Quero Horseback Riding Tours

This horseback riding tour around Quero offers a unique way to explore the landscapes of Tungurahua province, ideal for nature enthusiasts.

Options

When booking, you can select from these horseback riding tours in Quero, all starting and ending at Quero Park. Each tour includes an English-speaking guide, riding equipment, snacks, lunch with a drink, and access to the hacienda's facilities.

Tour of the Igualata moorland (9 hours)

We meet at 8 am at Quero Park, before heading to Hacienda Hipolongo. Here, you will receive an overview of the moorland of Igualata. Throughout the ride, you may see wildlife including wolves, rabbits, and eagles. The ride continues to the Pampa de Guayama, with an opportunity to see wild cattle. A snack break for 30 minutes will follow before we return to the hacienda for lunch.

Tour of Quero farms (8 hours)

Meeting at 9 am, we will proceed to the hacienda, where after mounting the horses, you will learn about the region's crops. You will observe farm animals and discover the lives of the chagras, or ranchers, along with traditional farming techniques. After the ride, we return for a typical lunch before checking out the farm facilities.

2-day tour

This 2-day horseback riding tour offers a choice between the Igualata moorland or the farms of Quero on day one. Following your ride, enjoy a Creole lunch and engage in farm activities. In the afternoon, savor a hot drink at Café de la Niebla and visit the La Quereñita brewery. Dinner will be served in front of a fireplace, accompanied by stories and legends. The next morning, enjoy a chagra-style breakfast and access the hacienda facilities until your check-out at 10 am.

Schedules

Starting times for the tours are as follows:

Horseback riding tour through the Igualata moorland: at 8 amHorseback riding tour through Quero farms: at 9 am2-day horseback riding tour: at 8 am