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Saddle up for a five-hour outing from Puerto Escondido to the thermal pools of San José Manialtepec. This half-day combines mounted travel across farmland and foothills with a restorative soak in volcanic hot springs.
Saddle up for a five-hour outing from Puerto Escondido to the thermal pools of San José Manialtepec. This half-day combines mounted travel across farmland and foothills with a restorative soak in volcanic hot springs.
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Operated by ECO ADVENTURES PUERTO ESCONDIDO · San José Manialtepec, Oaxaca
You climb into a shaded saddle as the coast shrinks behind you and the Sierra Madre del Sur looms ahead—palms and farmland give way to scrub and volcanic ridges. The horses pick their way over rutted tracks; their hooves punctuate the quiet while steam curls from pools tucked in a volcanic hollow. By the time you step into the warm mineral water, the world smells of earth and guava, and even the breeze seems to push you deeper into the spring.
moderate.
5 hours.
Suitable for people with moderate fitness—able to mount/dismount and handle hour-long saddle time with short uphill sections
No—guides provide basic instruction and the horses are trained for mixed-ability groups, but riders should be comfortable on a horse for up to two hours total.
Yes—these are shallow thermal pools intended for soaking; avoid submerging your head and follow guide directions about depth and water temperature.
Yes—hotel pickup and drop-off via air-conditioned minivan are included; confirm your pickup point when booking.
Children can join but must be able to sit on a horse unaided; infant seats are available on request for van transfers and infants typically sit on an adult's lap for the ride.
San José Manialtepec is a coastal community historically tied to lagoon fishing and small-scale agriculture; local use of thermal waters predates modern tourism and remains part of community life.
Stick to established trails and avoid soaps in the springs—local ecosystems are sensitive and trash or contaminants can alter water quality and wildlife habitat.
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