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Riding Vacations in Costa Rica - Come ride the happy horses at Rancho Tranquilo!
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Discover the spectacular Diamante Valley by horseback -- featuring giant waterfalls, gorgeous vistas, and loads of wildlife. Top quality horses.

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Our private horseback tours are the best way to see the incredible Diamante Valley, Costa Rica's best kept secret. Horseback ride to spectacular waterfalls, including the 600-foot Diamante Waterfall and many, many more.

Enjoy the natural beauty of a pristine valley, a true birdwatchers paradise, abundant with wildlife.

Rancho Tranquilo is located about 40 minutes from the Dominical beaches and excellent restaurants, shopping and medical care of San Isidro del General.

 
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Excursions:


In addition to our wonderful trail rides, we can help you arrange for tours such as deep sea fishing, white water rafting, snorkeling/diving, and surf lessons.
 

Our location and how to find us
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Traveling by car:
See the Directions link on our webpage
A car is necessary

Traveling by plane:
3.5 hour drive from San Jose airport (SJO) or
1 hour drive from Quepos airport (need to take shuttle flight on Sansa or NatureAir)
Pickup service for a fee.
Pickup service is possible
 

Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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  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
Restaurants     ok  
National Historic Sites       ok
Cinema       ok
Shopping       ok
Lake/river for swimming ok      
Beach       ok
Fishing       ok
Diving       ok
Surfing       ok
Canoeing / Kayaking       ok
White-Water Rafting       ok
Golf course       ok
Mountain biking ok      
Hiking ok      
Mountain climbing ok      
Wildlife Viewing ok      
Birding ok      
 


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Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
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Category


Dude/Guest Ranch, Farm, Riding Stable, B & B for Horsemen
     
Opening: all-year  
Guest Capacity: 6  
Minimum age for guests: age 10 & up  

General description:


Discover the spectacular Diamante Valley by horseback -- featuring giant waterfalls, gorgeous vistas, and loads of wildlife. Top quality horses.

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Shower facilities for Horses
  • Sea / River / Ocean for horses
  • Riding area / bridle-path

Details of the Riding area


Ride miles and miles of unpaved roads and scenic trails through the Costa Rican jungle, along rivers, to the top of mountains overlooking the ocean. Breathtaking views abound everywhere.

More details of the property


Book our 3-bedroom cabina for your entire family and enjoy a Costa Rican vacation on a working horse farm! The cabina sleeps 6 and has a fully equipped kitchen.
 

What we have to offer
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  • Bring Your Own Horse
  • Horses for guests available
  • Riding lessons - Riding classes
  • Accommodation for one night only
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Weekend stays
  • Weekly
  • Family Trips
  • accommodation for Non-Riders too
  • Dancing (classes)
  • Fishing
  • Wellness / Fitness offers
  • Massage
  • Sightseeing Tours

Additional Animals on the property:


8 horses (Andalusian, Appaloosa, Paso Fino, Palomino, Paint, Criollo), 2 dogs (Rhodesian ridgeback & bluetick coonhound)

Other offers and explanations


Day tours include lunch with our famous thin-crust pizza and beer/soft drinks.
 

Horses available in our riding program
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Horses available in our riding program
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Number of Horses:
in all 8 Horses are available.

Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Gaited horses

Riding
(Trained for / Saddle):
Western, For guided Trail Rides

More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)


Well behaved, happy and healthy -- the horses at Rancho Tranquilo are some of the finest in this area. It's the ride you've been looking for!
 

Riding program
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Riding program
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  • with horses for rent
  • Guided Trail Rides
  • All-day Rides
  • Cross-Country

Minimum age for Trail Rides:
Children age 10 & up

Riding experience:
No restriction

Demand on rider:
average demands

Big/Heavy Riders:
on request

Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program


All tours must be booked one day in advance. You will be matched to a horse based on your riding ability and size.
 

Accommodations for guest horses
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Accommodations for guest horses
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Number of Guest Horses:
in all 2 Guest Horses are welcome

Distance to the Accommodation:
The Riding stables are on the property directly.

Kind of accommodation:
Open stable, Paddock - Pasture


Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse


Must bring papers showing a negative Coggins test within 30 days.
 

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
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General information of the Training:
Trained Horses available, Private Lessons

Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, especially for Children

Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
age 6 & up

Riding Classes / Lessons
Western Riding, Recreational riding

Special Classes
Costa Rican horsecare workshops teach you everything you need to know to take care of your horses in Costa Rica.
 

Guest lodgings
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3 bedroom cabina, sleeps 6 comfortably and has a fully equipped kitchen.

1 Vacation home:
Our three bedroom cabina sleeps six comfortably. It has a fully equipped kitchen ready for your culinary talents. Bring your family and stay on a working horse ranch in Costa Rica!

1 Single / double room(s) :
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3 Cabins :
no details
 

Catering
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Kind of Catering:
Self-Catering
 

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Special features:
No smoking, Phone, Washing machine, Dryer, Internet-/ E-mail service
 

Rates and contact

Rates of the accommodation

Rates of the Holiday Homes:

 300,00  Dollar / Week
 

Rates of the Horses for rent

Notes to the rental costs:

 $50 per person for a horseback tour.

Rates Guest Horses

Boarding fee:

 10,00 Dollar per day/horse

Notes about the cost:
$10 per day includes feeding and boarding.

Rates Riding Classes

Rates for riding lessons:

 Riding lessons $30 per hour. Costa Rican Horsecare Workshop $40 for two hours.


Contact

  Company: Rancho Tranquilo
  First name: Linda
  Last name: Gray
  Country: Costa Rica
  Phone: + 506 8859- 9153

You can contact us with the following languages:
English, Spanish

 
  E-Mail address: Inquiry Owner's personal webpage