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About this trip
Celebrate celestial occurrences such as meteor showers, lunar eclipses, as well as holiday weekends and family celebrations. These occasions provide an opportunity for friends and family to come together and enjoy memorable moments.
Adventure into a side of Baja California Sur that few travellers get to experience. As you leave the turquoise blue waters and the white sandy beaches of the coastline, reach to the sky and you will discover a true natural treasure: Campamento Rancho Ecológico El Refugio in the San Dionisio Canyon of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains. Camp San Dionisio by Panterra is situated on the ancestral lands of one of the oldest cowboy ranches in the area. It is approximately halfway between La Paz and Cabo San Lucas, on the footstep of the Tropic of Cancer.
This glamping-camp is set within a rural community of ranches dedicated to alternative tourism, offering a unique outdoor adventure and an insight into the traditional lifestyle of the ranchers of Baja California, known as the vaqueros de las Californias.
Please note that all bookings must be made exclusively through the Panterra booking system; other platforms will not be accepted.
Where Adventure Meets Culture
Camp Dionisio by Panterra
Your ranch experience includes glamping-style accommodations and a variety of engaging activities. You can enjoy nature hikes, explore the Pericue Trail to see cave paintings, and participate in classes on traditional Mexican cuisine, leather making, and basket weaving. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to feed and milk farm animals while learning how to make ranch cheese. Don’t forget to tour the organic garden that supplies your meals!
When you’re not on guided hikes and activities, take some time to relax and appreciate the stunning natural beauty and incredible biodiversity of the mountain environment. Birdwatching here is world-class, and you might even choose to take a refreshing afternoon dip in the river’s freshwater pools.
In the evenings, with clear skies and minimal light pollution, the Sierra de la Laguna biosphere offers some of the best stargazing opportunities in the world.
Unleash your inner explorer and join us for an adventure of a lifetime!
What’s included
- AccommodationsSpacious glamp tents for 2, with dbl or twin beds, floor coverings, towels, solar lighting, and purified drinking water. Separate bathrooms/showers have running water, all the rustic comforts of home.
- MealsLunch day 1 through to lunch on day 3. All meals and organic healthy snacks. Coffee, tea, and fresh drinks of the day. There is no alcohol available, guests are welcome to bring their own.
- Nature HikesDiscover the unique flora and fauna of this mountain environment and explore a protected area featuring ancient cave paintings that are thousands of years old.
- ClassesDiscover how to prepare authentic ranch-style cuisine, participate in leather and basket weaving workshops, and even try milking a goat to make the famous Mexican ranch cheese.
- Special OffersFor group/family bookings of 6 – 8 guests please see pricing.
What’s not included
- TransportationAvailable from Cabo, La Paz and points between both east and west corridors. Please refer to Add-Ons.
- Hotel AccommodationsAvailabe night before and/or after the camp dates, at the Hotel Catedral in La Paz. Based on availability at time of booking. Please refer to Add-Ons.
- Gratuity/DonationTipping is a meaningful gesture that reflects your appreciation for the outstanding service provided by all the staff involved.
Available Packages
Minimum 2 night stay
Based on dbl occ
USD $62.50 per night per person
IVA tax included
Based on dbl occ
IVA tax included
2 night/3 day Package - 6 or more guests receive $45 off person
Based on dbl occ
Package Includes:
- *First and last night stay at the Hotel Catedral in La Paz - Enjoy time in La Paz shopping, strolling and dining on the famous Malecon
- Roundtrip transportation to Camp San Dionisio by Panterra from La Paz
- 2 night/3 day package as outlined in the brochure under Itinerary
- Based on dbl occ
- A minimum of 4 guests required to book the package
- Maximum 8
*Based on hotel availability at time of booking
4 night/5 day Package - 6 or more guests receive $60 off person
Based on dbl occ
Available options
From your hotel or designated point for pick up/drop off.
From your hotel or designated point for pick up/drop off.
LB - Los Barilles
LR - La Ribera
From your hotel or designated point for pick up/drop off.
Itinerary
Day 1
Guests will arrive at noon/1 pm
- Tent assignment, property orientation and safety talk followed by your first traditional ranch lunch.
- guided hike exploring the flora and fauna
- afternoon snacks and fresh beverages
- free time: self-guided hike, social time, swim in the river pool
- cooking class for dinner
- after dinner: social time and games (dominoes, cards, dice, boardgames)
- world-class stargazing. Don't forget to check out the Milky Way around 3 am! (clear skies required)
Day 2
- cold and hot breakfast
- hike the Pericue Trail to cave paintings (1.5 - 2 hours)
- fresh morning snacks and beverages
- free time: self-guided hike, social time, swim in the river pool
- tour of te organic garden (collect the ingredients for the next meal and cooking class)
- lunch
- leather workshop (1 - 2 hours)
- farm animals - milk a goat/cow to learn how to make the famous Mexican ranch cheese
-fresh afternoon snacks and beverages
- free time: self-guided hike, social time, swim in the river pool
- dinner
- after dinner: social time and games (dominoes, cards, dice, boardgames)
- world-class stargazing. If you didn't the night before, make sure and check out the Milky Way his night. There are no words to describe the experience! (clear skies required)
Day 3
- cold and hot breakfast
- guided hike - bird watching and other wildlife
- fresh morning snacks and beverages
- basket weaving workshop
- pack up gear
- lunch
- depart camp by noon/1:00 pm