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Tours Costa Rica, Montezuma Nicoya Peninsula: Horseback Riding
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Feb 5, 2008, 13:06

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Tours Costa Rica, Montezuma Nicoya Peninsula: Horseback Riding

Several people around the village will rent you horses for around $8 to $10 an hour, although most people choose to do a guided 4-hour horseback tour for $30 to $40. The longer rides usually go to a second waterfall 8km (5 miles) north of Montezuma. Dubbed El Chorro, this waterfall cascades down into a tide pool at the edge of the ocean. The pool here is a delightful mix of fresh- and seawater, and you can bathe while gazing out over the sea and rocky coastline. When the water is clear and calm, this is one of my favorite swimming holes in all of Costa Rica.

However, a massive landslide in 2004 filled in much of this pool and also somewhat lessened the drama and beauty of these falls. Moreover, the pool here is dependent upon the tides -- it disappears entirely at very high tide. Luis, whose rental place is down the road that leads from town out to the beach, is a reliable source for horses, as is "Roger the horse guy" -- any local can direct you to him. However, you'll find the best-cared-for and -kept horses at Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos (tel. 642-0124)which is located up the hill on the road leading into Montezuma.

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