Immerse yourself in Guanacaste’s cowboy culture on a private tour. Ride horseback like a Sabanero, herd cattle, and learn to cook Costa Rican dishes in a traditional fonda.

PRICE: $372
per person

 

Begin your adventure with a scenic drive through the Pampa Guanacasteca, a vast landscape of rolling grasslands and cattle ranches. Pass through small rural villages, where daily life unfolds at a relaxed pace, before arriving at a historic working ranch with over 340 years of history.

Saddle up and participate in an authentic cattle drive, where you’ll learn the same techniques used by generations of Guanacaste’s skilled horsemen. Ride through rolling pastures and tropical dry forests while taking in panoramic views of five volcanoes—Orosí, Cacao, Rincón de la Vieja, Miravalles, and Tenorio.

Next, visit a traditional fonda and engage in live, interactive cooking experiences. Grind sugarcane, craft tortillas by hand, and brew Costa Rican coffee the traditional way. Savor a home-cooked Costa Rican meal prepared with fresh local ingredients, with options for vegetarians, vegans, and dietary preferences upon request.

Designed as a private experience, this tour is perfect for travelers looking for a meaningful and engaging adventure in nature while avoiding large crowds. By joining this experience, you contribute to the preservation of Guanacaste’s heritage and support local families, conservation efforts, and sustainable tourism practices.

Tour Highlights:

Immerse yourself in the traditions of Guanacaste’s cowboys and fondas
Ride horseback like a true Sabanero and help herd cattle on a ranch
Learn the secrets of cooking over a wood-burning stove in a fonda
Grind sugarcane and brew coffee the Costa Rican way with a local guide
Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch prepared with fresh ingredients

Includes:

Private Transportation
Dedicated bilingual guide
Immersive Guanacaste Fonda & Traditions Experience
The Sabanero Horseback Cattle Drive
Traditional Lunch
All taxes & fees included
$5 contribution to The Linking Forests Fund
Gratuities
Additional Services

 

 

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