Horseback Riding in Orosi, Costa Rica

Ride through Queverí’s mountain pastures

At Finca Queverí, a working mountain cattle farm in Río Macho, Orosi, you spend 1.5 to 2 hours riding through high pastures with a farm guide. Along the way we stop at the old dairy, and on clear days the view opens toward Tapantí National Park and the volcanic range. Beginners are welcome, and we match horses to each rider’s experience. The riding guides speak Spanish; we help guests communicate throughout the experience, and the hosts can provide explanations in English. The ride includes a fresh fruit smoothie.

If you are looking for things to do in the Orosi Valley or outdoor activities in the Cartago region, this ride shows a side of the area most visitors never see: daily life on a family cattle farm high above the valley. The ride stays on the farm. It does not enter Tapantí National Park, and wildlife or clear volcano views depend on the day and the weather.

Horseback riding at Finca Queverí: the essentials

Activity

Guided horseback ride on a working mountain cattle farm

Location

Finca Queverí, Río Macho, Orosi, Cartago province, Costa Rica (not Cartago city)

Duration

1.5 to 2 hours

Route

High pastures, the old dairy, views toward Tapantí National Park and the volcanic range

Departures

Monday to Saturday at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Price

US$35 per person

Access

Last 4 km on a gravel road; an SUV is recommended

Booking

Reservation required, online through our booking calendar

Languages

Spanish-speaking riding guides; hosts can explain in English, and we help guests communicate throughout the experience

Experience

Beginners welcome; horses matched to each rider’s experience

Children

Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult; under-4s can ride with an adult in a double saddle

Weight limit

110 kg (approximately 243 lb) per rider

Weather

No rides during heavy rain or thunderstorms; plans coordinated closely with guests

Includes

The horseback ride and a smoothie

Parking

Free parking available

Group size

Up to eight horses; larger groups require two guides on this mountain trail

Plan your ride

The ride starts and ends at the farm in Río Macho, about 22 minutes by car from downtown Orosi. From Cartago, follow the road to Orosi and continue toward Tapantí; green "Finca Queveri" signs mark every turn on the final gravel stretch.

Wear long pants and closed shoes or boots, and bring a light jacket or rain poncho, sunscreen, insect repellent and a reusable water bottle. Mountain weather changes quickly.

Your ride includes the horseback ride and a smoothie, and free parking is available. Beginners are welcome: we match horses to riders according to their experience.

Our riding guides speak Spanish. We help guests communicate throughout the experience, and the hosts can provide explanations in English. This is not an English-speaking riding guide service.

Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 4 can ride with an adult in a double saddle. We have small saddles and horses specifically suited to children. The maximum rider weight is 110 kg (approximately 243 lb).

We do not ride during heavy rain or thunderstorms. We stay in close communication with guests to coordinate plans according to weather conditions.

Tours accommodate up to eight horses. Larger groups require two guides because this is a mountain trail. We keep groups limited for a more personal and enjoyable experience.

Make a day of it: explore more: things to do in the Orosi Valley · life on our working farm · stay overnight at the farm · Directions to Finca Queverí