Our group of four was the full mix of horse riding experience. We included having only ridden once and highly anxious, one that has ridden a few times with never a pleasant outcome (has always thought he & the horse didn't quite see eye to eye); and two that had a fair amount of experience and comfort level. The owners,... More

If you are in the Giones area you are going to want to experience Playa Ponies! Horses are kind, well loved and cared for. Riders and horses are thoughtfully matched for the perfect experience. Tours are customized depending on the wants, needs and experience of the riders. Amazing variety of jungle, beach, trails etc. I can't say enough about what... More

We booked this tour on the recommendation of one of the hotel staff at Casa Romantica. I'm so glad we did it! It was affordable and so much fun. Our tour guide was quiet, but friendly and pointed out different plants and animals along the way. Further more, he let me canter ahead on the trail, while he stayed and... More

Playa Ponies is by far the best horseback riding around. Living in Nosara, and being a rider, I've ridden with them a couple of times and it is always excellent! Neno and Carrie are so friendly and experienced, and have a way of knowing just which horse to put each person on. This is no lazy pony, nose-to-tail type of... More

My daughter and I did the beach and jungle tour - very fun. Neno was a great guide and the horses were very gentle (my daughter had never ridden and I hadn't ridden in many decades, so we were definitely newbies!) Costa Rica is soooo beautiful - and seeing some of the beauty from the back of a horse made... More

My daughter and I take been taking riding lessons and going for trail rides with Carrie over the last several months. I have to say after having more than 4 instructors in previous years', she has been the best. Over the last few months, I have come to love horses and the sport even more so. A core focus is... More

I have had the opportunity to take several tours with Neno and Carrie. Each experience has been rewarding with what we have seen and also with the individual attention every member of the group was given. Both Neno and Carrie have had many years taking care of horses, teaching and in the last few years touring. Each tour has been... More