We had the pleasure of going with Marvin on his horseback ride. His horses are in great shape, well cared for and very well trained.It was hard to believe they still responded to neak reining after all the different people that have sat upon them. The ride is about 8 km each way and the trail travels along the beachs... More

They care about their horses and know a lot about the area More

My wife and I are from Alberta, Canada. We have had horses all of our lives and have done many trail rides, on our own and with tours. We had the chance to go with Marvin along the beaches at Montezuma and could not have asked for more. El Pinto tours makes the ride a true personal trip by keeping... More

El Pinto Expeditions' Beach Ride is one of the finest things I've done on any vacation ever. Whether you've never ridden a horse before or are a professional jockey, you will have a blast! Marvin, the owner, trainer and guide is a jewel. Funny, wise and kind, he will let you gallop on the beaches or give you a lesson... More

I really enjoyed my half-day trip aboard "Tito" . Man, could he run! Marvin is a very wise and caring wrangler. He kept a close eye on me and the "City Lady" that happened to be along for the ride. She was a little nervous when we first left the beach and started to climb some small but rocky hills.... More

I thought I was just getting horse back riding along the beach but I had a wonderful conversation with Marvin who could tell me all about the various culture trends in Costa Rica, slice up a fresh pinapple on the spot, point out natures delights and delve into the world of the horses psyche. I told him I thought he... More

Loved my beachside horseback riding expedition with Marvin. Our half-day outing travelled along the wide open beaches and jungled paths of the Nicoya Penisula. The destination was a small waterfall, where we swam, rested and shared fruit with our horses. I found Marvin to be a genuine person, and his horses were well cared for. My horse Cookie had an... More

Marvin of El Pinto Expeditions is a fantastic guide for a reasonably priced horse-back riding experience on the gorgeous beaches near Montezuma. Marvin's horses are very well-trained and responsive to direction. They are well cared for and a joy to ride. The journey itself takes you through the rainforest and along gorgeous open stretches of beach, with a stop halfway... More

I'd been looking forward to the El Pinto Horseback Riding Expedition since we decided on the area. I'd been in touch with Dorothy from the US, but I failed to confirm things and was worried that we wouldn't be able to do this once we got there. I emailed her from our hotel near the airport, and she worked with... More