Ride, Relax, Repeat: The Ultimate Mexican Getaway
Nestled in the heart of Mexico is a vibrant, culture-rich escape where riders of all abilities can tailor each day to their perfect pace — from full days in the saddle with charro guides to lazy afternoons by the pool or hot tub. Based at a beautifully run guest ranch with warm local hosts, well-trained horses and endlessly shifting scenery, this is the Mexican riding holiday that thrills, restores and leaves your heart fit to burst.
Trip Highlights
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Learning about the charros’ proud horsemanship heritage firsthand
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Spotting the biggest cactus as you ride through the highlands
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Dozing off to the sound of the waterfall beside the ‘Tree of Hearts’
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Feeling the joy of a beautifully trained horse who responds to the lightest touch
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Watching the sunset from the pool each evening, Margarita in hand
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Thrilling canters along winding canyons with eagles soaring overhead
Details
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Riding levels
All riding abilities are welcome.
Not sure what your riding ability is? See the definitions below.
- Type of tack
Traditional Mexican saddles (similar to Western saddles, but with a wider seat & larger horn).
- Horse breed
The herd of around 30 athletic, well-trained horses includes Criollos, Quarter Horses and Aztecas.
- Accommodation
Tastefully decorated guest rooms at the ranch.
- Pace
The pace varies from a walk right through to a canter, or even a gallop, and will be tailored to your ability and preferences.
- Weight limit
A maximum of 95kg / 210lbs.
It is VERY important that you provide your current weight accurately when booking. If your weight is not accurate, we cannot guarantee that your hosts will have a horse for you to ride.
- Group size
A maximum of 14 riding guests can be accommodated at this ranch. The group will be split as needed to cater to guests’ riding abilities and interests.
- Minimum age
8 years of age
- Time in Saddle
On average, 3 to 7 hours each day (you can ride in the morning, the afternoon, or all day – the choice is yours).
- When to go
Available year-round.
- Languages
Instructions spoken in English.
Guides speak Spanish and English.
What’s included (and what’s not)
Included
- All riding activities outlined in the itinerary
- Accommodation
- Full board (meals and drinks, both alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
- Ranch amenities (pool, hot tub, yoga studio)
- Taxes
Excluded
- International or regional flights
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Transfers to/from the ranch
- Staff tips
- Spa treatments & additional excursions
- Laundry service
Departure dates and prices
Ride length
• From 3 to 10 nights.
• 4 days, 3 nights
Riding level
Beginner • Intermediate • Strong Intermediate
Booking fee
A fixed Booking Fee of $1,474 USD
Payment plans
Lock in your ride with a 10% deposit and pay the rest over time – interest-free in 10 easy payments. Learn more.
Accommodation types
Single
Private accommodation for one guest (room, tent, or similar). A supplement may apply on departures where a sharing option is available.
Share
Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
Couple share
Sharing a bed with companion.
Non-rider
Sharing a room with a riding companion.
Per person
2026
CUSTOM DEPARTURE DATES 2026 are available all year round upon request and subject to availability.
Minimum 3 nights.
*Prices listed are per night and will vary depending on room category available.
The fun bits
Payment details
- A fixed Booking Fee of $1,474 USD
- All bookings are charged in the local currency of the ride destination.
- Accepted payment method is by credit or debit card only.
Cancellation policy
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your ride, please let us know as soon as possible. Cancellation fees apply based on how close your departure date is, and deposits are non-refundable. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your booking. Read our full cancellation policy.
International fees
If you're paying in a currency different from your own, your bank may charge a conversion or international transaction fee.
Please note
There are a couple of smaller single rooms available without the single supplement charged. First come, first served.
Itinerary
Please note, this is a suggested itinerary only and subject to change due to weather conditions and other influencing factors.
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Day 1: Arrival
3 hours in the saddle¡Vamonos! Let’s go! This morning, you’ll be collected by a representative of the ranch for the 90-minute drive to Rancho Las Cascadas, where your hosts will be waiting to welcome you. You’ll have plenty of time to settle into your beautiful room, furnished with fine examples of Mexican artisanal craftsmanship, before a relaxed lunch on the terrace by the pool. The afternoon is yours to enjoy – no doubt you’ll say hello to the beautiful horses, and maybe even have a quick ride.
In the evening, you will get to know your hosts and fellow guests over a family-style dinner combining Mexican and international cuisine. The fun continues with cocktails (remember, this ride is all-inclusive!) and a game of pool or darts.
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Day 2: Tree of Hearts
3 to 7 hours in the saddleYour first morning at the ranch begins with cafe de olla (Mexican spiced coffee) and an array of freshly prepared breakfast options. Then you will be matched up with a stunning Criollo, Azteca or Quarter Horse and receive an introduction to the Mexican riding style. Mounting up, the charros (Mexican cowboys) will lead a relaxed introductory ride across rolling hillsides.
Back at the ranch, a fantastic home-cooked lunch will be served under the shade of a magnificent old oak known as the Tree of Hearts, overlooking the waterfalls for which the ranch was named. This is the perfect spot to stretch out with a book (or a pillow!) and bask in the serenity.
You can then either stay and relax, or take an afternoon ride to one of the local villages.
Tonight brings another multi-course dinner with fresh local ingredients, and more than a few stories swapped across the table!
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Day 3 Onwards: Ranch Rides
3 to 7 hours in the saddleOver the course of your stay, you will immerse in the vibrant colours, flavours, sights and sounds of central Mexico, both on and off the horse. You’ll enjoy three hearty daily meals showcasing the flavours of rural Mexico, washed down in the evenings with rich red wine or thirst-quenching cocktails. You’ll ride along peaceful rivers to cascading waterfalls, across highland plains perfect for galloping (if you so choose), and through local villages, where you’ll meet the locals and admire the faded grandeur of old haciendas. Highlights can include riding across cactus-studded prairies straight out of an old Western, and thrilling canters in remote canyons inhabited only by wild horses, soaring eagles and mysterious stones (your guides will tell you more!).
There are over 30 riding routes to choose from, ranging from fast and furious to sedate and scenic. If riding levels or interests differ among guests, your charro guides can lead multiple rides to ensure everyone gets exactly the experience they’re looking for.
You’re also very welcome to spend time relaxing at the rancho, or jump in the vehicles for a half-day excursion to one of the local villages or archaeological sites (of which there are many!). There are plenty more options available, too – see ‘Activities & Excursions’ for details.
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Final Day: Departure
Non-riding dayThis morning, you’ll have one final delicious breakfast, pack your bags and say a fond farewell to your wonderful horses, guides and hosts. Then you’ll be transferred to Mexico City International Airport for your onward travels.
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Additional Activities & Excursions
Your hosts can arrange hiking, mountain biking, yoga, tai chi, holistic healing, spa treatments, temezcal (Mexican sauna), mixology and cooking classes, and excursions to nearby world-famous historical sites, local villages and events.
Some activities require additional payment; bookings and payments can be made on-site.
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Non-Riders
Non-riders are welcome to join their riding companion at this ranch in Mexico. The non-rider rate is the same as the riding rate because there are a plethora of off-horse activities available as outlined above. Some of these are usually charged at an additional rate, but for non-riders are included in the price.
Transfer information
Unless you’re coming from the USA, we strongly recommend flying into Mexico City the day before the ride in case of travel delays.
Transfers between the ranch and Mexico City (either the airport or central Mexico City) are available for $250 USD per person, round trip (to be paid in cash on the day). The journey takes around 90 minutes but could take a lot longer with traffic. Rest assured, getting to and from the ranch is very easy and safe, with great communication from your hosts and clear signage on the transfer vehicle. You will receive an email from Globetrotting, a few days prior to departure, with directions and photos of the transfer vehicle that will collect you.
On day 1 of your ride, you will be collected by a ranch representative from your chosen location in Mexico City and transferred to the ranch. We recommend morning transfers to maximise your time at the ranch.
On the final day, you will be transferred to your chosen location in Mexico City after breakfast. If you are flying out this day, please ensure your flight departs after 2pm.
Please note
If staying in Mexico City pre or post ride, the Red Tree House B&B comes recommended from fellow globetrotters.
Accommodation
The guest rooms at the ranch are uniquely and tastefully decorated with traditional pieces that reflect the vibrancy and color of Mexican life in a seamless combination of comfort and style. All rooms have private en-suites equipped a hairdryer, bathrobe, purified drinking water and complimentary toiletries.
Food
The kitchen is the heart of the ranch and one of the true highlights of your stay, with seasonal produce sourced from local markets several times a week for an authentic taste of Mexico. Breakfast features homemade breads and croissants, eggs, fresh fruit, orange juice and café de olla, Mexico’s beloved spiced coffee. Lunch may be enjoyed out on the trail, at a local café or restaurant, or beneath the ‘Tree of Hearts’ overlooking the ranch’s waterfall. Each afternoon, cake emerges from the oven just in time for sundowners by the pool, and dinner is a generous multi-course celebration of Mexican and international flavours — think enchiladas, seasonal soups, steaks, slow-cooked pork and fajitas, always followed by a decadent dessert. All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included, with the on-site bar offering cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer and spirits.
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What's my riding level?
Not sure what your riding level is? Watch our videos to see all our levels.
Beginner
Reasonably confident riding a horse at a walk, a rising trot, and learning to canter.
Intermediate
Confident and in control riding at all paces outside an arena, but not riding regularly. Comfortable and competent using aids {the language of your leg, seat and hands} to communicate with your horse.
Strong Intermediate
An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly outside of an arena and is fit enough to ride for at least six hours per day. Strong intermediate riders are comfortable and competent in all three gaits; able to post or sit to the trot; have an independent seat while cantering (don’t hold onto the saddle); and can pick up the correct canter lead. They can also navigate more complex terrain, including asking a horse to sidestep and jump over a small obstacle.
Advanced
A frequent rider who is very fit, comfortable in the saddle for at least six hours per day, and has an independent seat and soft hands. Advanced riders are confident on a forward-moving horse at all paces over rough and variable ground on open terrain. They can ride over small jumps and know the techniques used to collect a horse
Not sure? Contact our team to help you figure out your riding ability.
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