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Horseback Rding in the Sierra of the Cuchumatanes, Western Guatemala
offered by supplier M16764 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 2
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 8
people
Destination:
Guatemala
Category: Hiking and walking outfitters
Season: November - April
Min Price: 237 US Dollar (USD) per person
Max Price: 259 US Dollar (USD) per person
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The Sierra of the Cuchumatanes – in western Guatemala – is – outside of the volcanoes – the highest mountain range in Central America (ranging from 6500 to 12500 ft). It is a region of vast proportions, sometimes austere, with a mainly indigenous population. The variations of the altitude in this tropical region result in a large variation of climates and ecosystems. Unknown by conventional tourism, it is (in our opinion and it is why we chose it), one of the regions of Guatemala with the most character and beauty, which is largely only accessible by horse or foot.
The Blue Unicorn can be found on a “plateau” of 10000 ft. In 1998, the stable opened its doors to riders. The buildings are built in the traditional style with wide “adobe” walls and tiled roofs, with a “corredor” that receives the last rays of sun. Our facilities include the main house, other joined rooms, large stables and corrals. Five rooms receive our guests. At night, a large living room gathers in a warmful atmosphere, the riders around a fire to rest, chat and have dinner.
We have ten horses, “criollos” with quarter horse origins including two half appaloosas and one more “English”. They are medium sized, robust, willing and easy to ride. We chose and trained them to be very rustic for the sometimes very difficult terrain, while still retaining the vivacity and agility of saddle horses. You can see them on our web site : www.unicornioazul/whoweare. We always try to find the horse best suited for each rider depending on the information we have.
The rough and often rocky terrain forces us to a slow or moderate pace but every time is possible, we trot or canter. Riders will not be over 90 kgs/200 pounds (but we are unable to accommodate several riders of this weight at the same ride – please consult us !).
The rides are lead by Pauline. She is a 44 year old French woman, Equestrian Tourism Guide (“ATE”) of the French Equestrian Federation, with 16 years in Guatemala and 10 in the area, and more than 30 years loving horses. She is bilingual in French and Spanish and speaks some English.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: arrival to Unicornio Azul, dinner and night in double rooms.
Day 2: after breakfast, you will know your horse for the today ride 5-6 hours in the “meseta” with a picnic. In the mountain range, we will find large open spaces dotted with rocks, cactus, pine trees and small villages. The air is pure, sometimes the silence is suddenly interrupted by a herd going home or a galloping rider. It is the country of oat and potatoes but mainly of sheep. We ride through the maze of paths bordered by stone and cactus walls or along trails that skirt the mountains where we meet only mules on their way home with bundles on their backs or we canter through the green carpet of the plains. The views stretch sometimes for miles towards the lower ground of the highlands or the range of volcanoes. Dinner and night.
Day 3: for this second day, we will trot and canter in the wild “meseta” before descending and skirting the impressive gorge (1000 m in depth). We will picnic in the bank of the torrent with turquoise – and frozen – deep pools. From there, we will ride back along the trail which skirts the canyon. Return to Chancol for the farewell dinner and the night.
Day 4: breakfast and leaving.
Notes:
Price : 237 US $/person on a 3 people or more basis
259 US $/person on a 2 people basis
Price Includes:
- three dinners
- three nights in double rooms
- two picnics and two one-day horseback rides
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Hiking and walking outfitters
Central America and Caribbean
Guatemala
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