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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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.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8–9 hours
Fitness Level
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.
Wildlife
History
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.
Conservation
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.
Reserve your spot on the Horseback Riding and Waterfall Tour from San Ignacio today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes
Protects legs from brush and provides better grip in the saddle; required by the operator.
Bring a change of clothes
You’ll be swimming after the ride and a dry change is necessary for the drive back.
Declare rider weight and health conditions
Provider enforces a 250 lb limit and screens for back, heart, or pregnancy restrictions—be upfront at booking.
Timing and sun protection
Start early and use reef-safe sunscreen and a hat; the ride includes exposed pasture sections with direct sun.
Long pants
Protects legs from saddle chafing and brush during the ride.
Closed-toe, grippy shoes or light hiking boots
Necessary for mounting/dismounting, farm tracks, and the steep descent to the falls.
Quick-dry swimwear and towel
Essential for swimming at Big Rock Falls and for a quick dry before the return trip.
summer
Light rain jacket
Useful in the wet season for sudden showers during vehicle transfers or at trailheads.
summer