Our ranch might be small, but it makes a huge difference to many animals, who have previously suffered from abuse and/or neglect. Our horses (and ranch dogs) are our priority, and we will always put their well-being first. That is why we ask our guests to provide detailed information on their ages, heights, weight and levels of experience, as it is of extreme importance to us to make sure we have a suitable horse for you. (Max. weight permitted is 200lbs; max. BMI 30.)
Winner of multiple awards throughout the years (two-fold Winner of the Unique Experience of the Year by the Luxury Travel Guide, Winner of the Boutique Touroperator of the Year by the Luxury Travel Guide and the Travel & Hospitality Award Winner of Excellence in Service, to name a few), our guests can rest assured that they will be in good hands with our Rancho Baaxal Family.
Our goal is that you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend, feeling happy and inspired, with the desire to come back to our ranch in the future.
Posted By : joeyh390
This was by far the best activity of my trip to Cancun.
My guide, an Indian speaking impeccable English in my case, told me about the local history, plants, legends, wildlife, while inserting safety precautions and tips for being a better rider. Everything he said was tinged with a certain sensitivity and that added to the visit.
Our route was in the forest, on horseback trails, on old paths and through ruins.
It is a center where all horses come from other ranches where they have been mistreated and/or poorly fed.
They accept groups of one to six people no more. I know it's possible to make special requests, like stopping at a waterfall, having a picnic or a marriage proposal. Ask in advance and you will see.
If you want something that isn't the ordinary sausage maker for tourists, you won't be disappointed.
They will ask you your weight. This is to calibrate the riders with the weight of the horses so as not to exhaust them. In photo, their biggest horse.
They do not offer transportation to the site, but they can recommend taxi services that are reliable.
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Posted On : 2024-03-23 13:15:25 
Posted By : ekfrancis
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.
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Posted On : 2024-02-21 13:39:42
Posted By : Johnny_W
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!
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Posted On : 2024-02-14 14:53:15 
Posted By : _b0ngr4t
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.
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Posted On : 2023-08-12 19:22:53
Posted By : Steven A
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!!!
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Posted On : 2023-07-07 10:44:51
Posted By : Dreamer59418
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.
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Posted On : 2022-12-30 18:38:59
Posted By : 596chelseaj
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!
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Posted On : 2022-11-17 12:30:36
Posted By : tracymN1512RT
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!
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Posted On : 2022-10-01 11:34:17
Posted By : ReeTeeGfar
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.
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Posted On : 2022-09-06 00:28:52
Posted By : Michele K
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
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Posted On : 2022-08-13 12:24:31
