Puerto Vallarta Cowboy for a Day: Ranch Life Experience
Overview
Experience authentic Mexican ranch life at Rancho Mi Abuelo, inspired by the traditions of Cowboy Nick. Milk a cow, learn how fresh cheese is made, prepare handmade tortillas and salsa in a molcajete, and enjoy a horseback ride through the countryside. Explore the ranch on a botanical walk and hike to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Sierra Madre. Then relax in natural spring pools, enjoy a ranch-style lunch, and finish with a tequila and mezcal tasting. More than a horseback ride, this is an immersive cultural, culinary, and outdoor experience just outside Puerto Vallarta.
What's Included
- Transporte de ida y regreso desde el punto de encuentro
- Comida tradicional estilo ranchero y una bebida (refresco o cerveza)
- Clase de tortillas hechas a mano
- Paseo a caballo en el entorno del rancho
- Experiencia de ordeña de vaca
- Acceso a albercas naturales de agua de manantial
- Elaboración tradicional de queso fresco
- Degustación de tequila y mezcal
- Propinas
Meeting Location
Calle Av. Libramiento 171
Las Canoas, 48360 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Leave Puerto Vallarta’s tourist area behind and spend a day experiencing authentic Mexican ranch life at Rancho Mi Abuelo. Your adventure begins at our designated meeting point, with included transportation through the scenic countryside to the ranch.
Meet Cowboy Nick and take part in traditional ranch activities. Learn how to milk a cow, discover how fresh artisan cheese is made, interact with friendly farm animals, and enjoy a horseback ride surrounded by nature.
Continue the experience by making handmade tortillas and traditional salsa in a molcajete, followed by a delicious ranch-style meal. You’ll also enjoy a guided tequila and mezcal tasting.
To finish the day, relax and cool off in our natural spring pools surrounded by mountains and tropical nature before returning to the meeting point.
More than a horseback ride, Cowboy for a Day is an immersive experience combining Mexican ranch culture, traditional food, animals, nature, and adventure just outside Puerto Vallarta.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5586003P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Transporte de ida y regreso desde el punto de encuentro.
- Comida tradicional estilo ranchero y una bebida (refresco o cerveza).
- Clase de tortillas hechas a mano.
- Paseo a caballo en el entorno del rancho.
- Experiencia de ordeña de vaca.
- Acceso a albercas naturales de agua de manantial.
- Elaboración tradicional de queso fresco.
- Degustación de tequila y mezcal.
- Propinas.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Puerto Vallarta Cowboy for a Day: Ranch Life Experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Puerto Vallarta Cowboy for a Day: Ranch Life Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transporte de ida y regreso desde el punto de encuentro
- Comida tradicional estilo ranchero y una bebida (refresco o cerveza)
- Clase de tortillas hechas a mano
- Paseo a caballo en el entorno del rancho
- Experiencia de ordeña de vaca
- Acceso a albercas naturales de agua de manantial
- Elaboración tradicional de queso fresco
- Degustación de tequila y mezcal
- Propinas
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
