Horseback Riding on the Beach in Mazatlan

Are you interested in experiencing the unique pleasure of riding horseback on the beach? Imagine it! The beautiful views as you move over the sand and the surf, the ocean breezes gently playing with your hair...

Living the Dream of Riding Horseback on the Beach

This dream is very possible on your family vacation in Mazatlan. You can enjoy the great beaches of Mazatlan in a unique way that will leave you with very special memories.

Mazatlan is really an ideal location for riding horseback on the beach because it's not highly commercialized. That means that Mazatlan still has beaches that are undeveloped and don't have hotels and resorts and condominium towers, providing you a more authentic riding experience where you can really experience the beauty of nature.

A Perfect Activity for Families

A family enjoying riding horseback on the beach

Horseback riding is a great activity for families because everybody can participate and have a great time. Going riding as a family is a group activity that will draw you together and give you fantastic memories that will last a lifetime. But it's open to everyone, young and old - babies and young children can ride on the lap of mom or dad, slightly older children (or even adults) who don't have much confidence on a horse can take a closely supervised ride on a gentle horse, teenagers and adults can ride more freely, and those who have more experience can even take a strong horse for a gallop!

Options for Horseback Riding in Mazatlan

There are two areas in Mazatlan that have perfect beaches for riding horseback.

Horseback Riding on Playa Bruja

One is along "Playa Bruja" ("Witch Beach") on the north side of Mazatlan. It's past the Golden Zone, past the marina, in a quiet and tranquil area called New Mazatlan. (It's in the general area of Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, in case that helps to orient you.)

Ginger's Bilingual Horses

On Playa Bruja you can go horseback riding with Ginger's Bilingual Horses, a family business that has consistently offered a great beach riding experience for over 26 years. Ginger (from Washington, USA) and Andres (her Mexican husband) together with other family members specialize in taking small groups riding so that you can enjoy the experience as much as possible. The ride includes not only the beach, but also passing through a coconut plantation where you can see tropical birds, iguanas, and other tropical plants and wildlife.

Horseback Riding on Stone Island

The other ideal area for horseback riding on the beach is Stone Island. Stone Island is close to the downtown area of Mazatlan, but across the water.

There are two options for horseback riding on Stone Island.

Randi's Happy Horses

One is with Randi's Happy Horses. Randi and her guides will accommodate every type of rider, and their ride includes passing through the small town of Stone Island allowing you to see the old way of life there, and returning along miles of beautiful beach.

Mike's Gentle Horses

Another option is with Mike's Gentle Horses. Mike (or Miguel) offers a 2-hour ride where you can get to know the history and people of Stone Island, passing through a coconut plantation, mango and lemon groves, and by cultivated fields, in addition to the beach.

Both Mike and Randi provide round-trip transportation, either from your hotel or from the cruise ship terminal, and there are lots of beach activities and great restaurants available on Stone Island as well.

Enjoy a horseback ride on the beach with your family while in Mazatlan! It will be one of the great memories of your family vacation!

Tips & Useful Info

• All three of the businesses mentioned here are responsible, taking good care of their horses and providing good customer service.
• It is recommended that you make reservations ahead of time.
• Check the websites or call for recommendations on what kind of clothes to wear.

Contact Info and Links

Ginger's Bilingual Horses

• Mazatlan telephone: 669-988-1254 or 669-922-2026
  (if calling from the USA or Canada, dial 011-52 before the number listed)
• Webpage: http://www.mazinfo.com/gingershorses/
• Email: gingershorses@mazinfo.com
• Testimonials: Guest comments on Ginger's webpage
• Reviews: Comments on TripAdvisor

Randi's Happy Horses

• Mazatlan telephone: 669-129-5064
  (if calling from the USA or Canada, dial 011-52 before the number)
• Mazatlan cell phone: 044-669-139-6064
  (if calling from the USA or Canada, dial 011-52-1-669-139-6064)
• Website: http://www.randishappyhorses.com/
• Email: randi@randishappyhorses.com
• Testimonials: Comments and Photo Album on Randi's website
• Reviews: Comments on TripAdvisor

Mike's Gentle Horses

• Operates as part of King David Tours
• Mazatlan telephone: 669-914-1444
  (if calling from the USA or Canada, dial 011-52 before the number)
• Webpage: http://www.mazinfo.com/mikeshorses/
• Email: reservations@kingdavid.com.mx