Caballeriza El Rodeo — Local services in Monteverde

I had the misfortune of seeing how they mistreat horses, beating them with a metal white stick when their clients are not looking (I was in a hotel in front of their field). It is very sad. Tourists come to CR to promote well-being, don't want this!!! The mistreatment of these animals thanks to which they work and live is really not "pura vida". I wish I had taken a photo, but in the desperation could only yell at him to please stop hitting them! People there told me they already had complaints about animal abuse, but unfortunately no one did anything, that's why I ask you not to favor this, we are all part of it, ignoring it makes...

The afternoon (sunset ride) was GREAT!!!!!!! Fabio our guide was incredibly nice, polite, knowledgeable and funny. My husband got to ride on a horse called “Chicken” (who became his best friend for life) and I rode on “Aguila”. They were both great, calm and well behaved horses. The views are just breathtaking and it was such a unforgettable experience to be in contact with nature that way. I truly recommend this place and this activity to all ages!! Dnt miss out this opportunity when in Monteverde! Ah! If you do the afternoon ride, bring a coat, as temperatures can go down a little or it can get windy...

Just come back from a fabulous ride! Our horses were sure footed , responsive and fast which we enjoyed as experienced riders. Enrique who took my husband and I out for the sunset ride matched us to our horses very well. He was extremely knowledgeable with the wild life and we saw a sloth,gray fox , hairy porcupine and many birds. A good mixture of walking slowly so not to miss anything and quite a few good canters. Loved every minute especially with the beautiful...