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HORSE RIDING HOLIDAYS, HORSE TREKKING AND DUDE RANCH IN THE BEAUTIFUL SIERRAS OF ROCHA, URUGUAY

Our vacation ranch Caballos de Luz is located in the stunning Sierras of Rocha, Uruguay, only three hours from Montevideo, and less than an hour from the beaches of La Paloma. Here are we breeding trail horses and training them to be our travel companions.

We invite you to come for horseback riding vacations, get to know us and our horses, and to enjoy the life of a small organic horse farm, with rides and treks on beautiful trails.

Choose between horse tours of a few hours and horse treks from 2 to 3 days to discover a unique and magic part of Uruguay. We are not a typical dude ranch, as we do not have cattle, but you will love riding with us through this wonderful countryside.

Caballos de Luz is a woman owned and run business, if you can call following your life’s passion a business, that is.

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Who wE are ….

What other people say about us

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HORSE TREKS FROM 2 TO 3 DAYS

Our passion is horse trekking, horse tours that last for a few days and let us get out of daily life and truly appreciate the connection with our horses that deepens day by day.  After a few days out in nature in Urugay, far away from daily schedules, internet and cellphones, our rhythm starts to be guided by the song of birds and the hoof beats of our horses. This is an experience that you will be carrying with you for the rest of your life. 

We offer tours from 2 days to 3 days, with nights camping by the fire. This is a horse riding experience that takes you far away from the beaten track and close to Uruguays real back country.

Please contact us to organize a tour that suits your time preferences and riding abilities. We need a minimum of four riders to go on a trek.

To see an example check out this photo story that photographer Florian Schweer did about our last three day tour.

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Horse Tours from 2 hours to all day long

Our guided horse tours lead us from our house through uncountable paths, often in native forest where we can observe autochthonous animals and abundant birdlife. The tours last from 2 hours to all day long, depending on the experience and expectations of our guests.

The Sierras offer a wide range of terrain, very varied and never boring.

We cross big pastures full of cows and sheep, climb up rocky paths towards the ridge of the mountain range, from where on a clear day we can see the ocean. We cross little rivers and creeks, have long gallops on grassy paths, visit old deserted stone houses, observe the farmers’ work with their sheep and cattle, and have picnics in our favorite enchanted hideaways.

Horses for beginners and experts

We have all kinds of horses, from very steady, sweet natured horses for beginners or riders who have been out of the saddle for a long time up to more spirited horses that will be a delightful ride for experienced riders.

Our horses vary from Purebred Arabians and local criollos to mixes of all kind of breeds. What we are looking for in our horses are unique characters and an excellent attitude towards the rides in the sierra. 

Our horses grow up and live in their respective herds, thus enjoying a natural, healthy life full of social contact.

We believe that horses that trust and respect us and are comfortable with their life, are the best and most fun companions, both as working horses as for trailrides and trekking. We chose our riding horses for their physique, their character and their willingness to work. They are safe in traffic and surefooted even in demanding terrains.

Our foals

Some of the horses we are riding have been bred and born here on our land. We take great care to give them a good start into their life, starting with first contacts of imprinting, followed by regular monitoring while they are growing up in big pastures further away from our home, and then taking all the time and patience it takes to make them willing partners as riding horses.

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Eco Lodge & Vegetarian Retreat in Rocha, Uruguay

Stay with us for more than one day and spend a night in one of our peaceful guestrooms in the middle of quiet and beautiful nature, while enjoying delicious vegetarian food.

Rooms & Comfort

All rooms have a private entrance, bathroom, and small kitchenette. Simple, clean, and peaceful — designed for travelers who appreciate nature and authenticity.

Caballos de Luz is a small horse farm registered with  Uruguay’s Ministry of Tourism.

In a marvelous natural surrounding, we rent out a cottage, a spacious thatched hut and a double room, the three of them rustic but comfortable, each with private entrance, bathroom and kitchen.

Apart from going horse riding, you can go for a swim in our natural river pool,  go hiking or tracking down birds and wildlife. Or you can chill out in one of the hammocks, listen to birdsong and read a book from our multilingual library.

Out in nature

Whenever possible, we take the meals outside, in the shade under our beautiful old Coronilla trees, or directly under the starry sky.

Vegetarian restaurant

We love to cook! In our kitchen, we prepare international vegetarian food. Whenever it is possible, vegetables are grown in our own organic garden and are harvested right before the meal.

Rooms

Respecting nature

We believe in the importance of taking care of the environment

We do not provide WIFI, but we have a hammocks, a great library, and kind horses to hang out with.

Please note that ours is a guest ranch, not a four star hotel. Accommodation is simple and rustic, each with wonderful views and a deck for sun bathing and star gazing. Fresh bedding and towels are provided. There is no air condition or toileteríes.

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Horseback Riding Prices in Rocha, Uruguay

Horse Tours

Hour Horse Ride

A gentle introduction to horseback riding in Rocha. Explore trails with views of hills, rivers, and forests.
Price: US$ 70 per person

One day in Caballos de Luz

Our full-day program includes a horseback ride (about 2 hours in the saddle), three homemade vegetarian meals, and one night’s accommodation with private entrance, bathroom, and kitchenette.

• Two or more participants: US$ 140 per person

• Solo guest: US$ 160
  

Families & Children

• Children 12 years and older can take part in the standard rides.

• For children younger than 12, we offer a gentle 1.5-hour ride at walking pace, with a guide on foot. At least one parent must accompany the ride.
  Price: US$ 50 per person

Transfers

Wir sind 16 km von der Stadt Rocha entfernt und es gibt keine öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel. Wenn Sie kein eigenes Fahrzeug haben, können Sie vom Terminal aus ein Taxi nehmen. Die Kosten betragen ca. 25 US-Dollar. Bei Verfügbarkeit holen wir Sie gerne für 20 US-Dollar ab.

Full-Day Horse Tour (with picnic)

Spend about 4 hours in the saddle riding through forests, meadows, and streams. A homemade vegetarian picnic lunch is included.
Minimum 2 participants. Limited availability — please book at least 1 week in advance.
Price: US$ 120 per person

Horse Trekking (2–3 Days)

Only available for groups of 4 or more riders, and only in February and March. About 4 hours in the saddle each day. Includes tents, bedding, campfires, and meals.
Price: On request

New This Season

Children’s Horsemanship with Amanda

For children aged 5 to 15, Amanda offers 1.5-hour sessions in and around the round pen. Depending on the child’s age, activities may include:

• Bringing horses from the pasture

• Safety basics and useful knots

• Grooming and saddling

• A short riding lesson

• Giving the horse a bath afterwards

Amanda makes every session fun, hands-on, and unforgettable.

Price: US$ 50 per child
Please let us know in advance so we can schedule these activities.

Zahlungen

• Bar (USD, EUR, UYU) → ist tuns am liebsten

• Banküberweisung (BROU Uruguay oder österreichisches Konto)

• PayPal (+10 US$ Gebühr)
  

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HORSEMAN AND HORSEWOMANSHIP

We firmly believe that horses treated with love, patience and profound knowledge of equine behavior will make better and more reliable companions on the trail.

Our training methods have been inspired by the great masters of the USA such as Monty Roberts, John Lyons, Pat Parelli and Stacy Westfall. We also apply methods by the Uruguayans Gustavo Ortega and Ricardo Espalter.

Philosophy

Rather than looking for the horses’ submission, we aim for their cooperation. A relaxed, fearless horse is more fun to be around, and helps us teaching the beginners that come to Caballos de Luz. We aim to make the horse understand its responsibilities and keep up its positive disposition towards work, as part of what we offer are horse treks, with many hours on the road, where a self motivated, content horse is a grand asset.

Foal and young horse work

We started our foals with what is called imprinting: close encounters with foals in the first hours and days of their lives. Besides being utterly enjoyful... it starts a bond between horse and human that may last a life time.

Course of horsemanship

We regularly give horsemanship weekend courses and welcome people to join us to learn and practice these techniques and skills with our horses.

Please contact us for more information and the next course dates.

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ACTIVITIES IN URUGUAY

Bird watching

Caballos de Luz is also an amazing place for birdwatching while waiting for your horseback ride or maybe just by the pleasure of birdwatching itself. All year round it’s possible to see lots of different species of birds eating in our garden, waiting for the horses to drop some food on the ground, stealing the cat food, or maybe only minding their own business around the property.

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CONTACT US:

You can write a mail to caballosdeluz@gmail.com, or use the below form to inquire about horse rides , horse back riding holidays and rural accommodation here in Rocha.

OUR LOCATION:

Sierras de Rocha
Rocha, Uruguay