Swap the town for hoofbeats and a plunge under Big Rock Falls. This full-day trip from San Ignacio pairs a 1.5-hour horseback ride over farmland with a swim at a 150-foot waterfall in Mountain Pine Ridge.
Swap the town for hoofbeats and a plunge under Big Rock Falls. This full-day trip from San Ignacio pairs a 1.5-hour horseback ride over farmland with a swim at a 150-foot waterfall in Mountain Pine Ridge.
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Operated by St Leonard's Tours · San Ignacio, Cayo District
You step into the cool morning light at 8:00 a.m., saddle creaking as your guide checks tack and maps a route through pasture and riverside trail. The horses move with an easy, confident gait — an invitation to trade town noise for the slow percussion of hooves on dirt and the distant rumble of jungle.
moderate.
8–9 hours.
Moderate fitness required: able to sit for a 1.5-hour ride and descend a short steep trail; not suitable for serious back or heart conditions.
The guided ride is about 1.5 hours across farmland and riverside single-track with mostly gentle grades.
Yes—rider weight must be disclosed at booking; the maximum is 250 lbs per rider for safety and horse welfare.
Swimming is possible most of the year, but water flow and safety vary seasonally; high flows in the rainy season can make some areas unsafe.
Yes—private air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup/drop-off in San Ignacio, and an early lunch at a local restaurant are included.
The Mountain Pine Ridge area contains sites used historically by Maya communities and later developed for ranching; local guides often point out old trail corridors and community land use patterns.
Respect marked trails and avoid leaving waste; Mountain Pine Ridge is a sensitive protected area where local guides balance tourism with tree-planting and watershed protection efforts.
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