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Equestrian centre

Equestrian life at La Encantada.

Horses have been part of La Encantada since its earliest years. The centre sits in the heart of Finca 2, linking riding, family life and the trails across the land.

Training & lessonsEnglish riding, starting with a 15-lesson beginner programme

TrailsExplore the finca on horseback

Arena & facilitiesCovered arena and stables

CommunityA shared passion for horses

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A rider schooling a palomino horse in the arena under old trees
The covered riding arenaAerial view of the stables and covered arena among the treesHorses grazing under large treesRiders on a finca trail
On horseback

From hilltop to shoreline.

Riders on a grassy hilltop at La EncantadaRiding into the water on a family outingRiders on the beach at sunset
Beginner riding lesson programme

Your first 15 lessons in English riding.

A step-by-step introduction to horsemanship and English riding, designed to build a safe, solid foundation: from your very first day at the barn to riding independently at the walk and trot. Every student progresses at their own pace.

Lessons 1–9 · On the lungelineHorse care and tacking up, the basics of English riding, and walk, trot and canter while your instructor guides the horse on a lungeline.
Lessons 10–15 · Off the lungelineIndependence in the saddle: walk and trot solo, steering and stopping with your own aids, ready to progress toward independent canter work.
Upcoming events
Events calendar
Beginner Riding Lesson Program flyer
Today

Riding, learning, boarding.

Sandra, our equestrian director, confirms current riding, boarding, access and pricing directly. For non-riders, horses are simply part of the character of the place.

Contact Sandra

Call or WhatsApp +506 8778 97 98

Instagram: la_encantada_equestrian_center · Esperanza, Nosara

Current services

  • Lessons, including the beginner programme
  • Shows and competitions
  • Trail rides, on request
  • Boarding available: contact us
Visiting the centre

A safe visit for horses and people.

The equestrian centre sits in the hills of Esperanza, Nosara, with a covered arena, stables, paddocks, trailer unloading and water and wash facilities. Visitors arrive through the Main Esperanza Gate; horse trailers use the Delicias Gate.

Visiting horses can stay in stables or paddocks by advance reservation; ask Sandra for availability, bedding and feed.

Give horses space
Never approach, touch or feed a horse without permission.
Supervise children
Keep younger visitors close, especially around stables, trailers and riding areas.
Respect the arenas
Stay outside arenas, warm-up zones and restricted areas unless invited in.
Keep access clear
Never block roads, gates, emergency routes or horse pathways, and please respect neighbouring homes.
Pets on a leash
And no drones or flash photography around the horses.