Horse riding · CARTAGENA HORSE RIDING TOURS
Good cartagena horse riding tours fill up ahead of time and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride for 1.5 hours from María Palito along the La Boquilla coast with guides such as José, Gabriel, and Miguel. You’ll get basic instruction, calm horses, local stories, sunset views, and a chance to ride through shallow water. Bring clothes that can get wet and arrange your return ride.
“Jose did a great job directing us where to go. Loved it”
Travel by private car from Cartagena to Manzanillo del Mar for a one-hour beach ride with a calm, well-trained horse. Alfonso, Napo, Roberto, or another guide matches the horse and pace to your experience, takes photos, and offers a drink before the return trip.
“Alfonso was great! The horses were wonderful! My driver did a great job! Thank you!!!!”
Ride for about 75 minutes along La Boquilla beach with a gentle horse and an English-speaking guide. Jose and his team explain local history, help beginners control their horses, and finish near a seaside restaurant. Choose a daytime ride or sunset departure, but arrange your own Uber carefully.
“Jose was very friendly and knowledgeable about the route as well as the history of the city. Very communicative and has the horses trained very well. Will definitely recommend 10/10 and will do it again myself”
Ride along a quiet beach north of Cartagena in a private group, with hotel pickup, calm horses, and help from trained guides. First-time riders are supported closely, while experienced riders may have more freedom. Feed your horse afterward, enjoy a drink, take photos, and return by air-conditioned vehicle.
“This was fun! I enjoyed it as a 1st timer and would definitely do it again. The owner was very attentive and in tune with his horses.”
Ride along Cartagena’s beach and into the Caribbean surf with a horseman’s help, photo assistance, and a choice of lunch or drinks. Carlos is often the guide. Choose your own transport or add pickup, then relax at Hostal la Boquilla after the ride.
“He guide was so nice and the view was amazing. The tour guide knew how to take great pictures. Over great experience bett try weak communication with the agency and the actual tour.”
Spend about two hours driving an ATV buggy along Cartagena’s beach and through La Boquilla’s fishing community, then ride a trained horse beside the coast. A guide leads the way, with a stop for local life and views of La Cienega. The tour begins and ends at Cali Buggies ATV Cartagena.
“This was a great experience and I would absolutely do this one again. The on road and off road drive was awesome. Riding along the beach was amazing. The one downside was one of the buggies has some mechanical issues and we had to wait for 30 to 40 minutes wiRead more”
Leave Cartagena for Manzanillo, meet your guide and horse, then follow the shoreline for about one hour. Beginners and experienced riders are welcome. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, English or Spanish service, and groups of up to 10 are included.
“C'était très sympa de faire du cheval sur la plage. Le guide était très sympa également et on a pu faire quelques photos. Attention : cela a duré bien moins que 3h ! Le prix en devient un peu cher.”
Meet guides including Maria Carolina, Luis, and Maria, learn how Colombian Paso Fino horses are trained, then ride a gentle horse along Cartagena’s beach. Hotel pickup, equipment, photos, non-alcoholic drinks, and a restaurant stop are included. The group is limited to six people.
“Loved the activity. Maria Carolina was lovely and very helpful. Enjoyed the horse ride a lot. Recommendable big time”
Meet at Sonesta Hotel Cartagena or Portovento, walk 15 minutes to the beach, then ride a prepared horse along the shore and into the water for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Your horseman assists with photos, while Carlos and the bilingual team coordinate by WhatsApp.
“The place was easy to find, the operators and horses were ready and waiting upon our arrival, bring your own phone or camera for the operator to take video/photos, beach was not crowded, we enjoyed very much. When booking it says a simple fruit tray or something is provided. We did not get that. We ended the ride at a restaurant were we caught uber back to our hotel. overall good experience”
Meet Maria at Cartagena’s Mare Nostrum marina for a private transfer to a family-run ranch near Calblanque Regional Park. Lily, Natalie, or another instructor matches you with a gentle horse and adjusts the ride to your ability. Expect about 90 minutes on horseback, plus transfers.
“We can't say enough nice things about this tour. It was a wonderful experience. Our tour operator picked us up in a big, clean SUV and took us on a tour around the town before taking us to the ranch. The horseback riding was a blast. The ranch guides picked the right horses for our skill level and the scenery was beautiful. After the ride the tour operator, Maria, took us into the town and gave us a walking tour . Recommend this highly”
See Cartagena’s walled center from a private colonial carriage for one to four people. A Spanish and English-speaking guide leads you past Santo Domingo Square, Bolívar Park, and the cathedral, with photo help and WhatsApp support before and after the ride.
“This trip is amazing! If you are in Cartagena you must do this! ❤️”
Spend six hours at Fundación Loros, about an hour from Cartagena. Eat breakfast by the lake, learn how parrots and macaws return to the wild, help prepare their food, ride 15 kilometers with a biologist, spot monkeys, visit local farmers, enjoy a UTV viewpoint, and plant a tree.
“What a wonderful day we had. We were a bit nervous as there were only 3 reviews on here but we are so glad we did this. The guides were amazing and the horse ride and ATV were super fun. I loved learning about the refuge and it felt good knowing that the cost of this activity goes towards supporting the project. Highly recommend”
Pick a shoreline, a canyon or a driving seat.
