Recanto Ecológico Rio da Prata (Silver River Ecological Ranch) is a farm located in Jardim, right next to Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The area is famous for its crystal clear waters and other natural blessings. Rio da Prata farm is no different. The place has gorgeous snorkeling and scuba diving activities. One way you can go even further is doing the horse riding, also.

The horse riding activity is for people who like to observe nature and enjoy chill, pleasurable moments. The horses are trained, gentle and obedient. The views seen while horse riding include the farms cattle ranching area, general open fields, a little bit of trails through the forest and a quick stop at the small, symbolic cemetery that the Coelho Family, owner of the farm, maintains to this day.

This activity is perfect for beginners, because the staff is specially trained for this kind of traveler.

OPERATION*:
- When you arrive at the farm's main areas, hand your voucher in to the front desk staff;
- Pay attention to the information on groups and times organization;
- When it is time to start, the instructor will gather the group and provide initial orientation;
- Once everyone is ready, the instructor helps each person get on their horse;
- When everyone is mounted, the horses leisurely follow the instructor's horse in a single-file line;
- The instructor keeps the pace and also takes care of opening and closing gates along the way;
- Each part of the horse ride brings gorgeous Mato Grosso do Sul rural sights to be admired;
- After going on open fields, trails, the cattle ranching areas and the farms cemetery, the group heads back to the main areas;
- Once everyone is back, it is ok to get down from the horses;
- The instructor is always ready to help those who may need it;
- When everyone is down, the group is free to change clothes, have lunch, or go on to the next activity;
*The whole process usually lasts around 1 hour and 40 minutes, but it could vary due to weather conditions and/or specific group needs;

FACILITIES:
- Bathrooms with showers
- Souvenirs shop
- Restaurant
- Hammocks

WHAT TO BRING:
- Tennis shoes, boots or something similar
- Long pants (So that you can be more comfortable on the horse)
- Light clothing
- Hat or cap
- Camera
- Cash for general expenses
- Insect repellent and sun lotion (Use generously!)

AGES: This activity is ok for kids over 6 years old

PRICE: Per person

TRANSPORTATION: Not included, talk to us about including it

LUNCH: Not included, talk to us about including it

OTHER ACTIVITIES AT THE SAME LOCATION: 
- Snorkeling at Rio da Prata
- Scuba diving at Rio da Prata (Beginners)
- Snorkeling at Lagoa Misteriosa (Mysterious Lagoon)
- Scuba diving at Lagoa Misteriosa (Beginners, basic, or advanced, based on each person's credentials)

DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN BONITO: Around 50 km, out of which 15 are not paved (There is a longer way, around 50 km more, that is completely paved)

Bonito activity prices are set by the attractions themselves and strictly controlled, equal at all agencies. Variations may happen because of rates expiration dates and/or differences between low and high season rates.