Experience Authentic Cowboy Life at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness to comfortably ride horses and participate in ranch chores for several hours.
Overview
Step into the boots of a Costa Rican cowboy with a hands-on ranch experience at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín near Liberia. Herd cattle, ride horses, and embrace rural Guanacaste life on this unforgettable 6-hour adventure.
Cowboy for a Day
Ages 4+ • 6 Hours Adventure!
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of cowboy life at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Spend a day herding cattle, riding horses, and working alongside authentic sabaneros. Start early with milking cows, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and engage in various ranch activities, all while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
Ride the field under a blue sky without end!
Duration
6 Hours
About
Someday dreamed of being a cowboy or sabanero? Riding the field under a blue sky without end, herding cattle and horses, and enjoying the freedom of open spaces?
You have the opportunity at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín, located in the heart of the hacienda land in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, at the foot of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Experience a day as a cowboy in our ranch in the company of an authentic Guanacastean Sabanero, as this is how Costa Rican cowboys are known and his name is given because they spent hours and hours looking after animals in the great Guanacaste savanna.
You have to get up early to work on a farm - 5:45 AM! Start by helping to milk the cows in the pen. Fresh milk arrives in the kitchen of our restaurant every morning to be processed and served at breakfast. After milking, you can go to breakfast at the restaurant and return to get ready to ride on the farm.
The tour varies depending on the tasks that must be performed that day. Some of the activities in which he could participate include working in the stables and the corral, saddling and preparing horses, herding cattle and horses, checking cattle in distant pastures, repairing fences, etc. A picnic lunch is included in this tour.
The tours are guided by one of our experienced sabaneros.
What to Bring
- All participants must wear helmets.
- We recommend using closed shoes that cover the fingers, long pants or long shorts that reach the knee.
- Repellent
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early for the Full Experience
The day starts early with milking cows; arriving on time helps you maximize your hands-on time with the sabaneros.
Wear Long Pants and Closed-Toe Shoes
Protect your legs and feet while riding and working around cattle by dressing appropriately for ranch activities.
Bring Sunscreen and a Hat
Costa Rica’s sun can be intense; protect yourself during outdoor ranch work and horseback riding.
Notify Staff of Any Riding Experience
Inform your guides about your horseback riding skill level to ensure a suitable horse and safety briefing.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Great Kiskadee
- Motmot
History
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín sits on land historically used by Guanacaste’s sabaneros, who shaped the region’s cowboy culture over centuries.
Conservation
The ranch promotes sustainable tourism practices aimed at protecting local wildlife habitats and supporting the surrounding dry tropical forest ecosystem.
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Recommended Gear
Wide-Brimmed Hat
Provides sun protection during long hours outdoors on the ranch.
summer specific
Sturdy Closed-Toe Boots
Essential for horseback riding and safe movement around cattle.
Lightweight Long-Sleeve Shirt
Protects skin from the sun and insect bites while working outdoors.
spring specific
Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is key during physical ranch activities in a warm climate.
all specific