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About this trip
Adventure into a side of Baja California Sur that few travelers 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: the San Dionisio Canyon of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains. Campamento Rancho Ecológico El Refugio is situated in a biosphere reserve 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.
The camp is located 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.
Birdwatch by morning, experience traditional life and explore the mountain terrain by day and enjoy world-class stargazing by night. Did I forget about the rivers water holes for a quick dip to cool off!
November 4-5: Peak nights for the Taurids Meteor Shower.
What’s included
- TransportationRoundtrip transportation from La Paz, Los Barilles and La Ribera.
- AccommodationsSpacious glamp tents for 2, with dbl or twin beds, floor coverings, towels, solar lighting, and in-tent drinking water. Separate bathrooms/showers have running water, all the rustic comforts of home.
- MealsLunch day 1 through to breakfast 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 a leather workshop, and even try milking a goat to make the famous Mexican ranch cheese.
- StargazingEnjoy the Nov. 4 and 5 peak nights for the Taurids Meteor Shower.
What’s not included
- Gratuity/DonationA suggested 10% will be collected at the beginning of the trip. Guests are welcome to top up the tip at the end of the trip.
Available Packages
Based on triple occupancy in 5 m or 6m glamp tent.
3 guests in single and/or double beds
Only 2 tents available for 3rd person
Max. 4 guests in 2 double beds.
1/2 adults plus 3/2 children 16 and under
Itinerary
Day 1
Our driver will pick up starting at 9:30 am in La Paz. Guests will arrive at the ranch at approx. 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
- check out and depart the camp by noon/1:00 pm