The 8 Best Sunset Horse Rides in Mexico

1.Sunset Horseback Riding Tour Through San Miguel de Allende

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

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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2.Sunset by Horse on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $122

You’ll leave Puerto Escondido around 3 p.m. for San José Manialtepec, where local horse riders teach you the basics before leading you through fields, cattle land, and a river to the beach. Ride at dusk, with English, Spanish, or French support, transport, and one drink included.

“Loved this experience! Beautiful varied scenery, friendly guides, happy horses! Was a treat to watch them swim across the lake and to ride back at dusk and see the fire flies.”

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3.Puerto Escondido: Sunset Horse Back Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $126

Leave Puerto Escondido for San José Manialtepec, then ride through jungle, ranchland, and river crossings to Puerto Suelo Beach. A guide leads the route, horses swim beside your traditional boat, and a bonfire, marshmallows, and a moonlit ride finish the evening.

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4.Sunset by horse (river and beach)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

From Puerto Escondido, ride through fields and the Manialtepec River area before reaching the Pacific coast at sunset. You’ll visit a local beach cabin for drinks and optional shrimp or fish. Guides, including Willy on some departures, help first-time riders handle the horses.

“We have been waiting to get picked up for over an hour in the heat. We called 3 times and are still getting a hard time to get our money back. Awful experience.”

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5.Horseback ride and witness magical sunset of Loreto, BCS

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride for about 90 minutes near Loreto or Loreto Bay, choosing a beach route or mountain trail. Rancho Quest offers small groups of up to 10 riders, hotel pickup for an added fee, bottled water, and views of Loreto’s islands and Sierra de la Giganta. Confirm the route and sunset timing before booking.

“My husband and I were treated to a private horseback ride near a small family ranch on the outskirts of Loreto. The owner of the ranch is a native English speaker.After the ride we met some newborn baby goats. We were met right at the dock of our cruise ship and delivered back in plenty of time. All in all a wonderful experience.”

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6.Love is in the air: Private Cabo Beach Sunset Horse Ride W Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $252

Ride a well-trained horse through Migrino’s desert, dry riverbeds, and Baja trails before following the coast to a private beach dinner. Your guide, perhaps Gabriel, Emmanuel, Cedillo, or another member of the team, serves fajitas, drinks, and dessert as the sun sets.

“This was quite possibly the best excursion we have ever taken - equivalent only to a night dive with manta rays in Hawaii.”

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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.Cabo San Lucas Sunset Horseback Ride on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79Best value

Ride a well-trained horse through Migrino’s dry riverbeds and Baja trails, then follow the coast to a quiet beach for sunset. The tour lasts about two hours, holds no more than 15 people, and may be led by Sergio or Manuel. Pickup and cold water are included.

“Going to the beach with our horses! We loved our experience. We recommend it so better than riding in the states.”

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