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Mexico · Horse Riding
The journey
Experience the warmth of the Mexican people as you ride across the countryside, crossing rivers and meadows and visiting places such as Hacienda San Rafael, San Fandila, and San Cayetano Ranch. Along the way, enjoy authentic Mexican food and drinks while hearing the sound of horseshoes on the cobbled streets of Latin America. The journey ends on a relaxing note with time to visit the spa.
Ride through the beautiful canyon called "Cañon delos Alcazar," where you encounter groups of cows and other pastoral animals.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Your private tour guide will pick you up from León or Aguascalientes airport and transfer you to Hacienda San Cirilo, where the owners, Jorge and Lena, will welcome you.
Later in the day, your tour guide will assist you with a short horseback ride. Overnight stay at Hacienda San Cirilo.
After a rancher's breakfast at Hacienda San Cirilo, start your ride to Hacienda La Estancia.
After a quick lunch in La Estancia, continue riding across cactus fields. If you are lucky, you may come across pastoral animals grazing in these open meadows.
When you arrive at the hacienda, the host Lena will offer drinks and prepare a traditional Mexican dinner for you. Overnight stay at Hacienda San Cirilo.
Ride to Hacienda San Rafael and enjoy the serenity and fresh air of the countryside.
Travellers can enjoy some free time before heading out for dinner.
The first stop is at La Sierra of Cuatralba. This area is popular for its low-lying mountain ranges. Continue riding to La Sierra of Santa Cruz. Along the way, see pine and oak forests as the landscape keeps changing throughout the ride.
After lunch, ride back to San Rafael. This is a comparatively shorter ride and takes around an hour.
Go hiking in the evening and visit the dams located inside the property.
Start your three-hour ride from San Rafael to Hacienda La Labor. On the way, stop at San Fandila to explore one of the most beautiful gardens in the world.
After riding for a few more hours, arrive at Hacienda La Labor. The host, Don Jesus Vega, gives you a tour of the house, where you can enjoy a superb lunch in the family dining room.
After lunch, move outside to the main patio, where Don Jesus and his family show travellers how to ride a horse like a true charro.
Later, head back to Hacienda Sepulveda. On the way back, cross the Lagos River and large elm forests.
The evening is free for hiking, fishing, a carriage ride, jacuzzi, spa, and more.
End the day with a traditional Mexican dinner at Mamalena Restaurant and an overnight stay at Hacienda Sepulveda.
After breakfast at Hacienda Sepulveda, start riding to Hacienda San Cayetano Ranch.
Take a trail that leads through a little village called Chipinque.
Ride through the beautiful canyon called "Cañon delos Alcazar," where you encounter groups of cows and other pastoral animals.
At around noon, enjoy a traditional Mexican meal with appetizers and drinks outdoors. Afterwards, the host organizes a workshop on Equinotherapy (horse-riding therapy for disabled children), and at the end of the day, head back to the comfort of Hacienda Sepulveda.
Begin the day with a three-hour ride to Hacienda Tlalixcoyan. On the way, pass through open fields where alfalfa is grown, the main ingredient of a typical Mexican drink called "agua de alfalfa," and also an excellent cattle pasture.
On the way to Hacienda Tlalixcoyan, pass the deserted Hacienda "Cieneguilla," where cows keep grazing in the living room.
Before arriving at the final stop, the host, Pablo Gomez-Portugal, will welcome travellers with a bottle of tequila. Later, enjoy lunch and take a stroll around the ranch.
After a quick breakfast, transfer to Sabinas Ranch by car. The horses will be taken by trailer and will be ready upon arrival.
Upon arrival, travellers will explore the ranch, which covers an area of around 1200 hectares. Enjoy the breathtaking views and visit a very old dam built by the owners of the ranch.
Discover real Mexican hospitality by enjoying lunch with the host. Then transfer to Hacienda Sepulveda in the evening by car.
The last evening is free for a visit to the spa.
After breakfast, drop-off at the airport.
Where this trip takes you
Hacienda San Cirilo, Hacienda San Rafael, Cañon delos Alcazar, Lagos River
The route
The fine print
Breakfast
Horse and riding equipment
Helmet
Certified Trail Guide
Auxiliary guide
Discount and referral codes for your next trip
Accommodation in the haciendas as specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses
Food and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Gratuity
The rates can change at the time of booking depending on availability.
The itinerary can change depending on the climatic conditions of the place.
The check-in and check-out times are 14:00 hrs and 12:00 hrs, respectively.
This is an extensive riding route, so travellers are requested to wear adequate clothing and closed boots that cover the legs and arms.
Cancellations can be made up to 30 days before your arrival date.
Any cancellations or changes made 29 to 20 days before arrival will incur 50% of the total reservation cost.
Any cancellations or changes made 19 to 15 days before arrival will incur 75% of the total reservation cost.
Any cancellations or changes made 14 days before arrival will incur 100% of the total reservation cost per passenger.
No refunds can be made by your tour guide after the tour has started.
While making reservations, please specify your horse-riding experience. This tour is ideal for experienced horse riders.
Your tour guide will take special routes for amateur riders.
Logistics
Your 9 days finish where they began, in Carretera.
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