EcoRanch Horseback rides
You will discover tipical landscapes of the Itacaré region made of partially cultivated valleys surrounded by nearly untouched portions of the atlantic rainforest (mata atlantica). The trails will pass by small properties of traditional farming with plantations of coconut, banana, pineapple, clove, cocoa, hevea, manioc, and aromatic herbs among others. Other parts will go deeply inside the rainforest and transport you into the wild. You will certainly see a great variety of birds and if you are lucky toucans, monkeys , or a sloth.
All rides start from the ranch after a short briefing on safety rules and key advices for the true beginners.Most riders expect to ride at the three different paces during the trip. Remember that the whole group will align its rythm to the slowest rider. We make our best to build homogeneous group and we ask you to be sincere when you are asked about your level at the time of registration. Once the ride is started priority will be given always to the security so that everybody fully enjoys the ride. We may withdraw somebody from a group if necessary.
BOM SOSSEGO WATERFALL
For beginners, 2h on horse, half-day programme
Distance of 7km, 90% walk, 10% trot/canter
Cost : R$180/person
We reach the waterfall through a variety of different landscapes with the trail crossing two small streams. There, possibility to take a bath, a drink, or have a lunch if organised in advance at a simple restaurant serving local food. We come back the same way.
CAMBOINHA
For experienced riders, 3h on horse, half-day programme
Distance of 15km, 60% walk, 40% trot/gallop
Cost : R$260/person
This long circuit around the ranch takes you into the wilderness of primary rainforest and deserted areas free of any human activity. You will feel the true nature of the origins. The return is a journey across the jungle part of the ranch (25ha) through an hidden valley.
For beginners 1h (R$100) and 2h (R$180) versions are available
JERIBUCACU BEACH
For very experienced riders, 5h on horse, full-day programme
Distance of 25km, 50% walk, 20% trot, 30% gallop
Cost : R$420/person
The trail goes first to the Bom Sossego Waterfall , then use a small portion of the BA 001 to reach Vila Marambaia where a ground road will take us to one of the most isolated beach of Itacaré which is also the estuary of Jeribucaçu river. You will have time for a relaxing swim and enjoy a grilled fish that you will have chosen yourself before it is cooked by local people
For very experienced riders, 5h on horse, full-day programme
Distance of 25km, 50% walk, 20% trot, 30% gallop
Cost : R$420/person
The trail joins Campo Cheiroso first and then enters a large fazenda with many typical crops of the region such as cocoa, bananas and piaçava. The horses will cross four streams and use a small portion of the BA 001 road. At the waterfall, you can dive into the rough waters of the waterfall or join the calm waters of lake superior with a trail in the forest before lunch at the local restaurant. The return uses trails accessible only on foot or on horseback and shows another waterfall unknown to the public.
TIJUIPE WATERFALL