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Equestrian Guest Ranch in Chiapas, Mexico

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  • Last activity: 29 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to our equestrian guest ranch in San Isidro Chichihuistan, Chiapas, Mexico! Located just 45 minutes outside the charming colonial town of San Cristóbal de las Casas, our ranch offers a unique retreat in the heart of nature.

    Nestled in a valley surrounded by pine and oak forests, our ranch is a peaceful oasis. Providing a truly immersive experience in nature. With 100 acres of pristine prairies, our land is dedicated to organic gardening, creating an ideal environment for our grass-fed, free-range horses, sheep, and chickens.

    At our ranch, we believe in treating animals with respect and kindness. Our horses are trained with care to maintain their spirit and magic, ensuring that their well-being is always a top priority. We do not use any animals for consumption, focusing instead on creating a harmonious environment for both humans and animals alike.

    Our ranch is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering fantastic hiking trails, exhilarating horseback riding experiences, and the opportunity to observe a variety of bird species in their natural habitat.

    Our international family, consisting of Samuel (US), Stephanie (FR), Zoe, and Cheyenne (MX, homeschooled), welcomes volunteers from around the world. We speak English, Spanish, and French, ensuring that everyone feels at home in our diverse and inclusive community.

    Come join us at our ranch and experience the beauty and tranquility of life in the Mexican countryside!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are located in a small village, a farming community, the people are friendly and very approachable. We are off the touristic track, yet not too far from San Cristobal de Las Casas.

  • Help

    Help

    We are seeking willing, hardworking individuals to join us at our ranch! Experienced horseback riders are especially valuable to help keep our horses in top shape year-round. However, depending on the season, we also have openings for non-experienced riders who are eager to immerse themselves in authentic farm life and be surrounded by horses.

    In addition to horse-related tasks, we also need help with tree planting (May-June), gardening (September-October), and general farm maintenance (May-December). When reaching out to us, please clearly indicate your level of horse riding experience and specify which tasks you are interested in assisting with.

    For those interested in helping with horse exercise, it's important to note that we have 12 horses on the ranch, ranging in age from 6 to 24 years old. Each horse has a different level of experience, but all require consistent training and riding in our schools and the forest.

    We look forward to welcoming passionate individuals who are eager to work hard, learn, and contribute to our ranch community!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Hello all, we are willing to trade English, French, Spanish, for Japanese or ???

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bunkhouse with kitchenette.
    Basic goods are provided for cooking. We have spare riding gear if needed.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can discover the colonial town of San Cristobal de las Casas where you will find a mix of natives and foreigners from all over the world. Great town for culture and party.
    Around San Cristobal are indigenous communities ( just 30 min out ) and further away ( 5 hours trip ) the jungle of Lacandona. 2 or 3 hours away in every directions you will find natural sites ( waterfall, lakes and rivers ). The public transportation will take you everywhere.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 294779378478

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