Riding in Monteverde, Costa Rica

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Riding in Monteverde Kia caused some things to rethink at home in Great Britain

I was skeptical about riding in Monteverde. I was told that we would not get any helmets and that the local guides could not speak English. I was able to deal with the latter, but the former was a problem.

I have caused a lot of damage in the past by not wearing a helmet. After I fell off the horse in 2017, I decided to never do without riding. Nevertheless, I really wanted to go to Costa Rica, so I went to the stables to look at myself.

As it turned out, the local company was thoroughly equipped and our guide spoke excellent English. In fact, the service was so professional that, as two members of our booking, we were asked too late without going. You would be assigned to another guide.

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Peter and I made our way, accompanied by two other guests of our National Geographic Expedition to Costa Rica and our local guide.

It was reassuring that all four drivers had about the same skills. I was on excursions where I was by far the strongest driver and vice versa. In Monteverde we were all riding and felt comfortable with horses, but nobody felt exceeded. There was a pleasant tone for our two -hour drive.

The second that I noticed was the sheer diversity of the landscape. After my last trip (through the moon -like landscape of Swakop in Namibia), it was refreshing to drive through so much green: velvety hills with wide views, dense forests that are rain before life, and open, sun spreader levels.

Sometimes we were allowed to trot. My horse, Malibu, even broke out into a gallop. It reminded me of why I love driving - the landscape, thrill and freedom on the open street - but also how much I still have to learn.

Confidence, technology and etiquette do not play a major role on a two -hour journey, but are essential for several days of excursions, as I want to try out.

In the meantime I have sat in my saddle. We meandered through forests, discovered birds and nose bears and appeared on a meadow. A rainbow almost rose as if it had been planted there. Of course we took a photo break.

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A sluggish dawn drove closer than we drove past fields with elegant trees, the silhouettes of which pressed against a blazing sky. We meandered over postcard hills and then stopped to watch the sunset, our horses seemed to be as deeply as we do.

When our riding afternoon in Monteverde was coming to an end, I knew that a seed grain had been sown. I remembered how much I wanted to learn to ride: to gallop confidently, be more fluid and more controlled, recognize problems and finally fix it quickly.

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Learning to riding the right riding has long been a goal of mine, but I postponed it to wait for more time and money. These shelves were covered somewhat through our frequent trips. The sheer activity on the street hides the fact that I have only a few similar jobs at home.

Against this background, I booked a number of courses - my first since 2011 when I learned to ride in London for the first time. As the saying says, we will of course spend our life and I don't want to spend my life with waiting.

This is not a bad lesson for two hours.

riding in Monteverde: The essentials

what: Riding in Monteverde as part of a 9-day National Geographic Expedition to Costa Rica.

Where: We stayed in a number of mid -range hotels, from the lavish facilities and comfortable rooms in the Arenal Manoa in La Fortuna to simpler subconsctions in the mountain hut style in the Hotel Heliconia in Monteverde and even ship containers, which were converted into EL Faro at Manuel Antonio.

When: The best travel time for Costa Rica is the dry season from December to April. A lot of sunshine makes it an ideal time to explore both the tree tops and the coast. However, this is high season, so you can expect more tourists and higher prices. The low season from May to July and November is also a good time for a visit. It is raining more, but it is quieter and the forests of Costa Ricas are brimming with leaves.

like: riding in Monteverde can be booked at Caballeriza el Rodeo: +506 2645 5764 / +506 2645 6306; $ 45 per person for a two -hour trip.

We booked our trip on our 9-day National Geographic Expedition to Costa Rica via the Chief Experience Officer (CEO).

The tour costs from £ 1,199 and includes a CEO, all accommodations, the transport between the goals, all breakfasts, some meals and numerous activities, including a guided natural walk in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, where she learns to make tortillas from Doña Mara in her family and a tour of the Mi Cafecito coffee.

The tour is classified as a "National Geographic Journey", which is carried out in partnership with G Adventures. Luxurious options are available among the banners Luxury Eco Lodges, private tours, private jet expeditions, expedition cruises, river cruises and tours with an expert.

For more information or bookings, call 0800 440 2551 or book online.

We flew to Costa Rica with British Airways. Book flights at the best prices via Skyscanner.

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disclosure: We traveled to Costa Rica with the support of National Geographic Expeditions. All publications say that, but we really don't guarantee positive reporting. We say what we think - good and bad - so that you can make well -founded decisions with honest advice. .