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Alberto's Horses Tours

La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
(506) 2479-9043
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Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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McDonough, Georgia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Alberto is the man! My husband and I loved the ride. The horses were so calm and knew exactly where they were going. The waterfall was absolutely stunning. Alberto was an excellent host and we enjoyed talking with him very much. This is a must do while in La Fortuna!

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Atenas, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Great day. Horses were good quality guides were great fun. Met lots of interesting people and enjoyed the ride

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Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This was a wonderful ride through a pasture, across a stream, with the best views of Arenal and to Catarata Waterfall. Alberto was an energetic guide and was excellent with the kids that were on tour with us. He does his best to accommodate everyone's wants and needs. The horses were easy to ride and none of us were experienced... More

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Pittsburgh, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

The horses at Alberto's seem to be taken care of very well, which is important to me. The ride to the waterfall is beautiful! Alberto gives you about an hour to explore the waterfall, which is the perfect amount of time. He will not pick you up at your hotel if that is important to you, but we had a... More

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Orlando, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Enjoyed the horses. It was a beautiful day so it made it that much better. Don't forget to put sunscreen on your legs if you wear shorts. The trip to the waterfall was great... little too short though but it was fun! Try to go with a small group so you can chat and get to know who you are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Alberto and his horses were the best part of our trip. You enjoy an hour ride through fields and a river up to the famous La Fortuna Cataract (waterfall). The waterfall is incredibly beautiful, and arriving by horse makes it even better, so you're getting 2 different adventures in 1. Alberto was great fun, and you can tell he loves... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 via mobile

Alberto was so nice and he treats the horses with great love and respect. Both my wife and I are animal lovers and we didnt mind spending the few more extra bucks (it costs 65$) to see that the horses are in good shape and being treated nicely. Great 4 hours, super fun, highly recommended

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Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

The hubby and I were seeking some adventure on a trip to Costa Rica and I was determined to get on a horse for the first time ever. I had found Alberto's on Tripadvisor and the reviews were so amazing, I decided he was the one. We ended up being the only two on the afternoon tour so it was... More

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Palm Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Gentle, well-cared for and sure footed horses that are a pleasure to ride. Spectacular volcano views and fun trek through a creek on the way to the "horse parking" at the entrance to the falls. Be forewarned -- there are around 452 "stairs" down and back UP. But its worth the work out. Alberto takes great photos of everyone and... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Alberto's horse tour was delightful in so many ways. Alberto is very knowledgeable and truly cares for all his animals. The tour goes through a few fields, a river and ends up at an amazing waterfall, where we cooled off with a quick dip. Of our 8 day trip to CR, this was one of our favorite parts of the... More

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