Ecotourism and outdoor activities are indeed more fashionable than ever, and therefore, you can't be left behind. We recommend one of our favorites activities, a relaxing horseback ride, and what better way to enjoy this ride than through the mountainous areas of the State of Nuevo Leon. The north of the country is rich in wooded areas and large hills. This brief text will tell you about the options you can find to go through them on a guided horseback ride.

Where to go horseback riding in Nuevo León?

• Horseback riding in the Santiago Mountains: depending on your availability and the experience you want to have, you can opt for rides ranging from four hours to seven hours or even a whole day. Not everything will revolve around the horse ride, we will have some extra activities prepared for you.

With generally cool weather, you will be able to go into the trails between the Sierra Madre and the famous Cerro de la Silla. A natural adventure awaits you here. Along the route, you will find waterfalls, caves, and even hot springs with thermal waters, in addition to a stroll along the banks of the San Juan River.

• Horseback riding in the Sierra de Gomas: located in the municipality of Bustamante, this place is just 1 hour and a half from the capital, so it is an excellent option if you do not want to travel further or are looking for an experience of just a few hours.

Here, we can offer you horseback riding routes lasting 2 hours in which you will get to know the mountain range from its heart, riding through paths surrounded by rocky walls and finding a beautiful stream. It is worth mentioning that this experience can be enjoyed from Friday to Sunday, making it an excellent weekend plan to enjoy quality family time.

• Horseback riding in Matacanes: indeed, you did not imagine that you could go horseback riding in this place since it is the most popular area in Nuevo Leon to practice canyoning, but we tell you that it is possible. We will take you to know the different gaps between the Sierra de Santiago and the canyons for a couple of hours, where we may find some adventurers jumping into the pools.

If you dare to practice canyoning, you will also have the possibility to combine this activity with the horseback riding tour. So don't set any limits for yourself and come with the attitude to experiment and have fun like never before.

As you can read, the main routes where you can ride are in the surroundings of the towns and cities, that is to say, through the mountains, and there is no doubt that Nuevo Leon has the best mountain ranges in the country, which makes it have spectacular landscapes.

In addition, along with your horseback riding experience, you can find options with food included to taste the regional flavors and live an integral adventure. Although horseback riding will indeed be relaxing, if you are thirsty for adrenaline, you can also choose one day offers where we will have planned activities such as ATV rides through the mountains, hiking plans where we can take you to visit the El Chipitín waterfall or even canyoning where you can jump and swim in the different waterfalls of the state.

Your choice will depend on who you want to spend your next vacation or free days in Nuevo Leon. Because if that wasn't enough, another positive thing about choosing a horseback riding tour is finding options to bring the children. In each activity, real horseback riding professionals will lead your ride and supervise them at all times.

Enjoy the company of these noble animals and let them be part of your next adventure.