Mexican experiences
Experience Baja with those who live it
Baja’s biodiversity is extraordinary — but its true spirit is carried by the people who live on this land
To explore Baja without meeting those who call it home is to miss a part of its essence.
Far from tourist routes, these encounters — shared with friends and families of Aguacea — invite you into Mexican everyday life. Share genuine moments with local families, fishermen, rancheros, and artisans. Through simple, meaningful experiences — shaping clay, fishing in traditional ways, cooking and eating together, riding horses, or walking among cacti — you’ll discover Baja as it is lived, its stories passed on, and deeply rooted in the land.
GUIDED WALKS & HIKING
Discover beautiful hikes around La Ventana surrounded by cacti. learn about the incredible flora and fauna of the desert and many endemic birds. Various guided walks with different focuses and difficulty levels : cactus plants, birds, sea viewpoints, animal tracking & camera traps. Available both near La Ventana / Agua Amarga and in remote local ranches.
Location
La Ventana / Agua Amarga & ranches
Duration
From 2 to 6 hours
Experience
No needed
Season
All year long
Private tour
Min 3 pers
Price
From 500 pesos / pers
What's included
- Naturalist guide
- Shared binoculars, desert and birds identification guides
- Fresh water & snacks
What's not included
- Transfer to the beggining of the hike
What to bring
- Hat, sunglasses, long-sleeves (for the sun), backpack with a bottle of water, tennis shoes
RANCH & CLAY WORKSHOP
Explore Rafaela’s rustic ranch, hidden in the beautiful mountains far from any tourist circuit, and meet local traditions. For generations, the ancestral art of clay has been transmitted, where everything is made by hand with local soil. Learn how the entire process of this art is done, making your own unique figures or vases.
Location
Rafaela's Ranch
Duration
~6 hours
Experience
No needed
Season
All year long
Collective tour
Min 2 - Max 7
Price
1600 pesos
What's included
Clay harvesting in nature
2kg/pers of clay
Hand-building & molding techniques
Snacks & wood-cooked lunch
Local chef (for 4+ group)
Extra clay: 200 MXN per add. kg
What's not included
- Transfer to the ranch
What to bring
- Hat, sunglasses to protect from the sun
- Tennis shoes to walk in the desert
- Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty with clay
RANCHER & COOKING CLASS
Share an authentic moment with the Osuna family on their ranch, surrounded by animals and orchards. A rustic, welcoming place far from tourist routes, where you’ll take part in a traditional Mexican cooking class with their gourmet chef and share the meal together.
Location
Osuna's ranch
Duration
~4 hours
Experience
No needed
Season
All year long
Private group
Min 3 pers.
Price
1500 pesos / pers
What's included
- Naturalist guide
- Shared binoculars, desert and birds identification guides
- Fresh water & snacks
What's not included
- Transfer to the beggining of the hike
What to bring
- Hat, sunglasses, long-sleeves (for the sun), backpack with a bottle of water, tennis shoes
A day in the life of a fisherman
Discover the work of an artisanal fisherman in Baja and the value of hand-line fishing: from searching for bait to fishing by hand, and filleting your own catch. It’s not about quantity or size, but about taking just enough for fresh meals and sharing time with the people who live from the sea.
Location
Ensenada de muertos / La Ventana
Duration
4-7 hours
Experience
No needed
Season
All year long
Private tour
Min 3 - Max 8
Price
2600 pesos
What's included
Experienced local fisherman
Fishing equipment
One fishing permit
Bait
Fresh lunch, sashimi kit & fruit
What's not included
- Guide/translator in extra
What to bring
- Hat, sunglasses, long sleeves for sun protection
- Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
Some mexican memories
