1.2 Hours
Daily Tour
6 people
English, Español
Discover Salento's best natural viewpoints on horseback along the historic Camino Nacional. This horseback ride, station #3 of the route, crosses the forest through the town's most panoramic landscapes, with the chance to spot a variety of birds along the way.
With gentle horses and an expert guide, it's an experience designed both for beginners and for those who want to enjoy the scenery at the relaxed pace of the mountains. The destination: the Barcinales mini waterfall.
Horseback ride details
Who this horseback ride is for
Ideal for beginners and families who want to enjoy viewpoints and a waterfall in a short time. Suitable for the whole family (ages 5 and up).
What will you experience?
You'll ride up on horseback from Salento and tour the town's best natural viewpoints along the Camino Nacional (station #3), through the forest with the chance to spot a variety of birds. You'll continue along the dirt road until you reach the Barcinales mini waterfall, right by the trail.
Guide and private tour
All our horseback rides are 100% private: we don't combine groups, so you can enjoy the ride at your own pace and in complete safety. Each tour is led by an expert local guide who looks after your safety and helps you take photos. The guide fee is added to the booking total (maximum 6 people per guide).
Our horses' well-being and care
At Cocoratours, our horses' well-being is a priority. We work with healthy, well-cared-for animals, with proper rest and rotation between tours and saddles in good condition. For their well-being, the maximum weight per rider is 120 kg. We ask that you always follow your guide's instructions so the horses are treated with respect.
Photos and videos of the tour
During the tour, your guide will take photos and videos at the best spots, so your only concern is enjoying yourself. At the end, we'll share them with you as a keepsake of the experience.
Meeting point and how to get there
The meeting point is our office at Calle 2 #6-09, Salento (at the end of Calle Real). If you're staying in Salento's town area, we can pick you up for free at your hotel or lodging (not available during peak seasons due to traffic). When you book, we'll confirm the exact start time and location.
Departure times
You can choose the time that suits you best, subject to availability, every day between 8:00 a. m. and 4:00 p. m. We recommend booking in advance to secure your spot and arriving 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
What to bring and tips
Tips and safety
Customize your experience
Want to adjust the length or combine the horseback ride with another experience? Tell us what you have in mind and we'll tailor it for you.
No. The horses are gentle and the route is suitable for beginners; an expert local guide accompanies you and gives you all the instructions.
Yes, it's suitable for the whole family (ages 5 and up). Each person rides their own horse, under the guide's care.
Yes, it's 100% private: we don't combine groups. Every ride is led by a local guide, whose fee is added to the booking total (maximum 6 people per guide).
You can come to our office at Calle 2 #6-09, Salento, or we'll pick you up for free at your hotel within Salento's urban area.
Long pants or ankle-length clothing, closed-toe shoes or boots (no sandals), sunscreen, a cap or hat, a rain jacket, and some cash.
You can choose your preferred time, subject to availability, any day between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. We recommend booking in advance.
We accept domestic and international payment methods, in pesos or dollars. You can also pay 50% when booking and the remaining 50% at the ticket office on the day of the tour.
The ride goes ahead as normal in light rain (we provide a poncho or rider's rain cape). If the weather worsens and compromises safety, it will be rescheduled or canceled with a refund according to our policies.
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start of the activity: we refund 100% of what you paid, with no fees. You can also change the date at no cost with 24 hours' notice or more, subject to availability. With less than 24 hours' notice, or if you don't show up, the booking is non-refundable. See our Cancellation Policy.
We offer service and guiding in Spanish and English. If you need the tour in English, let us know at checkout.
Horseback ride guide
The guide is not included in the price and must be paid as an additional cost per group. This means the guide's fee is automatically added when you select the number of people.
Private horseback rides
We want your experience to be unique. That's why all our horseback rides are private. Each booking gets its own guide, ensuring a personalized and memorable tour just for your group.
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