We create a great community so that your experience is unique. In this section you will find activities to live your adventure in Rocha.
In the Laguna de Rocha protected area, we invite you to enjoy the connection between the horse, nature and the person.
Appreciate a sunrise, an afternoon walk, a sunset or even a horseback ride in the moonlight, are part of the proposal of this magical place.
In a unique environment where the lagoon and the ocean merge, the Laguna de Rocha Nature Reserve, you can choose between 3 tours to do individually or in small groups of up to 5 people.
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Short walk through trails between natural mountains at the entrance to the Laguna de Rocha protected area. Low difficulty.
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Long ride bordering the Laguna de Rocha between natural mountains and hidden trails, riding along the ocean coast. Medium difficulty.
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Horseback riding for children in a circuit within the farm grounds. A bonding activity with the horse is proposed, which will include grooming and feeding tasks. Suitable for all ages, low difficulty.
The ride includes horse, errand and guide.
Check for available dates.
COST: from $750 (Uruguayan pesos per person).
HORSEBACK RIDING
VALIZAS, CAPE POLONIO AND
SWEET WATERS
Cabalgatas Valiceras invites you to live an exciting experience in a magical and safe natural environment.
You can choose between 7 proposals to enjoy an equestrian ride in Valizas, Cabo Polonio or the Ombúes Forest.
-“Horseback riding to the Lagoon”It is a medium intensity walk through the forest returning along the coast, with a stop in the fresh waters of Laguna de Briozzo to cool off.
Cost: u$s 60 / 4 hours _3 hours riding Ask for upcoming dates.
“Horseback riding to the white dune”It is a low intensity and short ride for beginners or for a ride with family or friends.
Cost: u$s 50 / 2 hours_1,5 riding
-“Horseback riding to Buena Vista”invites you to enter the Cabo Polonio National Park riding a horse. An adventure along the coast and the dunes of Valizas discovering natural landscapes, stories and legends of shipwrecks. The objective is to reach the highest point, the Buena Vista hill, to enjoy a panoramic view of the entire place and return to the starting point.
Cost: u$s 70/ 4 hours _ 3 hours riding
“Horseback riding and swimming”It is a more than exciting experience! A proposal for the most adventurous and good swimmers. that gives you the opportunity to swim across the Laguna de Castillos and ride through the white sands of Valizas and Cabo Polonio.
Cost: u$s 70/ 4 hours _ 3 hours riding
“Horseback riding to Cabo Polonio”It is a whole day through beaches, forests, dunes until reaching the town, also crossing the Valizas stream. - Following the old "Camino de los carros" - the path they used to travel from Valizas to Cabo Polonio - riding along the "Playa de las Calaveras", we arrived at the town to visit its attractions: lighthouse, colony of sea lions, promenade of artisans, ocean beaches. Medium-high intensity.
Cost: u$s 90 / 8 hours _ 4 hours riding
“Ombúes Forest Horseback Riding”invites you to ride between fields and wetlands passing through typical farmhouses of Uruguay. The direction is towards the Laguna de Castillos where you can enter the Bosque de Ombúes. This lagoon, along with the rest of the Rocha lagoons, have been declared a Natural Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. After a picnic and a break, we start the return bordering the lagoon.
Cost u$s 90 / 8 hours _ 5 hour riding
"Field Ethology"it is a meeting between horse and rider, a moment for observation, awareness and relaxation. The activity is guided by Carolina Ceffrorela, a biologist specializing in Equine Ecology and Welfare, creator of A Welfare Together.
Cost: u$s 50 / 3 hours _ 1 hour riding January 7, 10, 12 / February 26 *Includes horse and errand, saddlebags, trilingual guide (Spanish, Portuguese and English) and helmet (optional).
All rides include a previous talk according to the activity. Check for available dates. Horseback riding may vary due to climatic factors
SCHOOL
SURFING
In one of the best points of La Paloma you can enjoy the waves like a professional!!
Classes are taught by trained staff with 17 years of experience and local residents, allowing them to provide an even more authentic experience. They also have personnel trained in adapted surfing.
You can choose classes:
-individual ($850) or group ($750).*
Characteristic:
1 hour classes.
Includes board and equipment.
Introductory talk and warm-up.
The classes are intended for people of all ages and throughout the year. They are divided into two levels: beginners (for those starting out in the sport) and intermediate (for those with previous experience).
Together with Senderos Tours you can visit Rocha and also practice a super exciting sport!
*No previous experience is needed.
Alaia Escuela de Surf is authorized by the Departmental Government of Rocha to operate and complies with the current safety standards of the International Surfing Association (ISA) and the National Prefecture.