Activities: Horseback Riding
Soft sunlight streamed into my room, gently waking me at 6 a.m. I enjoyed some delicious coffee while Vincent scoped out a troop of white-faced monkeys near the Las Cascadas property. A coffee purist, I was duly impressed by the whole grain coffee beans and grinder in our kitchen. As it turns out, Gary and Catalina also own a home in Atenas, just down the street from me, and appreciate the fine (yet inexpensive) coffee that is grown in the area. Our kitchen provided all the comforts of home as it came equipped with a …
Location: Central Pacific, Manuel Antonio and Quepos »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Horseback Riding, Waterfalls »
A big day ahead of me, I indulged in several helpings at the breakfast buffet before my morning horseback ride to the 70-meter high La Fortuna Waterfall, a popular tourist attraction. I was riding with Desafio Adventure Company, a tour operator reputed for its safe horseback trips from La Fortuna to Monteverde (and vice versa), and scrupulous choice in local ranches that use only healthy and well-rested horses.
At the stables, I was excited to see a few familiar faces from yesterday’s volcano hike. Tours are a great way to meet other travelers, swap stories and …
Location: Arenal and La Fortuna, Northern Region »
Activities: Day Spas, Horseback Riding, Swimming, Waterfalls »
I woke revitalized and a little later than usual as I had no early morning tour. Sitting on my terrace enjoying a steaming cup of coffee, I watched the inn’s 20 beautiful horses wander freely on pastures overlooking Arenal Lake.
The sky was gray and misty, the perfect sort of weather for nesting inside and reading a book, or catching up on emails with in-room wireless. But this trip was not about lounging indoors; today I would once again indulge in one of my favorite activities and ride one of La Mansion Inn’s sturdy criollo horses …
Location: Arenal and La Fortuna, Northern Region »
Activities: Horseback Riding, Sunsets »
