Award-winning Private Classic Horseback Ride

This was a life-changing experience. Lisa and Tim put all three of us at ease. I have had several riding experiences but have never felt as comfortable as I did today. Upon arrival you meander through the dirt path and when you step out of your vehicle (we took a taxi) several beautiful, gentle, and loving dogs await you. We sat, had coffee and water while the team prepared the horses. The dogs came for snuggles and then we were off. Tim started us off with very clear direction, perfect for us and my 8-year old. My horse, Brandy, was solid, stoic, and made me feel right at ease. Through the ride we learned about the land, folklore, and history of the ranch. The ride was the perfect length for us novices and we all felt so much more confident after. If you're in the area, we highly recommend this Ranch for your ride! We can't wait to return someday.

Jade and Chino were our guides, and even though we arrived early, they welcomed us with a smile and hot coffee. The ride was simply incredible, and it is apparent these folks are proud and passionate about what they do. Great day we will remember for the rest of our lives!

SUCH an amazing and fun time. the ride was absolutely beautiful and tim was a pleasure to ride with. he was a great conversationalist and natural guide - i learned a ton of history and got philosophical while riding through the beautiful greenery on a well tempered, cute horse. the dogs were adorable as well. my parents hung out with them while i rode, and enjoyed doling out the scratches. the cherry on top is the obvious love and care the staff has for their horses. it’s clear that everyone’s needs are beyond met. well cared for horses are responsive and easy to ride, and that is obviously the case here. i could rave on and on. this is truly such a great choice to see some lovely wildlife, learn some lovely history, and meet some lovely folk.

My family and I had an amazing time with the wonderful staff of Rancho Baaxal! The owner and her staff were extremely friendly, welcoming, engaging, professional, and were passionate about the safety and care of both the guests and the horses. It is so refreshing to see them take such great care for their horses. Their knowledge of the jungle, Mayan history, and ensuring every guest had the most positive experience, was greatly appreciated. Our guide Thimmiah was outstanding. It was as if he was meant for this role! He was amazing with our 9 year old and not only was he a great guide, he was a phenomenal history teacher! We couldn’t have been more impressed or pleased with Lisa and her absolutely amazing team!!! We will be back - We love you guys!!!

It was great that they were rescue horses and that they really care for their animals. We're happy to support them. Tim had a lot of interesting facts and conversation. The refreshments break was really nicely done with beautiful fruit, drinks, etc.

Such a special experience! My husband and I are both animal lovers, and this ranch was brimming with sweet pups, well-cared for rescue horses, and awesome people. Our jungle trail ride was fantastic, each of us paired with a horse based on our riding experience and equestrian skills. I rode the spirited Junior, and my husband rode Chiquilín, their “gentle giant.” Our ride was expertly guided - we learned so much about the jungle, local geology, and even Mayan folklore.
Upon the return to the ranch, we were invited to relax and enjoy drinks and snacks, accompanied by birdsong. It was a perfect day!

We spent 10 days in Cancun and this was one of the highlights of the trip. The tour through the jungle was very interesting and we learned a lot about the flora and fauna. It is also very apparent that the horses are well taken care of and are now living their best lives at this ranch. I would encourage anyone looking for a ride off the beaten path to book a ride at this ranch!

I took over 200 pictures on our amazing vacation/10 year anniversary trip to Mexico .. but this one was by far my favorite. We stayed at the luxurious Palafitos over water bungalows and their horse riding was fully booked but I remembered I reached out to Lisa months ago as I thought it was the same ranch that the hotel used . I emailed back that I regretfully never set up our appointment and was instantly given a WhatsApp message back that they did still have it available! Now for the awesome experience. On our ride..Our guides taught us all about the mayan way of life -different types of trees ,poisonous, remedies , a walk thru a dried cenote..creatures from the jungle … but After riding an hour into the Mexican jungle, we stopped for a water break… then we heard a Rustle in the trees and out of nowhere this retired horse popped up and had been following us the whole time!! Rey- secretly followed us the whole time because he wanted to still be a useful horse! He can barely raise his legs, but battled a newly stormed on tree riden path in the jungle to be with us and his horse mates. Was such an incredible moment! We did many experiences on our trip but this moment really stuck out .. not to mention the 500 yr old ruins we were stopped at for our rest when Ray popper up!l Loved our beautiful authentic horse ride in the jungle.

By far the best part of my trip. I did ALOT while in Mexico but this by far is just different. The ranch is taken care of with so much compassion
The staff is the absolute coolest!
My ride with Maria was super awesome we stopped half was and she told me a lot of history about the nature surrounding us. Told me about some cool spiritual stuff but you have to book to find out !
The horses are the sweetest you can tell that they know they are in good hands now. The dogs are the cutest and don’t forget the best personable souvenirs to take home
This was more then a horse ride for me
I look for connection with horses and just simply seeing what the staff does for these animals is heartwarming
I cannoooooot wait to go back !
Love them !!!! And thanks again guys

Our Guide was excelent. She told us a lot of interesting things about the Maya Culture and the Flora around the place. In addition she told us old Tales. The horses (a lot of them are rescued from terrible homes)were very friendly and in a good shape. It‘s a good choice to go there 👏👍

This was such a neat experience. We really enjoyed our time here. The ride was awesome and our guide Timia (Tim) was informative and friendly! He shared with us a lot of information about the flora and Fauna on the property. He also talked about the Mayan history of the area.
When we came back, we were greeted with a wonderful meal and really delicious desserts. My favorite was The Mayan coffee cake. Lisa and Maria were exceptionally friendly and kind. They take really good care of their horses.

We did the private ride. We had an amazing time. The small lunch set up with cheese wine and fruit was great. Good details. The staff is friendly and care so much about the horses. Most are rescue horses and came from horrible conditions. Now they are taken of very well.

The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable about the local jungle animals and plants. Its great relaxing time.

If you care about how the animals are treated, this is the ranch for you. This is essentially a rescue ranch. They rehab the horses for trail riding and treat and care for them very humanely. They all respond to voice commands without kicking. The ranch hands here are from all over the world, clearly enthusiastic about their mission. It’s a very refreshing experience and besides a wonderful trail ride, it’s a great feeling to support a noble mission.

If your looking for Horse riding in Mexico then Rancho Baaxal is the only place I would recommend. From the moment you get in touch they are fantastic helpful and above all put the care of the horses above everything else.

Upon arrival we were greeted as family and had coffee and treats waiting. When then got to know all about the Ranch and the horses and dogs rescued there before being given an introduction to our rides for the visit.

Horses picked out for us were perfectly suited and the guides were talkative, friendly and very knowledgeable.

The track we walked was amazing and even included stopping and seeing an untouched Cenote seeing a water lizard in there and a turtle.

I honestly can't praise this place enough and would 100% return again next time I'm in Mexico.

We had a wonderful morning ride! Our guides were kind and welcomed us with cold drinks to enjoy while they saddled the horses. As animal lovers, we appreciated that the ranch rescues dogs as well as horses. The trail we rode was lush and green, so mostly shaded. At a stop, we got to see a small cenote up close and the “clock birds” that live inside it!

Had a great time on the private ride. They were lovely people I absolutely adored the animals on the ranch! From the horses to the dogs you could tell how loved and well taken care of them they were just by the smiles in their eyes. I highly recommend this tour if you love to ride.