Horseback Riding

The Lodge at Chaa Creek. With its stable of well-cared-for riding horses, the Lodge at Chaa creek offers two- to three-hour guided horseback trips, with morning or afternoon options. The trips cost BZ$90 per person, and rides cover about 5 miles (8 km). Chaa Creek Stables, Chaa Creek Rd., off Chial Rd., San Ignacio, Cayo. 834/4010; 877/709–8708; www.chaacreek.com.

Mountain Equestrian Trails. When it comes to horseback-riding adventures, whether on the old logging roads of the Mountain Pine Ridge or on trails in the Slate Creek Preserve, the local experts are found at Mountain Equestrian Trails. Five-night riding packages including accommodations, meals, and daily rides are around BZ$5,500 for two people in-season. Day rides also are offered for around BZ$180 per person. Mile 8, Mountain Pine Ridge Rd., San Ignacio, Cayo. 669/1124; 800/838–3918; www.metbelize.com.