Feel the Power of Nature.
Feel Interconnected. Feel Alive.
Rates/Accommodations (Three Night Minimum Stay):
By taking advantage of our current specials your Daily Rate can drop to as low as $130/person/night (double occupancy). Rates at other Guest Ranches do not get much better than this. Typically, our rates are 30-50% lower than traditional guest/dude/working ranches, with so much offered in our Daily Rate.
With Round Trip Transportation from Tucson to the Rancho and back, you need not worry about driving in Mexico. Travel with us in safe, secure and comfortable vehicles, leaving the driving to us and the sightseeing to you. Simply enjoy the Ride.
With a maximum of 6-14 guests at any one time, you get personalized hosting, hospitality and service that caters to all your needs, making for a great stay with us.
Please note that our season runs from the 1st of August through May 30th, with the ranch closed during June and July.
For a copy of our PDF format "Guest Packet" contact us over phone, email or live chat.
(2 or more guests)N/A $130/night/guest$25 Value/Night$130
Double Occupancy
Amigos del Rancho
(Past Guests and Referrals) *** Receive an additional 10% Discount for All Future Visits ***
4 Nights/5 Days
(Ideal for Short Stays)$652.00$572/guest$48 Value$163/s; 143/d
Backcountry
Horseback Riding
Package$1,178 $1,038/guest $167 Value$168/s 148/d
All Inclusive.
(7 Nights/8 Days)
With 4 full days of riding @ 4-6 hours/day.
plus daily ride (2-3 hours/day) included in Daily Rate
*** Stays longer than 8 days are personalized and priced according to guest preferences and discounts ***
*** All Packages and Specials are All Inclusive ***
*** Prices subject to change to reflect peak/low seasons ***
*** Your rate will not change once you lock in your reservation ***
Highlights of El Cajon Canyon
Springtime at the Rancho
Enjoy near perfect Spring weather, February through the end of April, with terrific temperatures, spring-like colors and great adventures. See the rancho at its finest, full of wildflowers, color, life, wildlife, beauty and terrific weather. Enjoy the rancho full of wildflowers, lush, alive with all kinds of critters: insects, birds, animals.
Springtime means Beauty at the Rancho. Enjoy a must see spectacle, joining guests from around the world in a myriad number of adventures. There is a reason this time of year is our most popular. Space is limited so start planning your trip to the rancho.
Come spend 2012 with us, fused with Mexican hospitality, in the process enjoying a wonderfully preserved land with its spectacular beauty. Offering great weather and adventures, you will feel at home with our great service, food, adventures and natural beauty.
All Inclusive Daily Rate includes:
Three meals/day; snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic); All with your personal chef. Lunches and
dinners consist of home-cooked, fresh, natural gourmet meals consisting of Mexican dishes,
both Northern and Southern Mexico (85%) and International cuisine (15%). Vegetarian
Meals available upon request. Breakfast is Intercontinental style, with great variety, including
Mountain biking; Bring your own bike or use one of ours. Over 120 kilometers of roads.
Kayaking on Lake Angostura
Linens, Towels, Natural/Organic Toiletries
Nightly comfortable fire in living room set up by your host; If desired.
Alcoholic beverages provided in moderation, including beer/wine. Additional liquor
is not provided but guests are invited to purchase their own alcohol prior to arrival.
Offbeat
Travel, a highly respected and very popular online travel magazine, has written a
feature article on us for their February edition. It is a great read well worth your time. Click on the
link below to read the feature:
International Lifestyle Magazine
has written a feature article on us in their December edition (Issue 26).Of course we highly recommend you reading it.Click
on the link below, go to Archives at the magazines main website,
select Issue 26 (cover photo: gymnast on elbows), click on the arrow
(bottom right corner) where you will be redirected to their
e-magazine section. The article appears on page 20. Enjoy.
Four Star; $155/person/night double occupancy; $175/person/night, single occupancy.
Large bedrooms, modern amenities, newly renovated ; Bed and Breakfast style accommodation.
Secluded/Private, Located at Cumaral Camp, minutes away from lake, river and Cajon de las Pierdras/Cajon de las Catedrales.
Solar power/electricity ; Hot water; great porch for lazy R&R with spectacular 360 degree views.
Large flat screen television with DirecTV/satellite radio and DVD player if needed.
Fireplace, full kitchen with stove and refrigerator, full bathrooms and fans.
Has all the comforts of home with great views and scenery out of an Old West movie.
Cabana de Los Penascos
Three Star; $155/person/night double occupancy; $175/person/night, single occupancy. Reservation is for entire lodge. Great for groups.
Two large bedrooms w/capacity for multiple beds; Quaint, rustic, historical, like stepping back a century in time . Very comfortable and homey; Ideal if you want to absorb and embrace ranch life.
Secluded/Private, Located at Los Banos Hacienda, 200 feet from El Cajon entrance, close to Cajon Aguaje.
Enveloped by Canyon Walls; views of cliffs, rock formations; great for birding.
Fireplace, Full kitchen with wood stove, gas stove/oven, full bathroom. Hot Water
Generator power available.
Cabana de los Vaqueros
Four Star; New Addition and Newly Remodeled $155/double; $175 single occupancy.
Large Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom. Is an extension of El Cumaral Lodge.
Ideal for groups of 2, 3, 4 guests with Full and Twin Beds.
Very Private and Intimate; Separated by El Cumaral Lodge by 50 yards.
Charming Decorations; Cozy and Homey Feel.
Private bathroom/shower.
Great Covered Porch with Couch; Mesquite Tree Cover/Shade.
Fully Functioning Kitchen with Sink, Wood-Fire Stove and Table.
Solar Powered Lighting in Bathroom, Kitchen and Bedroom.
Las Vistas de Tierra Chamahua
Extra Costs not included in Daily Rate:
Guided Bird watching, Fishing (both river and lake), Bavispe River Canoeing/Kayaking, Lake Angostura Tour, Bavispe River Trekking Expedition, Canyon Country Trekking Expedition and Extended Backcountry Horseback Riding.
Activities at Additional Cost (in addition to Daily Rate unless noted):
Bavispe River Trekking and Backpacking Expedition*
Price: $850/person for entire trek includes the following:
Professional Guide will take you on an incredible trekking adventure, hiking, canyoneering and traversing the Bavispe River
20-25 miles of trekking over 3 full days (two nights)
Camping overnight close to the water, inside the breathtaking boxed canyon.
Amazing vistas and scenery, wildlife, birding abundant
All supplies provided, including meals, drinks, tents, sleeping bags.
Arrival night and last night spent at one of our comfortable and homey Lodges. Package is a total of four nights/five days at the ranch. Affordable accommodation rates in Mexico
You WILL be wet throughout your trek as we cross the river several times. Good water hiking shoes needed.
* Seasonal (Usually September-May)
Canyonlands Trekking and Backpacking Expedition
Price: $1,050/person for entire trek and stay includes the following:
Professional Guide will take you on an incredible trekking adventure, hiking, canyoneering bouldering and traversing through several of our most popular boxed canyons including Cajon de la Catedral, Cajon de las Piedras, El Cajon Canyon, Cajon Aguaje and more.
30-40 miles of trekking over 4-5 full days (4 nights), all inclusive meal plan.
Camping overnight inside our breathtaking boxed canyons. Campsite equipment, meals and water will be trucked in and set up, waiting for us at the end of the day(s), thereby minimizing backpack weight.
Amazing vistas and scenery, wildlife, birding abundant, petroglyphs, great tour of Canyon Country.
All supplies provided, including meals, drinks, tents, sleeping bags.
Arrival night and last night spent at one of our comfortable and homey Lodges. Package is a total of six nights/seven days at the ranch.
This is a demanding trek which involves rough terrain, bouldering and canyoneering; we ask for confident, experienced and fit hikers.
Highlights of Cajon de la Catedral
Horseback Riding:
Rides of 2 to 3 hours included in Daily Rate (per day); From 4 to 6 hours of riding @ $30/person/day; These rides can be easy or difficult, depending on your level of experience, preference and the location of the rides designed for you. Rides include some breaks for rest, stretching, snacks and observing. Backcountry riding is spectacular, rugged and challenging, a must do thrill for avid and experienced riders. Beginner riding traverses our expansive road and trail system and offers vistas and scenery at every turn, offering easy and enjoyable riding. For all riders, the vastness and diversity of the land will amaze.
Guided Birding:
Optional Guide/Expert is $200/day, to be divided by number of guests joining the bird watching group on any given day. Guide is hired on a per day basis only. Minimum of 2 days.
The following birding adventures are included in the daily rate, all unguided:
Cajon and river beds unguided (3,200 ft): Included in Daily Rate
Mid-Elevation unguided (3,200-4,500 ft): Included in Daily Rate
Higher Elevation unguided (4,500-7,400 ft): Included in Daily Rate
Fishing:
Bavispe River Unguided: $55 /person/day.
(includes all equipment, bait and license)
There is no reduction in price if you decide to bring your own equipment.
Personalized Three and Five Day Packages Available Upon Request
Lake Angostura Unguided Kayak/Shore Fishing (includes equipment, bait, license): $55/person/day.
Personalized Three and Five Day Packages Available Upon Request
Bavispe River Kayaking *
Bavispe River Boxed Canyon Tour (15-20 mile expedition):
Full Day (8:00 am-4:00 pm)
$115/person (includes transfer fees, equipment, guide and gourmet picnic lunch)
* Subject to Water Release Schedule for Angostura Dam
Highlights of El Cajon de las Piedras
Reservation Policy:
A deposit of 50% of the total price of your package is needed to secure a reservation.
This amount is due within one week of confirming, via email or telephone, your intent to
visit the ranch.The one week grace period is a soft reservation.This soft reservation will expire within one week unless the 50% deposit is
received by us in the time allotted.
The remaining balance is due, without exception, THREE weeks prior to your scheduled arrival. Failure to pay the remaining balance on a timely basis will result in cancellation or postponement of the reservation. Please consult our refund policy for a description of rescheduling and refund protocols.
Refund Policy:
Tierra Chamahua EcoAdventures at Rancho Los Banos works diligently to ensure you have the vacation experience of your dreams. We also understand that it's possible to have an unexpected scheduling conflict, family or personal emergency. We would like you to be aware of the following:
We are always happy to reschedule your visit up to 6 months from the day of your notice of cancellation, with NO PENALTY to you.
With 40 days or more notice, we will refund you 50% of your deposit . The forfeited 50% can be credited toward a future visit, to be taken within 6 months of your notice of cancellation.
With less than 40 days notice but before 30 days of your visit, we will refund you 25% of the total amount already paid. The forfeited 75% can be credited toward a future visit, to be taken within 6 months of your notice of cancellation.
With 30 days or less notice, your entire payment is non-refundable. The forfeited amount can be credited toward a future visit, to be taken within 6 months of your notice of cancellation.
If you do not reschedule within the allotted time frame and opt to cancel, the forfeited amount cannot be returned.
There will be no refund for an altered visit once you arrive at the ranch.
There will be no refund for an early departure - whether your choice or ours.
We are a very small operation and last minute cancellations or changes can and will have a major
impact. We hope you understand and opt for rescheduling rather than canceling. We
respectfully cannot make any exceptions. If our rates change after you make a payment, and you opt to reschedule, amount paid will be used as a credit towards the new rate and you must pay the balance. You will not get the old rate.
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