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Horseback Mexico

162 reviews

#5 of 39 Outdoor Activities in Oaxaca

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Oaxaca, Mexico

About Horseback Mexico

Horseback Mexico's riding tours are based 15 km. east of Oaxaca city. The owners personally guide & offer half-day, full-day,overnight & multi-day guided riding adventures. Ride through rare cacti forest and trek ancient mountain trails to breathtaking vistas. Picnic in the back country or relax over lunch at our ecologically built ranch. Decades of experience. Knowledgeable, English / Spanish speaking guides. Calm but fit horses for all levels of riders. Instruction available. Rates include transport from our city office. Join our new Ruins to Hacienda Ride along ancient trails, lots of birds and big cacti!

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Tours and Tickets by Horseback Mexico

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Exotic Flora Half-Day Guided Horseback Riding Tour

8 reviews

A scenic horseback ride through the foothills of Oaxaca’s Tlacolula Valley makes this tour a great choice for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of the Oaxaca area and discover its rich biodiversity as you ride through forests of cacti, bursera trees, and yucca at Rancho Pitaya in the rural village of Rojas de Cuauhtemoc. Plus, round-trip transportation from downtown Oaxaca is included.

from $128.00

Agave and Mezcal Ride

The fascinating route of this horse riding tour explores four species of wild agaves in their natural habitat plus an agave plantation in the traditional farmlands. Ride with your knowledgeable guide to see and learn how agaves mature and reproduce. Cover on horseback distances and elevation changes that would be very challenging on foot. All the while feast on sweeping views of the great Valle de Tlacolula and the Sierra Juarez.
The duration of the riding is between 2 and 3 hours. Snacks and beverages are provided on the ride. Upon returning to the ranch appetizers are served while participants enjoy a tasting of award-winning artisan mezcal made from four different agaves. Before lunch, learn to make two different mezcal cocktails. Enjoy a leisurely meal on the shady outdoor terrace. Hammocks are nearby!
Take away a complimentary hand-painted 50 ml. bottle of mezcal and printed cocktail recipes.
Purchase of mezcal available.

from $180.00

Overnight Horse Riding Adventure & Ranch Stay

Discover Oaxaca’s natural beauty with this overnight horseback adventure. Travel to Rancho Pitaya in the Valle de Tlacolula. Embark on trails with views of the Sierra Juarez, and stop to admire organ cacti, rare agave plants, and more. Visit a traditional village and return to the ranch for a home-cooked meal. Enjoy a sunset cocktail and dine outdoors. In the morning, warm yourself with a hot chocolate before riding through another side of the valley. Lunch at the ranch before your return to Oaxaca City.

from $450.00

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Ronald W

Oaxaca, Mexico

Reviewed July 29, 2019

A different way to experience Oaxaca

Review of: Exotic Flora Half-Day Guided Horseback Riding Tour

We were a group of four ranging in age from 15 to 86, and from never-ridden-before to haven't-ridden-in-decades. But we all thoroughly enjoyed our half-day walk on Mary Jane's well-trained horses along paths that wound through the cacti and agaves that cover the hillsides near...More

Date of experience: June 2019

Thank Ronald W

Oaxaca has some of the greatest biodiversity in the world. Spending time in its natural flora adds another layer of wonder to our appreciation of this fascinating state.

KatherineN5

London, United Kingdom

Reviewed July 28, 2019

Average horse riding experience

Review of: Exotic Flora Half-Day Guided Horseback Riding Tour

We would give this horse riding trip an average rating. The owner of the horses is a very straight talking Canadian lady who carefully analyses your horse riding skills and comments on your riding ability throughout which we found quite rude. She was very cautious...More

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank KatherineN5

Our horses´ welfare comes first! Your husband explained to to me that he has very limited riding. If we trotted he would have bounced on the horses back as he does not know how to post the trot. This can cause the horses to have...More

Sandy S

Portland, Oregon

Reviewed July 23, 2019

Perfect adventure in Oaxaca

We booked this ride in Oaxaca for our family of five. We didn't really know what to expect as we had never been horseback riding before, and we were a little nervous. I needn't have worried! There was something for everyone, and my family had...More

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Date of experience: July 2019

Thank Sandy S

I trip to Oaxaca, with some of the highest biodiversity in the world, is not complete without a nature experience. Rural or village life is also what makes Oaxaca such a fascinating state. There are over 1,500 villages in this state! Thank you for choosing...More

Donna H

Vancouver

Reviewed July 22, 2019

Happy Horses

It is obvious that Mary Jane loves her horses. I had a personalized full day tour of the land surrounding her ranch. The scenery is gorgeous! Mary Jane matched me on the right horse for me based on my past riding experience. The snacks and...More

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Date of experience: June 2019

Thank Donna H

There are endless combinations of riding routes that can be matched with pace of a ride, from a relaxed trek through the grove of giant organ cacti to trotting through the trails lined with wild cane to a canter on the dirt lanes in the...More

romanesybel

Reviewed July 22, 2019

An amazin day

This day with HorseBack Mexico was an interesting, wild and amazing day. The team is super nice, and can adapt to your level. Landscapes are great and the horses are well treated, and well educated. Would 100/100 recommand.More

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Date of experience: July 2019

Thank romanesybel

We rode the Ruins to Backcountry ride. Highlights of this ride are the massive, old candelabro cacti and the colonial camino real that slices through the valley of Tlacolula. So glad you enjoyed the experience; you're a fast learner. Come back and ride with us...More

marinhorserider

marin

17570

Reviewed July 21, 2019 via mobile

Amazing scenery, beautiful horses, delicious food

I travel for a horse riding trip at least three times a year: while I have explored a number of countries in the last few years, I continue to return to Oaxaca and Horseback Mexico. This ride was really interesting, passing through incredible and diverse...More

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank marinhorserider

No thank you! Riders like you encourage me to keep creating new rides to new places. The horses really love going to new places, moving down trails they're never been on before. These faster paced rides with more technical footing become most relaxing riding with...More

luzlajous

Oaxaca, Mexico

1525

Reviewed July 21, 2019

Super family ride!

Few times you can spend with your children and grandchildren doing something together that is exciting, fun and beautiful. We did it at Rancho Pitaya riding with Mary Jane. She makes it all come together and in perfect symphony. Could not have had a better...More

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Date of experience: July 2019

Thank luzlajous

Truly, it is a supremely satisfying moment to take three generations out riding!!!!!

Sania H

Reviewed February 10, 2019

Scenic leasurly ride

I would recommend Horseback Mexico to anyone who enjoys horse riding and nature. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and the horses well cared for and pleasant to ride.

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Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Sania H

So glad you found the environment pleasing.

loftusroad

London, United Kingdom

Reviewed February 7, 2019 via mobile

Great Experience!

Mary Jane was a great guide and really made an effort to improve our horse riding technique. She also has great knowledge of the area. The horses were impeccable trained and incredibly responsive. All round a very enjoyable experience!! Thanks! Tommy & Alex

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank loftusroad

You both did so well at following the simple riding tips I gave in the pre-ride demo. Muchas gracias.

Storyteller689475

Reviewed February 1, 2019

half a day riding

Awesome!! Loved it! I had a wonderful horse niza! The guide was incredible. Safe ride, very knowledgeableMore

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Date of experience: January 2019

1 Thank Storyteller689475

Niza is the youngest horse on our trail ride team, not yet 7. She's the daughter of two amazing horses I am privileged to own. Fernandez, a pure Polish Arabian stallion, now 19 and in perfect condition. Niza's mother is Newest Style, also pure Polish...More

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