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Take a guided hour-long horseback ride along the windswept sands of Manzanillo del Mar. Learn local coastal history and ride with bilingual guides while enjoying a short, easy excursion from Cartagena.
Take a guided hour-long horseback ride along the windswept sands of Manzanillo del Mar. Learn local coastal history and ride with bilingual guides while enjoying a short, easy excursion from Cartagena.
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Operated by La Perla Viajes y Turismo · Cartagena, Bolívar
Salt air, the low cry of shorebirds and the steady clip of hooves: that’s the opening scene for a horseback ride on Manzanillo del Mar. The beach spreads flat and wide, waves daring you to walk the wet sand while palms and scrub push up from the dunes. Your guide leads a small group from a nearby farm onto a stretch of coast where green hinterland slides into open sea.
easy.
1–2 hours (1-hour ride; ~2 hours total with transfers).
Suitable for most fitness levels; able to mount/dismount and sit for an hour comfortably
The guided ride on the beach lasts about one hour; the full transfer-inclusive activity is roughly two hours round-trip.
Yes, round-trip transfers from hotels in the tourist area are included; pickup times vary and the transfer is about 30 minutes each way depending on traffic.
Children from 3 years old can ride mounted with the guide; children from 5 can ride independently. Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with significant spinal or cardiovascular conditions.
The operator cancels in bad weather or if there are insufficient travelers; full refunds are issued for cancellations at least 24 hours before departure.
The area around Manzanillo del Mar links to Cartagena’s coastal economy—small fishing settlements and routes that supported colonial-era shipping and local trade.
Respect dune vegetation and avoid riding above the high-tide line where plants stabilize sand; use provided waste disposal and follow guides to minimize disturbance.
La Perla Viajes y Turismo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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