Top Things to do in Mexico
The 10 Best Ranches in Mexico, Mexico
With 26 UNESCO-declared world heritage sites, charming colonial towns and dozens of thrilling cities, there's plenty to explore in this country of 109 million. Outside the cities, stunning Pacific beaches, stark deserts, mangrove swamps and swimming holes provide all you need for a relaxing, romantic or adventurous vacation. Captivating, cosmopolitan and chaotic Mexico City and the 32 states offer an incredible abundance of experiences, from laid-back and leisurely to upbeat to adrenalin-charging.
Restaurants in Mexico
1. Cuadra San Francisco
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 207 reviews
Cuadra San Francisco, Los Cabos' Only Professional Equestrian Center, is located between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo and has horses for all levels of experience. Private Rides, Professional Guides, well trained, well fed horses will make your equestrian experience exhilarating! Riding lessons are also offered.
Reviewed By michellebetsinger - Philadelphia, United States
I was able to take a fantastic hour long ride along the beach with Viento Negro! The horses were great and the views spectacular! Cuadra San Fransisco was flexible with the booking when we had to decide between a one hour or two hour ride. I will definitely return on my next trip to Los Cabos!
2. Rancho Lopez
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By GoGlo1406 - Hood River, United States
In the El Eden area, this restaurant features an ample tray of shrimp, fish, steak or combos in an open air location overlooking a river with smooth boulders that invite the customer to take a dip after lunch. I wrote a review about El Eden and did not realize that Rancho Lopez was the actual restaurant we ate at. There are people zip lining in the trees that you can watch as you dine. I love this place! Would go back in a heartbeat.
3. Num Ka'an Ranch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Num Ka'an Ranch is a specialty lodging on the Lagooon of 7 Colors reknowned for our hospitality and horseback riding. 2 Family Suite Casitas (2 Double beds, 1 Sofabed, full kitchen,Large in-suite bath, TV, A/C & Patio), 3 Cabanas (Sleep 2-5 people, shared bath) and our new Bunkhouse (32 beds, sleeps up to 36, A/C, shared showers/toilets) and a large activity patio. We specialize in large groups. Email us for details & inquiries
4. Rancho Sol y Mar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Rancho Soly y Mar is an a environmentally friendly accomodation located on the most beautiful beach in Mexico. We offer comfortable rooms in an adobe guest house. There is full use of our communal kitchen, yoga platform and dipping pool. This is a working ranch with goats, donkeys, chickens, dogs and cats. We often have workshops scheduled that feature homesteading skills, Permaculture, Yoga, Cheesemaking and Natural Building.
5. Rancho El Cajon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Curiosity55378064359 - Topanga, United States
We had an absolutely fabulous time. Kim was an excellent host. She picked horses for our experienced kids and for my husband and I who hadn’t been on a horse for many years. We rode down to the beach through the arroyos and back. And had an awesome lunch after. Thanks Kim!!! It was a highlight of our trip. We loved the ranch turkey “Tom”. We would absolutely do it again.
6. Rancho Cacachilas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Provides opportunities for exceptional outdoor adventures, led by our knowledgeable guides, visitors can learn about the cultural, mining and natural history of the Sierra Cacachilas. Hiking, mountain biking, day tours, camping, overnight trips, wine and cheese tastings and organic gardening activities are examples of ways that guests can choose to explore the working ranches of Rancho Cacachilas.
Reviewed By taras_Canada - Whitehorse, Canada
We are a family of four and did the day mountain biking tour and it was awesome. It is challenging but we love mountain biking. You bike through the desert and canyons and the views are spectacular. Then you come down to a beautiful ravine with a creek where they feed you this lovely farm to table lunch. It is challenging physically but is not too technical. It exceeded our expectations and we would do it again given the chance.
7. Rancho San Josemaria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 101 reviews
This is the most international awarded cheese factory in Latin America. In Rancho San Josemaria, a family business, hand made farmstead sheep milk cheeses are made since 2007. Every year the farm works in a limited, seasonal production. Open for visitors, by appointment, there you can spend a quite extraordinary time in nature, getting along with sheep. You will recieve a tour where they they will show you how they make the cheese and the care they give the sheep and what they do around them. At the end of the tour, you can try the sensational international award winning seasonal cheeses all under a nice shadow of the trees. Bring your wine or your favorite drink to acompany the cheeses. This tour is strictly contracted by appointment between February and November. Bilingual tours are available.
Reviewed By O5509DLrickw - Dallas, United States
Just a short drive outside of Santiago de Queretaro fantastic way to spend a couple of hours. Bring your own beverage, take a short tour of this family sheep farm and enjoy a sampling of a dozen types of excellent award winning cheese. Simple but extensively enjoyable.
8. Rancho Cactimar Desert & Sea Eco-Ranch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Rancho Cactimar combines ecotourism, permaculture and renewable energies. enjoy breathtaking views to the sea of cacti and the sea of Cortez, we are located in front of the whaleshark observation zone. Come discover our desert, our beaches, we have 5 horses available for tours and kayaks for those who want to paddle.
Reviewed By PenCas
We had a great time staying at Rancho Cactimar. The ranch is located in the heart of nature away from everything making it the perfect peaceful place to relax and enjoy the desert and the sea! The views are breathtaking. Horseriding at sunset over the beach and sand dunes was absolutely amazing. Jean and Marjorie are lovely and warm people; they took good care of us and made sure our stay was perfect!
9. Rancho La Soledad
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Certified ecotourism company offering tours to the Sanctuary of the Fireflies of the Nanacamilpa Forest, Tlaxcala, Mexico as well as courses and workshops related to the conservation, pulping and sale of the product. • Tour of the Sanctuary of the Fireflies • Trekking • Courses and workshops (on request) • Sale of pulque and other products
10. Rancho Collins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Offers horseback tours of the spectacular desert landscape.
Reviewed By trishtci - Austin, United States
Our ride was arranged through our concierge at Paradisus which is where the ride begins/ends. Our first ride was an 0800 ride with Jorge who took made sure we had optimal opportunities for pictures of our ride with spectacular backdrops. The horses were well behaved and spunky for our group of three riders. We opted for a 1 hr ride that morning going east from the hotel and enjoyed the narrative by Jorge along the way. We booked an additional ride 1 1/2 the next morning and headed west toward CSL along the beach and enjoyed seeing the bat rays jumping as we rode along. Again the horses were well behaved and energetic. If you are an experienced rider there are opportunities to go at your own pace. We booked these rides as private rides for just the three of us but group rides are available as well. Would loved to have done one more! PS if you have a buffet be sure to bring an apple for your mount for the end of the ride! Long pants and shoes recommended
