8 San Miguel de Allende Horseback Riding Tours Worth Flying For

1.Half-Day Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $160Our pick

Ride steady ranch horses through Coyote Canyon with guides such as June, Federico, Rodrigo, and Juanita. Expect river crossings, steep rocky paths, canyon-top views, optional galloping, and a 150-foot rappel for those who want more. The roughly five-hour outing includes instruction, designated meeting-point transport, bottled water, and an organic Mexican ranch meal.

“A really great nature experience and the guides and horses are just great! We were a family of 4 (11,8) and the cowboys took care of the kids ike their own! The food is also just delicious home made Mexican food, served with mucho cariño.”

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2.Half Day Excursion – Horseback Riding Adventure in SMA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $196

Spend six hours with Tomas and the Morin Ruiz family at Rancho Xotolar near Cañada de la Virgen. Learn ranch traditions, milk a cow, help with fresh cheese, then ride for about three hours through rugged high-desert country. Guides adjust the pace for beginners, children, and experienced riders, with pickup from your San Miguel hotel included.

“This was AMAZING!! You must do this particular horseback tour. The family is lovely. I was so nervous to ride since I’m completely inexperienced but they made it not only enjoyable but one of the best experiences of my life. The scenery is beautiful the lunch is delicious. It is completely worth every penny and more. If you contact the ranch directly, they can tailor make a trip for you. If some of your family isn’t comfortable riding or would rather do something else, they can arrange for that. They have taken 90-year-olds and babies on these rides. They will do everything in their power to make sure you have…”

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3.Sunset Horseback Riding Tour Through San Miguel de Allende

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $171

Ride for about two hours from Coyote Canyon Adventures through San Miguel de Allende, Benito Juarez Park, residential streets, and scenic viewpoints. Guides such as Jorge, Sergio, and Pollo have helped riders feel safe, even beginners. Expect a slow pace, sunset photos, and possible cantina stops. Drinks and dinner cost extra.

“Had such an amazing time with Pollo! A beautiful ride up a hill to the cross with an amazing view. Then down through the city. Dinner wasnt good at all but after that horse back ride, I didn't care how good dinner was. Wish we could have rode the horses back to the stables instead of that dinner and taking a cab home but I Would definitely recommend!”

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4.San Miguel Allende: Half-Day Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

Ride with Coyote Canyon Adventures through riverbeds, cattle ranches, open plains, and steep canyon trails. Guides such as Federico and the vaqueros help beginners handle well-trained horses, though some sections are more advanced than a basic trail ride. Choose hot springs or a 150-foot rappel, then sit down to handmade tortillas, beans, cheese, and quesadillas.

“This was such a fun experience and the staff was very welcoming and nice. Highly recommend, would definitely go again! :)”

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5.Full-Day Ranch Adventure and Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $224

Start with breakfast and ranch work, including milking cows, making tortillas and cheese, and handling farm animals. Then ride into Coyote Canyon with guides, crossing the La Virgen River, learning to rope, herding cattle, hiking, swimming, and eating lunch cooked over a campfire. The tour runs about eight hours and begins at 9:00 a.m.

“We did the full day adventure and it was the highlight of our trip to San Miguel. The place is magical and very peaceful. We started with a breakfast on the ranch. We made fresh salsa and tortilla. After enjoying breakfast we started our riding adventure. Our guide was wonderful and shared a lot of information. The ranchers we had were delightful. The horses were well trained. I didn't even need to steer mine much. He knew where to go and did a great job navigating the terrain. We had a great trip by the river where we had lunch before riding back. I'm glad we followed the instructions regarding…”

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6.San Miguel de Allende: Horseback Riding Cantinas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $198

Start with an intensive riding class, then follow a guide through Colonia San Antonio, Benito Juárez Park, and San Miguel’s old center. You’ll stop at three traditional cantinas before ending at the illuminated Parroquia Church. English and Spanish guides lead groups of up to 10. Drinks cost extra.

“What a fun tour. The guides were great - friendly, informative, and concerned about how we were doing and if we were enjoying ourselves. We own horses and know how to ride but the people with us were very inexperienced and still did great. The horses were really amazing. Not rattled by traffic or barking dogs or the distractions of nighttime in the city. The bars they took us to were off the beaten path. Super cool to see - clearly old (and not someplace we might have normally gone) but we were so glad we got to experience them. I highly recommend this tour. Even if you have walked…”

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7.San Miguel: Romantic Horseback Riding at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $186

Meet downtown, transfer by car to the stables, and spend two hours riding through San Miguel’s hills and streets as daylight fades. A guide leads the small group in English or Spanish, ending at El Jardin and the glowing Parroquia. The plan includes a romantic restaurant stop, but confirm whether dinner is paid separately.

“Excellent!! From beginning to end - communicative, professional, and very gracious. The horses were well maintained and beautiful! It’s a fabulous way to explore the real San Miguel de Allende away from the tourists. The sunset over the iglesia on the cobble stone streets is a picturesque moment. We did it as a family and we were very happy with the entire staff and the horses.”

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8.San Miguel de Allende: Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $110Best value

Ride for two hours through the countryside near San Miguel de Allende with Jeff, Chris, and Roberto. You’ll receive a short riding lesson, explore villages such as Los Ricos and Banda, pass working animals and cornfields, stop at a local tienda when available, and return to the ranch for a cold beer or water. Private groups and English or Spanish guiding are available.

“I had hardly ever ridden and that was a long time ago but I felt safe in the company of a skilled wrangler and entertained and informed by the tour leader. I saw the countryside and encountered the neighborhood. A delightful morning.”

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