Explore Cuba’s beaches, forests and mountains on horseback. Follow the trail through aromatic pine forests in Holguin’s Parque Nacional La Mensura. Ranchos offering guided horseback rides are available throughout the country, including Ciego de Ávila and Cienfuegos. In Camagüey, you can join a trail ride past zebras, rare cattle and colourful parrots at the bustling working farm Finca La Belén.
Horseback Riding
Camagüey
Sierra del Chorrillo
Gaze at the park’s incredible array of birds like the blue heron, sparrow hawk, quail, wood pigeon, zunzún, tocororo and cartacuba as you ride along one of its peaceful trails.
Granma
Marea del Portillo
Explore the beach on one of the horseback riding trips that departs from both of the hotels here. Or sit back and enjoy the view on a leisurely horse-drawn carriage ride.
Holguin
Hacienda La Mensura (in Parque Nacional La Mensura)
Ride through the aromatic pine forests of this alpine terrain surrounding Sierra del Cristal. Pick up your horse at the Hacienda La Mensura, where you can also watch the antelope play.
Guardalavaca
Stop by the riding centre across from Club Amigo Atlantica to enjoy a canter along the sparkling Guardalavaca beaches.
Santa Lucia
Rancho King Tourist Farm
There are horses to ride at this family-friendly ranch which puts on a rodeo show.
Trinidad
Finca de Recreo María Dolores (María Dolores Recreation Farm)
From this hotel, you can arrange a horseback ride to nearby Ranchón El Cubano.
