not share experiences.”

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7.Cabo San Lucas Beach and Desert Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67Best value

Ride through Baja desert trails to Playa Migrino, with ocean views, wildlife spotting, hotel pickup, and small-group guidance near Cabo.

“What a fun experience! And wait till you are on the beach with your horse. It is so serene and beautiful! Pedro, our guide, was patient and made sure we were comfortable. Hope to do it again in near future. Thanks for the wonderful family memories!”

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8.Private excursion to the bufadora and horseback riding on the beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $75

Review of Ensenada’s private beach horseback ride and La Bufadora tour, with port pickup, local food tips, pricing, timing, and practical advice.

“Miguel was a great guide! I love his approach on taking you to the locations and giving you space to enjoy without feeling pressured. He gave amazing tips to prevent getting scammed (for example, what a certain item should cost or what pushy salesmen will try to do and how to deal with that). He gave really good food recommendations. He also allowed us to make pit stops on the way to see other locations or have other excursions. I would 10/10 recommend and will be booking him again next time we're in Ensenada.”

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9.Horseback Riding on the Beach from Ensenada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Ride gentle horses along Ensenada’s quiet beach, with desert trails, cruise pickup options, small groups, and a relaxed 90-minute outing.

“Crystal was absolutely wonderful, accommodating and personable! Her son was also on our trip and he was so fun and a pleasant little dude- totally made our day! We had clear instructions to meet at the pickup point and made friends with the other group that was with us on the tour. The drive was a bit long but the beach we got to was beautiful as it lined the coast. No complaints on our first experience but 2 of 6 horses went much faster than the tour as whole and I wish I was warned on how to maneuver the bounce cuz now my back hurts. The other horses…”

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10.Horseback Riding on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $77

Ride gentle horses along Playa Larga, through mangroves and a coconut plantation, with hotel pickup in Zihuatanejo.

“It was well organized. The horses know where to go and were alot of fun to ride. We got to canter on the beach! The tour guides were easy going and the horses were good.”

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11.Jungle and Beach Horseback ride Tour in Pacific Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Ride from Mazatlan’s beach to jungle and agave fields, then enjoy a Mexican lunch, mezcal tasting, and ranch hospitality.

“Had a great time riding ATVs and horses. The ranch was beautiful and the beach was the amazing. Had good Mezcal and the family was very friendly. Look forward to going back someday.”

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12.Jungle and beach horseback ride + lunch + mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Ride from jungle to beach near Mazatlán, enjoy a ranch lunch, and taste six mezcal flavors on this relaxed three-hour tour.

“We had a great time at the ranch. We had the best driver/escort to the ranch from the cruise port. We got to sample all their tequilas; which were delicious. Then we got to go on the hour trail ride around the ranch and on to the beach. The trails are well maintained and the horses were well behaved. Once back we were treated to a yummy lunch and fresh lemonade. Highly recommend!”

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13.Zihuatanejo: Horseback Riding on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $78

Ride horseback along Playa Larga near Zihuatanejo, with trained horses, coastal views, hotel pickup, and an optional country lunch.

“Horses well trained guide was excellent. Very much enjoyed. Recommend 1 hour for new riders,2 hours with some experience. Recommend full pants and shoes going through jungle”

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14..Beach Horse Riding Turtle Release Crocodile Farm Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 3.5 - 5.5 hours · from $125

Review of Acapulco’s beach horse ride, turtle release, Afro-Mexican village, and crocodile farm, with honest tips on value and timing.

“Had a great time. Our guides were knowledgeable and fun. Rudy and Santiago went the extra mile to ensure a fun trip”

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15.Boat Ride-Gentle Beach Beach Horseback Ride+Lunch-Crocs-Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $124

Acapulco day tour with beach horseback riding, lagoon boat ride, Mexican lunch, crocodiles, turtles, and hotel pickup.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the culture we learned along the way. The love of people and animals. Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew the best lunch place.”

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