When you consider a Cancun vacation, horseback riding may not immediately come to mind, but this is a wonderful place to discover the traditional and cultural equestrian arts of Mexico in the tropical paradise of the Mexican Caribbean. At Hacienda Andalucia’s Equestrian Club Hipico in Cancun, you can participate in a variety of equestrian experiences and watch spectacular performances of equestrian activities.
Horseback Riding Tour
This is not your typical horseback riding tour. For one-and-a-half hours, you’ll ride on exquisite horses along paths in the Mayan rainforest. The tour also includes an educational tour of the stables and Mexican haciendas, a lesson about purebred horses, a field gallop (expert level) or trot (beginner level), and a visit to the tropical gardens and a small zoo.
Horse & Carriage Rides
This is a classic way to ride with horses. For about two hours, you’ll ride in a traditional western wagon on paths in the Mayan rainforest, also included; an educational tour of the stables and Mexican haciendas, a lesson about purebred horses, a field gallop (expert level) or trot (beginner level), and a visit to tropical gardens, a small zoo, and a breeding farm of thoroughbred horses.
Equestrian Services
Hacienda Andalucia is the Cancun equestrian center of choice if you want a genuine, diverse equestrian experience. This equestrian center features a complete staff of professional horseback riding instructors qualified to provide training on all services offered at the center, such as:
- Horseback Riding
- Polo Lessons
- Jumping Lessons
- Dressage Lessons
- Rides Along Mayan Paths
- Horse & Carriage Rides
- Horse & Pony Demonstrations
- Mexican Ladies Riding (“Escaramuzas”)
- Stable Rentals
Thoroughbred horses
The thoroughbred horses at Hacienda Andalucia are among the finest breeds in the world. Some of the center’s horses were acquired from Spanish royalty whereas others have received international recognition and awards.
On the tours, you’ll see and learn about the following purebred horses:
- Spanish or Andalusian
- Warm Blood
- Hanoverian
- German Warm Blood
- Westfalian
- Appendix
- Quarter Horse
- Friesian
- Criollo
Hacienda Nights
This is an impressive equestrian demonstration and cultural performance in the evening that lasts about three-and-a-half hours. You’ll enjoy a delicious Mexican buffet and open domestic bar while watching spectacular horseback riding activities by a rope artist, an acrobatic horseman, a dressage demonstration, a comedy act, a singer, mariachis, Mexican folkloric dancers from different states, and fireworks.
Whether you’re a novice or an expert rider wanting to improve your skills, the Equestrian Club Hipico at Hacienda Andalucia is where you’ll find an authentic, quality equestrian experience in Cancun, Mexico. For more information about tours, contact us at Hacienda Andalucia.
Sarina Amin Says:
Hello,
I came across your website when doing some research. We are interested in renting a horse for about 30 minutes as part of our wedding ceremony in Cancun. We are getting married on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Gran Melia Resort located in the Hotel Zone. We are having an Indian wedding and as part of the ceremony, the groom usually rides in on a horse surrounded by his family and friends who accompany him. The wedding begins at 3 PM so we would need the horse only from about 2:45 PM to 3:20 PM for the groom to sit on the horse while the horse slowly walks to the entrance of the ceremony.
Is it possible for us to rent a horse for this purpose from you? I know many ranchos do this so am inquiring about the availability and also what your fees would be for this.
You can contact me at sarina.amin@gmail.com.
Thank you!
Sarina
October 15th, 2011 at 6:34 pm