Award-winning Classic Horseback Ride (max. 6 riders)

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit a local ranch for a horseback adventure, suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. You'll spend between 90 minutes and two hours on your ride, exploring a variety of trails and open spaces. More experienced riders are welcome to trot and canter, too. Morning riders will get free pastries, tea, and coffee, while those coming in afternoon will get snacks and beer, wine, or soft drinks after their ride.

Choose from morning or afternoon rides
Helmets will be provided to all participants
Free snacks and beverages will be provided
Group sizes limited to six participants for personal attention from your instructor

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Bottled water
Snacks
Riding helmets

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Carretera Tulum - Cancún
Carr. Tulum - Cancún, 77740 Chacalal, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed instructions on how to get to our ranch will be sent with your confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Fiona_R

Lovely tour, everything was perfect, lovely horses with funny characters, great staff, nice little beer at the end. Great cause and would definitely recommend 👌

Reviews

4.8

based on 54 reviews

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milly_V, May 2025

We had a great experience. The tour guide was very informative about the ranch as well as keeping us talking while sharing personal experiences with us. The horses were very well behaved and as a first time rider, I felt as if I’ve done this before. I love how these horses are rescued and given a new opportunity to thrive. 10/10 recommend to others.

More than satisfied!! Would rate higher if possible.

Joseph_A, Jun 2024

This was a fantastic experience! Lisa was great. She went out of her way to make this tour special. She turned a horseback riding tour into an adventure. Our family made memories that will last a lifetime. I would definitely recommend this horseback riding tour!

Wonderful ride

Reginald_M, Jun 2024

Lisa was a wonderful guide and we loved hearing her stories and the history of the area. The horses were gentle and we felt very comfortable during the ride.

A great day out

Andrew_C, Jun 2024

A great day at Rancho Baaxal with Lisa, a very hard working woman, enjoyed our time with the rescue dogs at the ranch before our guided trek through the jungle on horseback. Lisa pointed out some interesting Mayan ruins along the route before stopping at one and getting an interesting bit of history This will be a highlight of our trip to Mexico and took away a couple of hand made souvenirs

A Vacation Must!

Sarah_K, Apr 2024

This excursion was fantastic! The ranch was easy to book with and the staff were kind and informative. The animals are all treated extremely well and taken care of properly. The place is full of rescued horses and dogs, and it is obvious how much care and affection the staff has for the animals. They match you to a horse based on size as well as riding experience, and told us a bit about the horses past and personality. The tour guide even helped us sort out confusion with our cab as we don’t speak spanish. This was the only ride I could find where the sole focus is on the trail riding experience. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!

Perfect end to my vacation!

Kimberly_H, Mar 2024

I scheduled my ride for the last day of my vacation. It was myself and two other guests on our ride. This place is by far the best run horseback riding tour that I have been to. You can 100% tell that they love and care for these animals. With all the horses being rescues, they vowed not to overwork their horses. They all look very healthy and happy. Throughout the ride, the guide chatted about all of the local vegetation, and animals we saw along the way. We stopped at an ancient Mayan ruin on the property, as well. It was very personal and interesting. It did not feel as if we were rushed or “ just another tourist “. They genuinely seemed to care about us enjoying the experience and getting to know us. As an animal lover, I often leave some establishments with a heavy heart, because the animals are not treated as I would have hoped. Here, I left with my heart full. There is no question in my mind that they are doing this job, because they absolutely love it and are passionate about it. If I come back to Playa, I would definitely put this on my list of things to do again.

Great experience bonding...

Cesar_G, Jan 2024

Great experience bonding with horses going tru jungle...I had Jr as my horse he was young and full of energy had to hold on to reigns to keep it from sprinting off ..all in all ride was cLm and relaxing recommend it

Fun time in the jungle!

Laura_F, Jan 2024

Our family of five had a wonderful experience! Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable; the horses were well cared for. We enjoyed our wine and beer after the ride.

Caters to everyone!

Lily_F, Jan 2024

We had the best time here. They cater to every rider which is great as I had more experience than my friend and after we finished our ride through the jungle one of the workers took me out for a canter which was so much fun. The jungle is so pretty and they even shared some stories about the lore of the area. It’s very clear they take good care of their horses and the dogs they have around the property. It was good vibes as soon as we got there. Lisa does an amazing job of running the ranch.

Great experience!

Fiona_R, Sep 2023

Lovely tour, everything was perfect, lovely horses with funny characters, great staff, nice little beer at the end. Great cause and would definitely recommend 👌

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Jorge_H, Sep 2021

Our both tourist guide were amazing ,we had a lot fun, we wanted to be riding all day thanks for this great time.

Relaxing and beautiful

lbradeen, Feb 2020

This was one of my favourite experiences to date. It’s a beautiful horse back ride and the dogs even come along. It’s a MUST do if going to Cancún or playa del Carmen!

Response from Host, Feb 2020

Hi Ibradeen, Thank you so very much for visiting our ranch, and thank you for your wonderful feedback! It warms my heart to hear how much you enjoyed this, and I sure hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back to Rancho Baaxal in the near future. Warm regards, Lisa Dahlander Rancho Baaxal