MEXICO CITY
16 Tours Reviewed
Horseback time above Guanajuato is a great reset. What makes this one click is the personalized ride through the hills and the spectacular views you get on the way up and back. The only real consideration: it needs moderate fitness…
That horse-and-hacienda feeling is real. This day trip out of Mexico City into the Hidalgo countryside pairs a countryside drive with visits to two haciendas and a 2.5-hour horseback ride through peaceful green hills. It’s a very hands-on way to…
San Miguel de Allende looks prettier from a saddle. This 2-hour ride takes you past mesquite trees, cacti, corn fields, and a seasonal river, then threads through rural communities like Los Ricos, Banda, Los Torres, and Cruz Del Palmar. The…
A horse, a sunset, San Miguel—done right. This 2.5-hour experience is built around one thing: getting you onto San Miguel de Allende’s best streets and viewpoints at the exact moment the city looks most cinematic. You start with a practical…
Some tours feel made for photos. This one feels built for getting your heart rate up and seeing a side of Mexico City you usually miss. I like the mix of ziplining, ATVs, and horseback riding all in one outing,…
Calm horses, big views, Guanajuato hills. This 3-hour outing pairs panoramic views with a guided ride through the Calderones area, plus history and ecology talk along the way. I also like that the experience is built for real humans (many…
Horses and Mexican food in one day. This small-group tour pairs hands-on cowboy-style horse guidance with a cooking class hosted at a family home outside Mexico City. You’ll ride with Luis and his uncle, Aurelio, then build a meal around…
A saddle changes how you see San Miguel. This horseback cantinas tour pairs an intensive riding class with time on horseback in one of Mexico’s prettiest colonial towns, plus stops for local drinks and stories. I especially like the mix…
A calm forest ride beats city stress. Omar and Tomas take you out of Mexico City to the Los Dinamos area, where the day feels slower on horseback and even cozier by the time you reach the cabin. It is…
Canyon riding feels like another planet. In San Miguel Allende’s Guanajuato region, you start right at the river’s edge in a canyon mouth and move through cattle ranch country with dramatic views and plenty of photo moments. You’ll also end…
Horse and music in the same plan. This is a vaquero-style horseback ride through the Guanajuato Mountains, paired with live Mexican music and a homemade food setup on the side of the mountain. What makes it feel special is the…
A sunset ride on horseback in San Miguel de Allende feels like a cheat code. You’ll see the town from a new angle, from iconic spots to greener stretches near Parque Benito Juárez, then aim for that golden-hour glow over…
Forget the city; the horses do the talking. This private horseback ride turns Mexico City into a forest day in Los Dinamos, run by a family of Mexican charros who rescue and rehabilitate abused horses. I love how the day…
That first step into horse life feels big. This 6-hour Tepetlaoxtoc day trip is built around three things that don’t usually go together: a calm, guided horseback ride, a break for traditional snacks, and a real ranch-style meal that turns…
Forget the city for a few hours. This half-day horseback experience at Rancho Xotolar feels special because it’s a real working ranch run by the Morin Ruiz family for generations, not a staged ride. I also like that the team…
