Rincón de la Vieja is known for its impressive diversity of flora and fauna... (+ info)

Horseback riding tour to the Sulphur Springs and the Río Negro

You leave the hacienda stables on a trail through tropical dry woods. A part of the trail leads through reforested area. The hotel has about 1.25 square miles reserved as reforestation area in which are grown species threatened by extinction. In these surroundings you can see a great variety of birds, mammals, reptiles etc. At the property of the hacienda we seek trails of interest of flora and fauna and sightseeing spots instead of paved roads. On our calm and friendly horses we take you on a 45 minute trip to the National Park main gate, where we have to leave our horses, as we are only allowed to enter the park by foot.

At the end of the walking tour, the horses are waiting to take us to the shores of Río Negro along scenic trails.
Once we get there you find three thermal pools filled with natural and crystal clear water from the volcanic hot springs. The source is nearby, refilling the pools all the time with water. We make a stop here to enjoy our box lunch.

After having enjoyed a healthy therapeutic bath, it’s time to mount up again and take the scenic trail back to the Hacienda.