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Rancho Chilamate Adventures on Horseback

10 km south of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
5.0 of 5 stars 97 Reviews
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Traveler Description: One of the most memorable experiences in Ni... is riding on horseback at sunset on a beach south of San Juan del Sur.  If you make it all the way to... more »
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La Paz, Bolivia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

My wife and I have been travelling around South and Cental America for 6 months and this was honestly up there as one of the most fun experiences we had! From the moment Blue picked us up in town it was like catching up with an old friend. The same was true with Jamie when we met him back at... More

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Portland, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

We went with Blue and Jamie for a morning ride a couple of weeks ago and could not have had a better time. The setting is beautiful and welcoming, the horses well behaved and trail and length of the ride perfect. We had the opportunity to run the horses on the beach to our hearts content and when asked for... More

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Bardwell Park
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

It is definetly worth making the time to fit in this Horseriding trip. The owners Blue and Jeremy were the perfect hosts and took us on an amazing ride through the countryside. I would recommend this to everyone visiting San Juan del Sur. The photo's Blue gave us afterwards was an unexpected bonus and she really captured the most amazing... More

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Lubbock, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

This horseback ride (and it is not just a ride) was a highlight of a great trip to Nicaragua. From the moment Blue picked us up in San Juan del Sur, it was like we were with an old friend catching up on all the latest news. Blue and Jamie welcomed us into their wonderful home with beautiful tropical grounds.... More

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Bainbridge Island, Washington
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109 reviews 109 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

We just got back from our world cruise and both my wife and I agree that this was, by far, the most awesome experience of our world cruise. We were only in San Juan del Sur for the day, so Blue (Heather) came to pick us up at the pier in her pickup truck. She asked if we were OK... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

This is a must do for tourist that are in SJDS. I LOVED it from the moment we walked into the ranch. Ugh paradise on earth. They pair you up with one of their (very well trained) horses, they provide you with socks, boots and hats. Blue is an amazing photographer who took pictures of our group and the nigt... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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During our week-long Nicaraguan vacation, only one thing topped Rancho Chilamate. And that was getting married. So I’d say second place was a pretty strong finish. Bottom line: It could have been just a horseback ride. But Jamie and Blue provided touches that made our morning excursion chilled-out and fun — a few hours better spent than most. Their ranch... More

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Richmond, Virginia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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We love riding at Rancho Chilamate. It was by far the best horseback riding adventure we have been on. Blue and Jamie were wonderful. It was so much fun putting on the cowboy gear and heading to the beach where they filmed Survivor Nicaragua. Blue took awesome pictures of our trip so we did not have to worry about carrying... More

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Niagara
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

We did a morning ride with Blue and Jamie at Rancho Chilamate in late March and it was truly one of the highlights of our wonderful Nicaragua vacation! Blue picked us up in downtown San Juan del Sur and drove us to the beautiful ranch where we were made very welcome. They provide you with all of the cowboy-type riding... More

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North merrick, new york
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

We had agreat time on our horseback riding trip. We are not experienced riders and our horses were very easy to control, and made us feel very comfortable. When we got to the beautiful Rancho (which is also their home), Blue got us geared up with cowboy hats, boots and bandanas (they also had sun block.....you will need it). The... More

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