Our equestrian tours in Mexico

Mexico is just a short flight away from the USA, and due to its reliable weather, it offers year-round horse riding opportunities!  Mexican horse riding holidays combine the best Mexican culture, landscapes and cuisine with some excellent ranch style rides.  Most of our rides take place on large working ranches, or between Estancias, giving you the opportunity to experience long gallops on un-fenced farmlands.  Mexico is a fantastic choice for any horse riding holiday – especially if you want to experience Central America without travelling too far from the United States.

Horse Riding in Mexico
It is unfortunate that Mexico tends to have a bad reputation for horsemanship and horse care.  This is mainly due to the many “side of the road” operations in the busy tourist towns. Make no mistake, however, Mexico is a great "Horse Country" with its large historical haciendas (colonial farm estates) and famous horse breeding programs, as well as Charros (cowboys), who are some of the best horsemen you’ll find anywhere.
 
The key to a horse riding holiday in Mexico is to find a reputed operator, and Hidden Trails has traveled several times across Mexico and found some of the best horse breeding farms anywhere.  We have been able to select the top equestrian trips in North America for you - in Mexico!

Gallop across open grassland, canter through beautiful woods, ride through small villages and at the end of each day relax in one the many superb fincas and haciendas. Travel from ranch to ranch on our “Five Haciendas Ride”, or base yourself at a large farm on our “Colores de Mexico” ride. Explore the high plateaus of Hidalgo, or the green mountain valley of Valle de Bravo on our “La Sierra Classic Cavalcade”. The hills and mountains around Oaxaca are perfect for exploring on our “Oaxaca Explorer Ride” or “Sierra Juarez of Oaxaca Ride”. Desert like canyons can be ridden across the Rio Grand.  The steep canyons of the Copper Canyon on our “Copper Canyon Expedition” are also fascinating, and were once a popular silver and gold route.  Whatever you choose, you’ll find riding in Mexico is free and spectacular.

Mexico Weather and Climate
Summer is the rainy season throughout much of Mexico, with Southern Mexico generally rainier than the north. Mexico's East Coast is wetter than the West Coast.  Winters in Mexico are comparatively dry. The hottest months are generally March – August, and can reach 26º C (79 º F).  The cooler months average around 15 º C (59 º F).    

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