Where to Ride: the 8 Best San Miguel de Allende Horse Riding Tours

1.Half-Day Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $160Our pick

Ride for about 2.5 hours through Coyote Canyon with guides such as June, Federico, Rodrigo, and Juanita. Expect river crossings, steep rocky trails, cattle country, optional galloping, a 150-foot rappel, and a generous organic Mexican meal at the ranch.

“What an experience! The entire family enjoyed this adventure. Let me begin with the cowboy/guides; they were professional and completely in control looking out for each and every one of us. The views were incredible and while the ride was definitely challenging, we always felt safe. And the evening traditional meal was delicious. Great experience. Thanks June and all the cowboys!”

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2.Half Day Excursion – Horseback Riding Adventure in SMA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $196

Tomas and his family welcome you to Rancho Xotolar, a working ranch near Cañada de la Virgen. Learn to ride, help with milking and cheese making, then spend three hours on scenic trails with optional trots or gallops before a homemade ranch meal.

“What a privilege to be welcomed to Tomas's family ranch! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. The horseback riding trip was one of the best we've been on with a chance to gallop and race through the winding high desert canyon, it was much more enjoyable than the typical loop tour, it felt like we were in a old western movie! Tomas did a great job of capturing the moments in video and photos while riding his own horse. The traditional ranch lunch was delicious and we enjoyed learning about the family history and the challenges of running a ranch in this remote landscape. We highly recommend this experience but…”

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3.Sunset Horseback Riding Tour Through San Miguel de Allende

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $171

Set out at 5 pm from Coyote Canyon Adventures for a two-hour ride through San Miguel de Allende. Expect gentle horses, cobblestone streets, Benito Juarez Park, city viewpoints, and possible cantina stops. Guides such as Jorge, Sergio, and Pollo have helped riders feel safe and well cared for.

“This was such a great way to get a different perspective on the city & its neighborhoods. The horses & guides were excellent! Not to mention the sunset was amazing! Highly recommend!”

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4.San Miguel Allende: Half-Day Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

Ride 2.5 hours through canyon trails, rivers, cattle ranches, and high cliffs with English or Spanish guides. Beginners can ride well-trained horses, but steep drops make this more than a gentle trail ride. Finish with a fresh ranch meal, hot springs, or a 150-foot rappel.

“The tour was an amazing experience. I was first time in my life riding the horse and absolutely fell in love with it! Horses are well trained and taking care of… The nature is pure and magnificent!!! Our guide Federico was very knowledgeable and staff well trained! Wanna go again!”

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5.Full-Day Ranch Adventure and Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $224

Ride into Coyote Canyon from San Miguel de Allende after a ranch breakfast, cheese making, tortilla work, and animal chores. Your guide leads you down to the La Virgen River for crossings, lunch, hiking, roping, and canyon riding. Closed shoes, long pants, and a 250-pound weight limit apply.

“We did the full day adventure and it was the highlight of our trip to San Miguel. The place is magical and very peaceful. We started with a breakfast on the ranch. We made fresh salsa and tortilla. After enjoying breakfast we started our riding adventure. Our guide was wonderful and shared a lot of information. The ranchers we had were delightful. The horses were well trained. I didn't even need to steer mine much. He knew where to go and did a great job navigating the terrain. We had a great trip by the river where we had lunch before riding back. I'm glad we followed the instructions regarding…”

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6.Horseback Riding Cantinas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $198

Meet at Real de Minas Hotel for a riding lesson, then follow guides such as Nicholas and Felipe through San Antonio, Benito Juárez Park, and El Jardin. The two-hour route includes three traditional cantinas, but drinks cost extra. English and Spanish tours are limited to 10 people.

“What a fun tour. The guides were great - friendly, informative, and concerned about how we were doing and if we were enjoying ourselves. We own horses and know how to ride but the people with us were very inexperienced and still did great. The horses were really amazing. Not rattled by traffic or barking dogs or the distractions of nighttime in the city. The bars they took us to were off the beaten path. Super cool to see - clearly old (and not someplace we might have normally gone) but we were so glad we got to experience them. I highly recommend this tour. Even if you have walked…”

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7.San Miguel: Romantic Horseback Riding at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $186

Meet downtown, drive 10 minutes to the stables, and learn basic horse handling before a two-hour guided ride. You’ll cross the hills at sunset, pass Colonia San Antonio, ride through Benito Juárez Park, and reach El Jardin after dark. English and Spanish guides lead groups of up to 10.

“Excellent!! From beginning to end - communicative, professional, and very gracious. The horses were well maintained and beautiful! It’s a fabulous way to explore the real San Miguel de Allende away from the tourists. The sunset over the iglesia on the cobble stone streets is a picturesque moment. We did it as a family and we were very happy with the entire staff and the horses.”

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8.Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $110Best value

Join Jeff, Chris, and Roberto for a private two-hour horseback ride through rural San Miguel de Allende. You’ll pass fields, cacti, shepherds, and villages, stop at a local tienda when available, and return to the ranch for a cold beer or water.

“I cannot say enough good things about our ride with Rancho Baile de la Luna. Jeff and Chris were such welcoming and warm hosts, and they were so patient with my husband and myself, as we hadn't ridden horses in quite a while. Our ride through the campo with Jeff and Roberto was wonderful-- the area is so beautiful, and they have carried on a wonderful tradition of giving out lollipops to the local children on the route. You can tell that they love and respect the land and their neighbors so much. Importantly, the horses are clearly very loved and cared for, with wonderful temperaments. This was truly the…”

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