Horseback Riding

Horses are available for rent on Playa Linda, Playa Larga and Barra de Potosi. The horses are clean, well fed and very tame with western saddles and bridles.

Beaches on horseback

A large local stable is located on Playa Linda, just north of Ixtapa next to the artisan’s market and wildlife preserve where a great number of crocodiles, iguanas, turtles and wild fowl can be seen. Available tours will lead you down the beach and up the river through coconut plantations, jungle and alongside wetlands populated with a variety of birds and wildlife. They even have ponies for the smaller children.

At Playa Larga (between Zihuatanejo and the airport) you will discover horses for rent and with plenty of beach space  to wander and explore on horseback. Watch for the local vaqueros (cowboys) to prance by doing tricks. Local horsemen here provide guided tours that can take to on a variety of adventures (see below).

Barra de Potosi, just past the airport also has horses for rent. Riding on the beach is pleasant but you will also want to hire a boat for a trip through Laguna de Potosi to see a variety of birds including great blue herons and pelicans. You can also sign up for some fantastic bird watching kayak trips in this area.

Only by Horseback
Horseback Tours, both beach and inland, countryside tours, with Ignacio Mendiola. English spoken. Cell phone, 044 755 559-8884. Tours include visits to classic brick makers ovens and small settlements in the area, beach and sunset rides, coconut plantations, etc..

Ixtapa All Inclusive Tours can set you up with horseback riding beach tours just outside of Ixtapa