Absolutely amazing ride along well cared for trails and the Pacific Ocean. Trail Ride itself is +/- an hour. Carisuva never disappoints from the time they pick us up at the Resort until they drop us back off. (they will also pick up / drop off Cruise Ship passengers). Air-conditioned van and safe driver. Well trained guides. Professional Photographer and photos offered at a reasonable price to capture your ride. The ranch building is clean and has restrooms to use and free lockers for your stuff. And the horses? - HEALTHY, well trained, Loved, safe for beginner to seasoned riders. They're allowed to roam the ranch freely. At the end of the ride the guides gave us each a carrot for our horse. I took a few seconds with mine for a much needed neck hug (if you're a horse person, you know ) My heart feels better. If you make it to Cabo, go here for a ride. This is our 4th ride there. We've been to two other Ranches over the years and Carisuva is our favorite since finding them. These are photos I took along the Ocean. read more

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I'm another traveler who got completely scammed. I booked a Carnival cruise excursion in Mexico that promised a two-hour horseback ride. What we actually got was a disorganized mess--multiple vehicle swaps, pointless delays, and barely under an hour on horseback. The rest of the time? Wasted sitting in transit. No apology. No accountability. Not even the basic courtesy of offering a partial refund. Worse, they tried to gaslight us and say it was only intended to be one hour. Most of my time in Cabo was burned sitting in vehicles instead of doing the one thing I paid for. This wasn't a minor inconvenience--it was outright misrepresentation. Save your money. Book with a reputable vendor. This one isn't worth the risk. read more

4-Star Review - Rancho Carisuva Great excursion in Cabo! I came here with a couple of friends for a combo of ATV and horseback riding. The shuttle picked us up right from our Airbnb, along with other guests on the same tour, which made for about an hour-long commute. The horseback riding lasted around 45 minutes to an hour, and the same for the ATVs, with a small break in between. We rode through the dusty desert filled with hills and bumps -- definitely added to the adventure -- and finished on a beautiful beach just in time for sunset. Photographers take pictures of you throughout the experience, and you can purchase them at the end (a little pricey, in my opinion). A few of the horses were a bit spirited -- maybe too much for some riders -- but I suppose that's part of the thrill. Overall, this was a fun and memorable way to spend an afternoon in Cabo. I'd recommend it if you want a mix of adrenaline, scenery, and a little dust in your hair. read more

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Do NOT trust Rancho Carisuva - Unprofessional and Dishonest I had a very disappointing and frustrating experience with Rancho Carisuva. I booked a tour but needed to cancel -- not last minute, but three weeks in advance, well outside of their stated 48-hour cancellation policy. I emailed them multiple times with no response at all. After being completely ignored via email, I finally got a response through WhatsApp on October 3rd, where they acknowledged my cancellation and said I would receive a refund within 48 hours. It's now been two weeks and still no refund, and they are completely ignoring all further messages, emails, and phone calls. This company is not only unresponsive, but also dishonest. I have all of this documented. If you value your time, money, and peace of mind, avoid Rancho Carisuva. There are plenty of other trustworthy companies in Cabo -- this is not one of them. read more

We booked a tour as a family of 3 and had to pay for an expensive cab ride to the location, only to discover this ranch does not offer these tours and it was a scam. Do not book through this company!!! read more

we took the horse back tour it was great until it was time to purchase pictures. we paid $100 and they said we would get an email with them, tour happened on 10/22/25 and we still have not received them. we tried calling and sending an email and they do not work email got kicked back phone number is bogus read more

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Rancho Carisuva is a rental tour business for ATV and horseback riding. They're located off the I-19 highway of Cabo San Lucas, BCS. It's entrance is on the dirt road with little to no sign. We were greeted by staff. We arrived on (April 17, 2023) Monday afternoon and signed rental waivers adventures. Instructors were very helpful, patient, informative and knowledgeable. Their ATVs were modest but it does it's job. The dirt course were a mixture of simple to rocky steep routes. These ATVs were tough to manage on rocky hilly areas so just FYI. However, you'll be guided and helped by your instructor through out the trail course. We made few scenic stops for photos such as the cliffs whereby the view was very magnificent and mind blowing. Its definitely a great outdoor adventure. One of the staff captured photos along the trail which can be purchased at the end and they'll airdrop it to your phone. However, in my case my phone's battery died and a staff asked to email them so they can provide me the photo link where I can download my purchased ($30) photos. To this day, I did not get a response despite multiple email attempts. And now, I feel robbed and duped. Let's hope they read this. Overall, I do not recommend this ATV rental place. read more

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My 3h 15m ATV desert expedition (scheduled through Carnival for $119.99) turned out to be a good experience. It included a 35 min bus ride (each way), a single rider manual transmission ATV ride through a desert and over a beach with hilltop views of the beach and ocean. The check-in area offered photos of the experience, souvenir sales, complimentary water bottles, helpful staff, a very small bar and basic restrooms. It was a memorable, body shaking experience. read more

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Disappointing Experience - Not Worth the Time or Money We booked the Pacific horseback ride for my daughter's birthday, and unfortunately, it ended up being a very disappointing experience. For context, I'm an experienced rider and horse owner, so I had fairly reasonable expectations for safety and basic horse care -- but this outing fell short on almost every level. We originally booked a 3:00 PM ride and were told we'd be picked up at 2:00 PM. However, on the day of, we received a last-minute message saying pickup would now be at 3:00 PM. What followed was a frustrating 90-minute journey: 30 minutes to pick up another group, 30 minutes waiting for them to wander back from the beach (clearly intoxicated), and another 30 minutes to the ranch. Once we finally arrived, we were greeted by three staff members who gave a rushed and minimal explanation of riding commands. Helmets were visibly filthy, stirrups weren't adjusted for individual riders, and many of the horses had poorly fitting bridles. For anyone with even the slightest knowledge of horse care and safety basics, it was uncomfortable to witness -- and for beginners, it was borderline unsafe. The ride itself was underwhelming. About 20 minutes were spent walking through a cactus field, another 20 on the beach (which was the only somewhat scenic part), and then 15 minutes back the same way. It felt more like a box being checked than a thoughtfully guided experience. Back at the ranch, the "refreshments" offered were $8 (USD) beers, while staff circled around encouraging everyone to purchase overpriced photos taken during the ride. Overall, it felt disorganized, careless, and not at all what was advertised. I wouldn't recommend this tour -- especially not for a special occasion activity. Bottom line: Do yourself a favor -- book elsewhere. This was an embarrassing excuse for a horseback ride and a complete waste of what was supposed to be a special day. read more

If you're looking for a little adventure in your travels to Cabo, horseback riding along the beautiful sandy beach and/or a little ATVing is just the way to start your trip. And Carisuva is the place to do it. We recommend an early morning quest, before it gets too hot. Consider travel time from your location to the beach. We also recommend doubling up your adventure with both a horseback trek and ATV ride. Especially couples. Our guide was, Romi. His English es no bueno, but so is my Español. So it's an opportunity to learn! Or just be quiet and enjoy the ride. But most importantly, Romi provided a smooth and safe adventure. ¡Gracias Romi! You will begin with the horseback ride. Brief handling instructions of said horse and then it's off to the races! Actually, there won't be any racing. These beautiful animals are trained to follow the leader. They may stop and graze along the route but they're dedicated to their jobs. Enjoy the scenic views, farm dogs following you along the way and the wildlife. The beach is brimming with nature. From wild cactus, to roadrunners, to butterflies. After your leisurely trot, staff will help you dismount your stud and hand you a bandana for your next four legged mode of transportation. I myself had never been on an ATV and expected there would be a learning curve. Easy as pie. Two hand brakes and one throttle, "trigger" controlled by your right thumb. Again, there's no racing so although you may have the freedom of the wide open beach, nobody's high tailing it to the finish line...ok maybe a little. Once you've enjoyed a face full of sand, you'll drive your ATV back to where you began for a complimentary bottled water. Side bar: At this point I would have LOVED a cold beer and a few tacos. It's advertised on a sign branding Baja Brewery (although we came on a weekday and total there was just three of us riding this particular morning.) I'm sure this is an added expense you could arrange when you return from your ride, I'd just politely ask beforehand. All the staff, including gracious and dedicated photographers, like Hiran, do their best to ensure you have a great time. We also recommend coughing up $50 for a thumb drive of your excursion photos. Always remember, when you're in a foreign country if you don't understand the language, you feel unsafe or have a question - ask for help. It's that simple. The people of Cabo want you to have fun. They want you to come back and they want you to take the time to share your wonderful experience with others so that they too can come to enjoy all that Cabo San Lucas has to offer. read more

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I arrived at Carisuva as a volunteer planning to stay for 1 month. I had high hopes that I would get to spend my days hanging out with and caring for the horses, riding for fun and learning more about caring for a farm. Unfortunately the description on the Workaway posting, which says that volunteers will work for five hours per day five days per week with two days off, is mostly made up of lies. Do not go here if Ignacio is still in charge. I was very sad to leave because the place is beautiful and the horses are amazing and the donkeys are very sweet, However, everything was overshadowed by the owner's very poor management and organization, rudeness and childish behavior towards the volunteers, and mistreatment of the animals. Ignacio seemed to be a kind and caring owner when i first arrived, though it was obvious from that he does not know about caring for horses himself and does not even know the names or health situations of any of the horses in his care. It became clear that his motivation is not to care for the living beings in his care but to maximize his money making potential by exploiting the volunteers' hours, overworking the rideable horses, minimizing the food they are given and using intimidation and false promises to guilt the volunteers into working too much and disregarding the health of the horses. The description of the volunteer job includes caring for the horses, riding them as much as we want for fun, doing projects on the ranch and an option to lead ATV or horse tour if we want. The reality is that about 98% of the job is a requirement to lead multiple daily tours of 1-12 people on ATVs or horses. There are often more than 2 or 3 tours per day and always with very little notice of the schedule ahead of time (almost always at 7-9pm the night before and sometimes with changes to numbers of people or the time of the tour within an hour of the beginning of a tour). Of the 35 horses on the farm, ~15 are trained for riding in tours, although 4 of them are very old and should not be working at all let alone carrying adults (or children) for 2-5 hours per day. Due to the unorganized and erratic scheduling practices there is no time or energy for experienced volunteers to train the less experienced horses (or help less experienced volunteers who want to learn and take fun rides of our own). There are also multiple horses with injuries and wounds that cannot heal properly because of overwork. The alfalfa feed purchasing is done erratically and insufficiently and without proper oversight so they become wet and hot and moldy and cause the horses to be unwell. The owner wants that the volunteers cut the amount of hay fed from 6 bales to 4 every feeding, which is incredibly small for the number of horses. When given any opinions to tell him that it is not enough food he gets very angry and insulting. Their exhaustion and undernutrition is very evident to anyone with horse knowledge. The workaway description that says a volunteer will work 5hrs per day with 2 days off in a week is a blatant lie. When approached about this with the fact that all 5 of us had all worked ~8-10 hours per day for a week with no day off he told us it was our responsibility to pick whatever day off we want, but made no arrangements to ensure the rest of the team would be well supported. If the volunteers do not lead tours, there is no one on the ranch to lead tours and he uses intimidation and lies to guilt volunteers into working anyways. There are no scheduling limits put in place for guests, with changes allowed at any time and any boundaries set by volunteers about their comfort and tome being respected is not received by the owner. I expressed multiple times that the agreement we made on the workaway is not what we received and was yelled at multiple times and called many nasty names. He refuses to see anything outside of his own perspective and has been kicked off of workaway before and does not deserve to have volunteers or clients upholding his bad business and animal care practices. read more

Honestly, we enjoyed the turtle release experience very much. The two who led our release were very knowledgeable. I would have given our experience a 4 or 5, however, I am displeased with getting a response when we had to cancel one of our reservations. My husband was not able to attend the release, because he had to fly back to the states the day after we arrived due to a family emergency (his father had a tragic accident and ended up passing away). We notified Rancho Carisuva immediately. We tried calling, but no answer. Our concierge tried calling, and there was still no answer. I emailed the company and advised of the situation, and did so within the time period listed on their website. I got a response that they would look into it, but have not received any more replies to any of my emails. I enjoyed the turtle release, and my husband would like to go next time we are in Cabo, however, we will not use this company if they are not willing to work with us on our refund. So anyone looking at Rancho Carisuva..... use caution. The turtle release experience was great, however, the company does not appear to work with you when there is any kind of problem. read more

Horseback riding on the beach was awesome! I was really looking forward to going on the Pacific Horseback Tour and I was not disappointed! It was just beautiful riding horses on the beach ! Our tour guide, Ramon, was nice. He even stopped and got off his horse to take a few pictures of us while we were riding. Miguel also took some very nice pictures of our horseback riding experience, which you can purchase your CD of photos after the tour. Oscar was also very helpful and gave us a safety briefing before our ride. I would love to go again and maybe even try the ATV's next time. They also had some mules, goats, pigs and a couple of dogs on the ranch. read more

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Miguel was our guide and very thankful for that as he patiently took many pictures with our camera and the beauty that surrounded us. We even saw whales spouting in October. The best part was Pistachio my horse guide. I wanted to take him home with me. I will definitely put this on my list to do again if and when I am lucky enough to visit Cabo again. read more

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Awesome horseback ride to the beach , and surrounding area . Definitely a must do . Thanks for the great time

One of the top three greatest experiences in my life. This experience was just perfect. We booked the horseback riding tour. The horses were so gentle and calm. We took a leisurely ride through the desert then onto the beach. It was breathtaking and just amazing being on a horse on a private beach. Even more amazing is there was a huge group of horses that were just roaming freely in the desert and once they saw us they all came running out to the beach and were happily frolicking in the sand near the shore. It was quite a sight to see. When we returned we looked at the other farm animals and were offered a cold corona with lime. Very important to note: this entire adventure was captured by an on site photographer who took such great care to take beautiful photos. We purchased 168 photos for 70.00. They are truly beautiful images. Such a wonderful thing to offer guests. Oh, there is also a gift shop with some special items to purchase. Every part of this experience was outstanding. I could not recommend it enough. read more

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ATV RENTAL: Nice people, our guide was very friendly and their equipment was in good condition. If you're used to renting and being allowed to just go ride the sand, it's not what they do. If you're looking for a tame slow ride on ATV's next the Pacific this is for you. Our family is moderately experienced on ATV's (renting only) and it was very very slow. There where no opportunities to open them up a bit and ride them like what they are made for. (1st gear the whole tour) The tour was said to go out on to sand dunes and be 2hrs long. We saw neither, no dunes and way under 2hrs. (About 200 yards of beach edge was the true sand, but no dunes) They have horseback riding, probably be better doing that, it's about the same speed. We would go back for horseback riding. read more

I had a great experience with Rancho Carisuva during my trip to Cabo San Lucas. I purchased my ATV expedition through Orbitz and was contacted by one of their representatives by email within less than 24hrs after booking to confirm my excursion and pickup location. Upon arrival, we checked in and signed some waivers as well as having to pay a 10 per person "park fee". After a little demo and test drive, we were on our way. The ATV tour was so much fun and the beautiful beach and desert scenery was wonderful. I believe this tour was well worth the $62 and would definitely, recommend to anyone! read more

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Awesome excursion. Staff very friendly. Patrick was our guide and we couldn't have asked for better. Knowledgeable, informative, and very friendly. 2 hours goes by too fast. My girlfriend is a veteran when it comes to excursions and she said it's the best she's ever been on in a long time. She also works on a horse farm back home and loves how well the horses are taken care of. This Ranch isn't all about the $$$. Never felt rushed and helped us to make most of our experience. Thank you. I shall return! read more

A breathtaking and amazing experience that left us wanting more. Total time: 4 hours including transportation to and from hotel. The ride to the park was longer than we expected but well worth the ride. It gave us an opportunity to see real Cabo. Total horses: over 40. My son who is 4 years old rode with me on Cannello as my eldest age 6 rode with my hubby on Raiya. We also rode along with our friends. The horses are well trained and know the drill. They all come with saddles and cushions were provided for little ones to ride in front of you. It's fun to see the horses personality as you ride. The guide: Ramon. A man of little words but he didn't need to say much. When we asked to have the horses gallop faster he listened and led the way. He was very cognizant of our children's safety so he took the safest paths. The scenery: one word....AMAZING!!! In addition to their horses they have ATVs as well as all sorts of other animals that your kiddos would LOVE! We paid full price (plus some fees since we booked last minute through the hotel) which ran a total of $110/adult and $25/child. This included transportation to and from, entrance to park, water and of course the ride. Would we recommend? Absolutely! Our favorite experience in Cabo that will imprint fond memories on my children's as well as mine. read more

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First timer here! Had the best time yesterday. Thank you guys. My girlfriend has never been so happy. I appreciate everything you guys did for us! read more

A must do if you want to ride horses. Omg! We arrived at the ranch to a quaint ranch with extremely easy going staff. Oscar was our tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the environment and all. Before we took off we had the pleasure of kicking it with the dogs- all rescues one of which had her puppy laying on her. We took off on our ride and were so happy to learn the three dogs like to go with the tour! They happily trailed along stopping to roll in sand of dig up a lil crab to eat!! Horses were well trained and at no time did we have any concerns or scary horse moments . Really enjoyed seeing the native landscapes plants birds and gorgeous granite rocks. The ocean was exquisite and we never saw another person for this two hour ride! Upon our return to the ranch we got our fill petting and kissing! The donkeys and looking at the pigs and seriously when I returned a foal came up to my horse and began nursing! It was just amazing! Thank you Oscar! You are a wonderful animal loving and very cool guy we will be back!!! read more

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Our group of 6 had a wonderful experience at Rancho Carisuva. The staff was wonderful. Patrick and Diego were awesome! The ranch was clean, the animals are well taken care of and the views were breathtaking. If you and a group of friends are interested in horseback and ATVs, look no further! read more

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The best ATV ride I've taken! Our course went into the hills, to the cliffs and down to the beach and ocean. The company didn't restrict cell phone usage or charge for helmet, goggle and Bandana rental like other companies. Our guide Patrick was so much fun and very helpful throughout our ride. He took us to the best viewpoints and made sure everyone was safe and comfortable the entire ride. He even doubled as our camera man for some great shots. read more

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Ramon and Fernando were absolutely the best!! We rode our horses along several trails and had a quick photo op by the beach then rode along the water. It was s lot of fun and such a beautiful sight to see. The riding lasted about 1.20 hours. Quick tip- wear long pants or jeans. Your legs will thank you later... I wore flip flops but closed toe shoes are much better. The company picked us up from our hotel (Hilton los cabos) in a shuttle. It was about a 45 min drive. read more

Rancho Carisuva - Great experience! Highly recommend Ramon and Fernando - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

The scenery is awesome with great service, they even provided water bottles for us on the tour. It was also nice since my boyfriend and I were the only ones that signed up we got a private tour the whole time. The only bummer was that the tour was suppose to be 2 hours and it was only an hour in half and two of the ATV's died but the guide quickly recovered them and we were on our way again. The tour went through the dessert and on the beach. read more

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Wonderful place, you can tell that they really care about the horses. They also rescue burros, which we got a chance to pet. The staff was super nice and the trail and the beach were beautiful. If you want to ride horses while in Cabo, this is the place to do it!! read more

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Me and my girlfriend did the ATV tour and it was amazing! Unfortunately i forgot the tour guides name but he was great. It was well worth the price. We booked through trip advisor for $62 per person. The tour was pretty long which made it well worth it. The scenery and trail makes for a great experience. I would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a great tourist attraction. read more

At our resort (Pueblo Bonito Rose), we purchased our tickets in the lobby and reserved a day and time to go. On the day of, a shuttle picked us up from our resort and brought us to Rancho Carisuva. We pulled up and we arrived at a small and simple ranch. To the right were the ATVs and a small building and on the left were a few horses and burros and the restrooms. We checked in with Juan (aka Johnny Boy). He collected our confirmation ticket and handed us our helmets and bandanas. He directed us towards the lined up ATVs and we took our pick. He informed us that they all require manual shifting. Don't worry if you don't know how to drive stick. It's very easy to drive and him and his co-worker will let you know if you need to shift up. Juan took a few photos of us on the ATVs before we took off on the tour. He led us through a path through bushes and we whizzed by cacti. We also rode up a small rocky mountain and then he led us to the shoreline which was beautiful. Overall, the tour was so much fun! We got plenty of great photos and it was definitely an experience I'll never forget. There was another group that decided to go horse back riding when we went ATV-ing. We returned and saw them waiting quietly at the ranch while we rode up and couldn't stop talking about how much fun it was! They probably wished they did what we did. Anyway, I absolutely recommend this! Be cautious, but have fun! A few tips: - Do not wear nice clothing. Athletic attire or anything comfortable is suggested. You will get a bit dirty from driving through the dirt and sand. - Wear long sleeves or plenty of sunblock. Even though we were cruising along and it didn't feel so hot, I managed to get a really good sunburn on my face and shoulders. So please wear a lot of sunblock. - Bring a small backpack to hold your phone, camera, keys, sunblock, etc. - If you have a GoPro, they do have mounts on the helmet and the ATV. Just be sure to bring the necessary mounting screws and what not. - Don't be stupid and go off path. Try to follow the path that Juan is guiding you on. - The tour makes a few stops throughout for photo ops and to rest. They do provide cold, bottled water towards the end of the tour. - Choose to be a single rider ATV. It'll be so much more fun and you won't have to worry about your passenger freaking out. read more

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Great experience! Recommend to anyone and everyone of all ages. They really run a first class business. Horses are very tame. Fun ride through desert scenery and beach. Also, part of the sea Turtle preserve. read more

Our friends were going fishing today so this morning I signed my daughter and I up to go out on ATV's at Carisuva. We have our own ATV's and are experienced riders. Oscar was our guide. After a quick instruction and him viewing our skill level we took off. It had been raining hard for the past three days. We went through large puddles, climbed rocky hillsides, descended deeply rutted trails, through the sand straits to the beach, over granite and large rocks. For about and hour and a half. We had a great time! They will adjust to your skill level. Enjoyed a Corona and quesadilla before returning to the resort. Everyone was very pleasant. Though we didn't ride the horses they looked well fed and cared for. I would highly recommend Carisuva for your excursions. read more

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It's a nice fun place. My horse was payaso who was very wild, and like to run a lot. He ran through hills and rocks and narrow slopes. Even though I was scared and screamed a lot, it was still a lot of fun. More like a roller coaster for me. The 2 people who follow you with the horses are very nice and helpful as well. read more

This was a fantastic horseback riding experience! Beautiful scenery, very nice staff. Highly recommend! Be sure to bring a hat and/or sunscreen. The ranch has some pigs, donkeys, chickens and dogs, one of which accompanied us along our trail ride. read more

This trail ride company was great! They're very informative about the rules and safety. Sibilla & Diana were just fabulous! They take pride in their job and go out of their way to make sure you are having fun and doing well. Use this company! read more

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We did the ATV's here and it was an amazing experience! Patrick was our guide, very nice and down to earth. Got to see some great views. They provided us with Bandana's and goggles to help keep the dust out. Would definitely recommend! Be sure to ask for PATRICK! :) read more

We did the ATV adventure with Ramon as our guide. I was hoping it would be a bit challenging and I was not disappointed. Great tour through some rugged mountain & desert terrain with beautiful views and landscape. The beach portion was right next to the Pacific Ocean and gorgeous. Ramon made several strategic stops to take pics on our cell phone rather than overpriced vendor pics. Absolutely worth the time and money. NOTE: My location is wrong. Should be Camas, WA. read more

The horseback riding excursion at Rancho Carisuva was absolutely AMAZING. The horses clearly live a wonderful life and spend most of their day free range, exploring the property as they see fit with access to an absolutely untouched beach. The adventure itself consisted of my girlfriend and I being guided by Patrick (Patricio), who was absolutely fantastic, through beautiful sandy/rocky trails to an amazingly scenic beach where we discovered the rest of the Carisuva horses roaming free and playing in the sand. I was intent on galloping around the beach and was allowed to take the horse, once we formed a report, around the beach as I saw fit and at one point galloped out to the herd which began running alongside Domino and I across the beach. It was one of the most exhilarating moments of my life. This is a must-do activity and I highly recommend this over the more commercialized tours offered in downtown Cabo. read more

Went ATVing here with my family. Tour guide was awesome. Views were great. One of the highlights of the trip. read more

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