4 Mexico City Horseback Riding Tours Worth Flying For

1.Exclusive Horseback Ride w/ Mexican Charros Family in México City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) Our pick

Leave central Mexico City with Luis and meet his family near Los Dinamos. You’ll ride a gentle rescue horse for over two and a half hours through pine forest, streams, and mountain trails, guided by Aurelio and other experienced horsemen. A Mexican meal is included, and the private format lets beginners ask questions and ride at a careful pace.

“Luis, Rafa and their team of horse whisperers did a fantastic job taking us to the country side to ride their horses. They have a great sense of humor and everything seems very relax and fun, yet they are also incredibly attentive to make sure the trip rolls smoothly, so even the kids could ride their own horse and learn. It was a wonderful afternoon climbing up the forest, stop for an authentic delicious Mexican lunch, then back on the horses again. Luis is an architect who knows all about MexicoCity and his family rescues abused horses : those are trained and very gentle. He makes sure people and horses…”

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2.Horseback Riding in the Forest and Breakfast in Cabin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $161Best value

Meet Omar at Fuente de Cibeles for a small-group ride to Los Dinamos. After a brief riding lesson, follow forest trails with Omar and Tomas, including steep sections, river views, and a meal at a mountain restaurant or cabin. The tour is in English, includes transport and lunch, and lasts about five hours.

“That was the best horseback riding experience I've had. The set up of the trip was fantastic. The tour guide Omar was incredible. We stopped at a restaurant that served me the best meal I've had in Mexico. 10/10 would definitely recommend.”

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3.Ride Horses, Learn to Cook with Locals in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Meet Luis, Uncle Aurelio, and Camilo in Condesa, then ride from a village into the mountains, crossing trails and a small river. At a family cabin, learn to make salsas, tortillas, tacos, sopes, and more over a fire. Ask ahead about a Mole class. Transport, lunch, and an English-speaking experience are included.

“If I could give this tour 100 stars I would. This was hands-down my favorite experience while visiting Mexico City. Luis picked us up at our hotel and took us to his uncles home where we saddled up and rode through town to the mountains. The views from the mountains were beautiful. Uncle Aurelio is a true charro and taught us how to handle the horse and walked alongside us the entire way. I don’t have too much experience riding horses, but I felt completely comfortable on the horse even with the language barrier between us. We tied up the horses and walked to a beautiful spring side town where…”

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4.CDMX Forest Adventure: ATVs, Horses, Ziplines & Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Leave Mexico City for La Marquesa National Park, where you’ll zipline more than 1 km above forested valleys, spin down an inflatable tube, ride an ATV for 30 minutes, and take a 30-minute horseback ride to a viewpoint. English-speaking guides, equipment, and transport are included.

“One of the best kept secrets in Mexico is an understatement. I have been to six countries and my girlfriend has been to fifteen, and we both agree that this was the single best travel experience we have ever had. The trip offered a very smooth and safe pickup option right from our hotel with great communication on timing, which is a huge asset as the venue is far out in the country and would be difficult to otherwise get to. On our drive, our guide Alberto spoke very good English! He made pleasant conversation with us and provided unique insight into the history and cultural background of Mexico City…”

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