The 11 Horseback Riding Tours in Cartagena to Clear a Day For

1.Horseback Riding on the Beach at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · from $50Our pick

Jose, Gabriel, and the Coco Cartagena team lead a 1.5-hour horseback ride from María Palito along the beach near La Boquilla. You’ll receive riding instruction, hear about local culture and eco-tourism, and ride through the water as the sun goes down. Small groups are limited to seven people, with help for beginners.

“José was very welcoming and we had a great time on the lovely sunset with the horses! Highly recommend!”

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2.HORSE TOUR IN CARTAGENA BEACH

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 114 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Leave Cartagena by private car for Manzanillo del Mar, about 20 minutes away, where Alfonso, Napo, or another local guide matches you with a calm horse. Ride for about an hour along a quiet beach, with help for beginners and optional trotting or galloping for experienced riders. Photos, a drink, and return transport are included.

“I genuinely loved it! It was such a cool experience galloping on the beach (I did horseback riding as a kid though) and I would totally recommend to do this tour 😊 Alfonso, the guide, is not riding so he is totally prepared to take a ton of pictures from you if you like. Oh and be prepared to get wet feet if you want to Galopp in the water 😄 it’s an option not a must but I would recommend to wear shoes were you don’t care or to take Alfonsos offer and just go barefoot :) - nonetheless, totally worth it to get your shoes wet, I do…”

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3.Horseback Riding at the Beach During Day or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $50

Meet guide Jose and his team in La Boquilla for a roughly 75-minute beach ride on calm, well-trained horses. You’ll receive basic riding help, hear about local history and eco-tourism, and finish near a seaside restaurant. Choose daylight or sunset, arrange your own Uber, and prepare for possible rain.

“Really cool experience, I always wanted to do horseback on the beach and this was the great opportunity. Make sure uber will drop you off at the right location, and people like Gabriel and Jose will wait for your uber to come, really good people.”

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4.Horseback Riding Tour through the Beaches of Cartagena de Indias

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $37

Ride along a quiet beach north of Cartagena in a private group, with hotel pickup, calm horses, and close help for first-time riders. Guides such as Napoleon assist with riding and photos. Afterward, feed your horse, enjoy a drink, and return by air-conditioned vehicle. The ride lasts about two hours and costs $37 per person.

“One of the best tours in Cartagena! Our whole family enjoyed it!! They were very caring, helpful and made sure we were taken care of the whole way. Would recommend to everyone!”

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5.Horse Riding on the Beach with Photos and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 49 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $33

Ride a prepared horse along the beaches of Los Morros and La Boquilla with local horseman Carlos when available. You can walk, trot through the water, pose for photos, and finish with typical food or three beers and water. Hotel pickup is optional, and the private experience lasts about 30 minutes to one hour.

“Our host Carlos was amazing. We were a bit early and he took us on the tour earlier than scheduled. We rode through the water and then stopped for lunch where we finished the tour and rode the public bus back to where we started as it’s only a one way ride. Overall I recommend this tour !!”

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6.Cartagena ATV Buggy and Horseback riding Beach and Barrio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews Top rated

Drive a self-guided ATV buggy along Cartagena’s beach, cross a bridge over La Cienega, and explore the back roads of a local fishing village. Then trade the buggy for a horse and ride beside the sea. The two-hour outing suits active visitors who want adventure and a close look at daily coastal life.

“This experience was definitely worth everything penny. We enjoyed the buggies and the horses. The tour guy took us for fresh crabs and shrimp and very knowledgeable.”

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7.Horseback Ridding Excursion on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $112

Leave Cartagena for Manzanillo Beach, where a guide pairs you with a horse suited to your riding level. After pickup in an air-conditioned car or van, you will ride for about one hour along the Caribbean shore. The group is limited to 10 people, and English and Spanish are advertised, though English guidance may vary.

“C'était très sympa de faire du cheval sur la plage. Le guide était très sympa également et on a pu faire quelques photos. Attention : cela a duré bien moins que 3h ! Le prix en devient un peu cher.”

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8.Beach Horse Ride and Colombian Equestrian Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3h 30m · from $186

You’ll ride gentle Criollo horses along a Cartagena beach with a bilingual guide, after meeting the ranch’s Colombian Paso Fino horses and watching a demonstration. Maria Carolina, Luis, and their team explain the breed and match each rider with a suitable horse. The small group is limited to six, with photos, drinks, transport, and a restaurant stop included.

“We had a ball with Maria and Luis! Definitely recommend this activity if you want to go horseback riding on the beach!”

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9.Horse riding on the beaches of Cartagena & PHOTOS

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $23Best value

Meet near Sonesta Hotel Cartagena, walk about 15 minutes to the beach, then ride with a horseman along Cartagena’s shore for 30 minutes to 2 hours. You can ride gently, trot in the water when permitted, and use your phone for photos. Carlos is one of the guides associated with the experience, and English or Spanish support is available by WhatsApp.

“Cute horses , he let us gallop with them and it was fun. I recommend.”

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10.COLLONIAL HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE by THE OLD CITY

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews

Take a private colonial horse-drawn carriage through Cartagena’s walled city with a Spanish-English guide. You’ll pass Santo Domingo Square, Bolívar Park, and Cartagena Cathedral, while the horseman assists with photos and route details. Choose a 20-minute to one-hour ride for up to four people. Confirm meeting details by WhatsApp.

“We had an English translator and learned a lot about the history. Lots of opportunities for photos. We will do it again!!”

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11.Scenic Horseback Ride in Tropical Mountain Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $169

Spend six hours at Fundación Loros, about an hour from Cartagena, with breakfast, a conservation talk, bird care, a 15-kilometer guided horseback ride, wildlife viewing, a tree-planting session, fruit, and UTV mountain views. English and Spanish guides lead private groups, with riding adjusted to your level.

“Amazing experience (with a great variety of activities) and very well organized. The guides were great and tailored the riding to our level. Our highlight was riding to see the monkeys and trail riding up the mountain with our horses Poney and Blanquita. Would recommend for all levels!”

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