Finding ‘The Place’ For A Tropical Horse Girls’ Getaway

greatly since my high school studies so I requested English regularly and without issue.
With a vehicle secured and the Waze app already uploaded to the phone our tropical horse girls getaway was underway. Katie a former youth barrel racer and current cow horsereining enthusiast and I a onetime hunterjumper turned cattlerancherintraining are wellversed in equine adventures but hadnt dipped our toes in international travel in decades.
Navigating a vehicle through Costa Rica proved completely manageable Speeds are determined in kmhr but you do get to drive on the right side of the road and stop signs look the same but read Alto. We headed out of the city. Destination Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí in the Heredia Province.
Say it with me Sarapiquí
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Many of our friends have previously traveled to Costa Ricaits a politically and economically stable country making it a great safe Central American destination for couples families and solo travelers alikebut none had visited Sarapiquí. Costa Rica offers something for everyone Beach hounds surfers and anglers have their choice of Pacific and Caribbean coastlines geothermal wonders manifest as hot springs and live volcanoes 29 national parks beckon and throughout the country the wildlife viewing is a bucket list unto itself. Have I mentioned the sloths?! We happened upon a baby sloth on our river boat tour of the Sarapiquí River and it was simply awesome.
There are incountry destinations that are perfectly primed for highseason crowds and then there is Sarapiquí where the vibe remains local and the Pura Vida pure.
Sarapiquí is also the home of the justopened El Lugar Resort where guests enjoy all the amenities that make international travel easy and enjoyable. Impeccably designed and executed accommodations reflect Costa Ricas unique culture and environment while catering to the tastes of discerning world travelers. Openair fitness areas and spa services offer relaxation and rejuvenation and the onsite restaurant offers authentic and flavorful Tico cuisine often featuring foods grown right on the property. Should you forgot to pack something the staff is readily available to deliver any supplies you might need.
And for the equine enthusiast El Lugar also offers El Encantoa horseback riding experience open to resort guests and day visitors alike with horses and terrain to suit all levels of rider and nonrider.
Ride with us An enchanting equestrian experience
Katie and I mount up and settle into our traditional riding saddles. Mine offers a deep comfortable seat behind a horn like on