HORSE RIDING HOLIDAYS AND VEgETARIAN 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.

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 couple of hours and all day tours 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. Just following our life’s passion :-))

Can’t find all information here online or want to get a custom offer? Contact us, we’d love to get in touch!

Watch the video to know more about Lucie and her life”s project Caballos de Luz

Who wE are ….

 

Amanda

I’m Amanda, from Brazil. I spent my whole life with horses — from competing in Endurance Riding to teaching riding with bitless practices.

In Brazil, I work in several areas: starting young horses, supporting the rehabilitation of traumatized horses, offering lessons for adults and children, and providing equestrian consulting.

At Caballos de Luz, I will take care of the well-being of all the horses, prepare them for the rides, and accompany our guests on the horseback tours. If needed, I’m also happy to give riding lessons.

I speak Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

My specialty is Playful Riding Lessons for children, where I use games and creative dynamics to teach riding while nurturing bonds between child and horse, always guided by safety and mutual respect.

Lucie horse tour guide

Lucie

Lucie has been thinking mainly about horses since the age of three. After many years doing dressage and showjumping in Austria, with rather moderate success, she travelled around the world several times, first by plane, train, bus and rickshaw, then more and more on horseback.

In South America she found countries where it is still easy and acceptable to travel solely on horses, and so she travelled some 1000 km on horse back. First she joined the Nomads United in Peru, then she chose to travel alone with a horse and a packhorse.

After two years as a horse tour guide in Costa Rica life called her to Uruguay, where she found the land of her dreams and, with the great help of Santiago, built her home and farm in the Sierras de Rocha.

Highly inspired by the work of horse men Monty Roberts, John Lyons and Pat Parelli, and a whole new generation of violent free horse trainers, her time is divided between being a hostess to her horse riding guests and the starting of young horses with violence free natural horsemanship, which she finds extremely fascinating and rewarding.

She also enjoys singing and composing music. Listen

 

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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 native 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 little gallops on grassy paths, observe the farmers’ work with their sheep and cattle, and have picnics in our favorite enchanted hideaways.

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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 more experienced riders.

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. They are safe in traffic and surefooted even in demanding terrains.

This year, we moved to an amazing new piece of land, where we are building a beautiful little cabin for our guests. We will open this new accommodation option in December 2026. 🌿

In the meantime, the doors of Caballos de Luz are still open! You can come and enjoy our horseback riding tours, children’s riding lessons and, of course, our delicious homemade vegetarian meals.

Until the cabin is ready, we offer several accommodation options: camping, a private room in our home, or a lovely guesthouse run by friends, just a 15-minute drive away.

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

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

Apart from going horse riding, you can go for a swim in our manmade waterhole,  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, on our terrasse overlooking the Sierras

 

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Vegetarian restaurant

We love to cook! In our kitchen, we prepare international vegetarian food. The greens are grown in our own organic garden and are harvested right before the meal.

Rooms

Single / Double Room

Cozy little guestroom with view of the Sierras, part of our house but with a separate entrance. The bathroom is shared. Sheets and towels are provided. This room has access to WIFI

Camping

You can bring your own tent or rent one of ours, complete with bedding and everything you need for a comfortable stay. There is a dry toilet and a solar-heated shower.

Respecting nature

We believe in the importance of taking care of the environment. Please note that ours is a guest ranch, not a four star hotel. Accommodation is simple and rustic, 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.

We do not provide WIFI in the cabin, but we have a hammocks, a great library, and kind horses to hang out with. In emergency, you can connect to WIFI in the main house.

Horseback Riding Prices

SIERRAS DE Rocha, Uruguay

Horse Tours

 

2 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. We have three options:

  • COMFY INDIVIDUAL ROOM - with a bed in our house, shared bathroom.

    US$ 120 per person.

  • Posada de Las Estrellas (15min from the ranch) with breakfast included.

    US$ 145 per person.

  • Starting in December 2026, we will be offering a small house for rent as accommodation, with a private bathroom and kitchenette, and a deck with a great view.
    US$150 per person.

Full Moon Rides

Acording with the Moon’s calendar we can schedule the perfect evening to go for a ride.

Price: US$ 80

3 Days Experience

Step into the world of horses with a 3-day immersive program centered around respect and connection. This experience is designed for those who want to truly understand horse behavior. Throughout the activities, you will learn the art of horse handling, how to approach them naturally, and the practicalities of leading, grooming and saddling, all while building a relationship based on trust.

Included in this package:

3-day equine immersion program and activities.

  • 2 nights of accommodation.

  • All meals provided throughout your stay.

US$ 350 per person

Transfers

We are located some 30 km from the town of Rocha. A taxi will cost you about 40 US $ one way, if we are available, we can pick you up for 30 US $

Full-Day ride with Picnic

Spend about 4 hours in the saddle riding through forests, meadows, and streams. A homemade vegetarian picnic lunch is included.
Limited availability — please book a few days in advance.
Price: US$ 120 per person

New this season

Camping and Horses

Our horseback riding camping program aims to bring you closer to nature and the experience of riding horses. This package includes a 2-hour horseback ride, 3 meals, and accommodation in tents with all bedding included.

Dry toilet and solar shower only.

US$ 120 per person.

KID'S PROGRAM

Children’s Horsemanship with Amanda (GARUPA)

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$ 30 per child
Please let us know in advance so we can schedule these activities.

 

PAYMENT

  • CASH (USD, EUR, UYU) → our preference

  • BANK TRANSFER (BROU Uruguay or Santander Brasil)

  • PayPal (+10 US$ fee)

  • WISE TRANSFER (no fee)

Working with the horse without violence.

Working with the horse without violence.

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 the late Monty Roberts, John Lyons, Pat Parelli and Stacy Westfall. We also apply methods by the Uruguayans Gustavo Ortega and Ricardo Espalter. We are also following the inspiring new trends of training in liberty, and offer our equine team for constelations with horses.

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. Our goal is to have healthy, self motivated, content riding horses that, though obedient, are allowed to keep their individuality .

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.

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Horsemanship and Horsewomanship Courses

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.

 

 
 

CONTACT US:

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

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OUR LOCATION:

Sierras de Rocha
Rocha, Uruguay