Top Things to do in Mexico
Things to do in Mexico, Mexico: The Best Farms
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. Morua Estero
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This dune overlooking the sea is known as the headquarters of Unicas Mujeres del Mar, a co-op of oyster farmers.
Reviewed By 391DavidG391
I've been going to Puerto Peñasco/Rocky Point since the early 1990s, and I usually enjoy some quadding and/or boating (I have a 23' Yamaha jet boat that's perfect for the shallow waters in this area). Anyway, several years ago a friend told me to ride down to the end of Las Conchas to see the estuary there. Didn't sound very exciting at first, but this place is really heaven. There isn't a lot in the area (which is part of the attraction) but there are usually a few people fishing, and a few people riding Razors/quads/Jeeps, etc. It's just a beautiful place to hang out and relax for a few hours. BUT NOTE -- during a full or new moon, the tide in this area can exceed 20+ feet, and the tide only takes 6 hours to rise/fall that far. So, if you take a boat into the estuary, be VERY careful....if the tide is falling, you do NOT want to get stuck....because you'll be stuck for 6 hours until the water comes back (I know because this happened to me). Also, be aware there are NO channel markers, even though there is a fairly consistent channel of deep water. Take a look on Google Earth before trying to navigate into the estuary -- the channel is pretty obvious, but very hard to see once you're there.
2. Granja Interactiva de Patrulla Animal
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Interactive Farm Patrulla AnimalExotic Animals, you can touch them and feed them
3. Rancho Universo Heal a Horse Cozumel Horse Sanctuary Non-Profit Organization
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Heal a Horse Cozumel Sanctuary is set in rural area on the way to the oriental side of the island, (the other side). Our mission is to improve animal welfare through education with this in mind we have provided several workshops and clinics with professional farriers, horse trainers, veterinarians. Your generous donations are very much appreciated, take a look at our webpage and donate today. There has been a huge improvement in the horse world. All the resident horses have been rescued from abuse, ill-treatment and abandonment. There are also other animals such as dogs and cats. Being rural there are lots of birds, butterflies, and other species. The horses at the sanctuary live free as a herd forming family and friendship bonds, heirarquies and all their natural traits. Horses are prey so they only defend themselves, they do not attack. It is a totally different empowering experience to walk around a herd of free range horses. Visits strictly by appointment please. See you soon
4. Granja Integral San Martin
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Small family farm mexican style. Combine animal and vegetable production with family labor. The farm provides food to 2 families and generates a surplus that is marketed to give economic income to these two families.
5. Hacienda Xochuca
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
6. El Santuario de Los Girasoles
7. Rancho San Francisco
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Rancho San Francisco is a private estate adjacent to the Chapala Golf and Country Club. We offer 1-2 hour guided trail rides on country roads or mountain trails which we tailor to your ability and experience. Helmets provided. The ranch has many farm animals for kids to pet and feed: horses, donkeys, guineapigs, peacocks, rabbits, hens and pollitos, fresh eggs, humming birds, doves, songbirds, ducks, dogs and cats, a tame squirrel and even iguanas!! Cross a hanging bridge, have a campfire in a petrified wood forrest grotto. View the lake and mountains from the pavilion, a picnic area and bar for up to 25 people. With special request we can have croquet and bocce ball on our picnic lawn! Arrangements can be made ahead for a BBQ. This venue is great for weddings! The entire Rancho is available for events of any kind! Monday-Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-1. Sunday visits are by appointment only. 1 br. Casita rental for 2-6 people, fireplace, pool, bar.
Reviewed By PamP3262016 - Chapala, Mexico
Yesterday I joined my new Scottish friends visiting their sister and aunt, Kay, also from Scotland, who had booked this horse riding tour at Stephanie Decker’s Ranch!! I was so happy because I have wanted to do this since I heard about it 3 years ago! I want to say thank you to Stephanie and Carlos, her Trail Boss Ali, and all of her beautiful, sweet horses, for the perfect 2 hours riding the trails above Lake Chapala!! We are all novices, to say the least, but we were given constant guidance and gentle, direct and timely instruction by her skilled Team of 3. Her Rancho is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and the gorgeous horses were running, romping and playing in their pastures while we enjoyed meeting her pet pig and giving him his favorite ham slaps! It is a wonderful trip for anyone to take, tourists or residents!!
8. Ruta del Cafe Aristoteles
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Conoce de cerca el fascinante mundo del café, desde el proceso de cultivo hasta la producción del café tostado. El recorrido incluye guía de turista, 1 comida o almuerzo, agua, lunch y un obsequio de la ruta.
9. Galo de Allende
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5.0 based on 84 reviews
If you are on the lakeside of Chapala, come and visit our dairy goat farm. We invite you to meet our goats and our farm, learn all about them, while you feed them, take photos with them and herd them around the land enjoying the stunning views of Lake Chapala and the historic Mezcala Island. Finally we finish with a goat cheese and wine tasting. Come and meet us, you will love the experience!
Reviewed By P676IPbettys
The goat farm, Galo de Allende, is a site not to be missed on a visit to the Lake Chapala area. Juan Diego and Laura had a dream to raise goats and make cheese in the European style and are in the midst of fulfilling that dream. On a multiple acre farm just above the small village of Mezcala, they have cleared the land, grown the herd from a pair of goats to more than 50, and established their own dairy processing center of the highest standards, delivering cheese, yoghurt, and other products to local stores and markets. As they have moved toward their goal, they have provided employment for the indigenous population of Mezcala while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, taste, and quality. A tour includes transportation from a nearby town, breakfast of fresh fruit, their own yogurt, and Mexican style coffee. During breakfast Juan Diego describes the history and goals of the farm. Then comes up front and personal contact feeding and sometimes helping to milk the goats. After the tour, visitors are treated to a light lunch of bread, various examples of the cheese, and wine. The location, with its panoramic view of Lake Chapala, plum orchard, and the bleating of the goats, creates a a peaceful oasis that visitors hesitate to leave.
10. Rancho La Canada Organic Coffee Farm
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Enjoy a guided tour of a beautiful organic coffee farm in the cloud forest. We explain ecological protection, natural fertilization, harvesting, dry and wet processing, pulp and mucilage removal, drying, storage, hulling, roasting, and packaging. Enjoy at no extra charge products of the farm, such as the coffee, lime-aid, macadamia nuts, bananas, passion fruit liquor, and limoncello.
