Latin America > Costa Rica > All Regions > Portegolpe, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste |
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Guanacaste is in the northwestern part of Costa Rica, famouns for its dry tropical forests, beaches and cattle country. There are three distinct seasons - dry, green and rainy. Guanacaste is the most popular part of the country for tourism, close to beaches, mountains and volcanoes. It is also famous for its fiestas and colorful horse Topes. |
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Excursions:Excursions are available to beaches, mountains, and volcanoes with a variety of optional tours and activities such as canopy tours, fishing, surfing, rafting, national parks and tours to local fiestas. |
Traveling by car: |
We are located between Belen and Haucas near the little town of Portegople, just off the Pacific Beaches. Highway 155. |
Traveling by plane: |
Libera Airport (LIR), Tamarindo Regional Airport pickup. San Jose (SJO) 5 hours by bus, car or tourist bus Pickup service is possible |
| nearby / on the property |
Not more than a 15 min. walk away |
Not more than a 15 min. drive away |
Not more than a 90 min. drive away |
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| Lake/river for swimming | |
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| White-Water Rafting | |
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| Golf course | |
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| Tennis court | |
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Other types of leisure activitiesWe are located close to Tamarindo/Playa Grande/Flamingo beaches. |
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CategoryHoliday Company, B & B for Horses, Breeding Company, Dude/Guest Ranch, Working Ranch, Riding Stable, B & B for Horsemen |
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| Opening: | all-year | ||
| Guest Capacity: | 8 | ||
| Minimum age for guests: | no limitation | ||
General description:The Painted Pony Guest Ranch at Casagua Horses is located just minutes from some of Costa Rica's famous Pacific Gold Coast beaches, such as Tamarindo, |
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Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
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Details of the Riding areaWe have two shaded outside picaderos (rings) with covered viewing area, a round pen for training and and extensive trails and ranch roads to ride on. |
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More details of the propertyThe Painted Pony is located at Finca Casagua and Casagua Horses Natural Horsemanship Training Center just minutes from Guanacastes beautiful beaches and a short trip to mountains and volcanos. |
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Additional Animals on the property:On the ranch there are 25-30 horses, cattle, dogs, cats, wild monkeys, tropical birds and more. |
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Other offers and explanationsWe can help plan your complete riding vacation land package. |
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Number of Horses: |
in all >10 Horses are available. |
Kind of Horses: |
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up, Gaited horses |
Riding |
English / Classic, Western, For guided Trail Rides, also Ride on your Own |
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)We have Costa Rican Criollos and Spanish mixes, bred for comfort and character. Horse are trained with Horsemanship Techniques, many born and trained on site. |
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Minimum age for Trail Rides: |
Children age 10 & up |
Riding experience: |
Little experience required |
Demand on rider: |
average demands |
Big/Heavy Riders: |
max. 100 kg - 220 lbs |
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding ProgramIn addition we have 3-10 day riding packages designed individually to meet the riders and non riders needs. |
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Number of Guest Horses: |
in all 6 Guest Horses are welcome |
Distance to the Accommodation: |
The Riding stables are on the property directly. |
Kind of accommodation: |
Open stable, Paddock box, Paddock - Pasture |
General information of the Training: |
with the own Horse, Trained Horses available, Private Lessons |
Riding Lessons for: |
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children, especially for older Riders |
Minimum Age for Riding Classes: |
age 6 & up |
Training qualifications: |
Our Centered Riding instructor has 14 years experience teaching horsemanship and our Natural Horsemanship Trainer over 12 years. |
Riding Classes / Lessons |
Western Riding, Training to sit the horse well, Recreational riding, Ground Training Courses, Training for Young Horses |
Spacious casita and one bedroom house adjacent ro ranch house and pastures. |
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1 Vacation home: |
Casa Roble is a spacious one bedroom house with air in bedroom, full kitchen, cable TV, sleeps 5. Larger beach houses and ranch houses available. Weekly rates available. |
1 Single / double room(s) : |
Casita Mandarina is a large suite with air, kitchenette, star shower, cable TV, surrounded by a tropical garden. Queen bed and queen fouton. |
2 Multi-bedded room(s): |
Beds can be added to the casa or casita |
1 Cabin : |
no details |
Kind of Catering: |
Self-Catering, Breakfast on request possible, Half-board on request possible, Full-board on request possible, Vegetarian Meals, Wholesome food |
More information of the Catering: |
Full ranch breakfast included daily, other meals by arrangement or included in packages. |
Special features: |
Dogs permitted, Handicap accessible, Pool available, Phone, Internet access, Internet-/ E-mail service, Safe |
More information of the accommodation: |
Washing by arrangement with maid. |
Rates and contact |
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Rates of the accommodation |
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Rates of the Holiday Homes: |
125,00 Dollar / Day | ||
Rates of the single / double bedroom: |
90,00 Dollar / Day | ||
Rates of the Horses for rent |
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Rates for renting a Horse: |
Included in the Rates of the accommodation. | ||
Notes to the rental costs: |
Rates depend on the tour selected starting at $45 for 2 hour tours to complete riding packages starting at $595. |
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Rates Guest Horses |
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Boarding fee: |
10,00 Dollar per day/horse | ||
Feeding fee: |
Included in the Rates of the accommodation. |
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Notes about the cost: |
Normally only residents bring horses for special events |
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Contact |
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| Company: | Painted Pony Guest Ranch | |
| First name: | Kay | |
| Last name: | Dodge | |
| Country: | Costa Rica | |
| Phone: | + 506 265 38041 | |
| Phone 2: | + 506 883 86769 | |
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You can contact us with the following languages: English Email, phone or infomation on website
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