Our mission is to build successful collaborative communities
contributING to the environmental and social future of the region.
We are committed to being a ranch that inspires in others the desire to thrive and produce while protecting and regenerating the natural environment. Our processes of land management and development of productive activities are designed to be generators of economic benefits that positively impact communities.
The working ranches of Rancho Cacachilas in Baja California Sur offer guests unique opportunities to experience conservation and ranching activities in the heart of the rugged, arid Sierra Cacachilas mountains.
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
We use different techniques of composting, water retention, intercropping and homemade recipes for pest control, to increase productivity, respecting the natural biological processes of the land and helping its regeneration.
We create gardens using permaculture designs that not only produce organic crops, but also support and protect our local ecosystems.
ARTISANAL CREAMERY
Our small-scale artisanal cheese production embodies the unique flavors derived from the local Sierra Cacachilas region.
Our goal is to demonstrate a form of animal husbandry and artisanal cheese making that combines local traditional knowledge with other techniques from around the world to create cheeses that are unique to Rancho Cacachilas.
APICULTURE
Our 20 beehives play a significant role in pollinating and regenerating vegetation throughout the Sierra Cacachilas mountains and in the San Juan de los Planes valley.
You can taste our local honey during any day visit to the ranch, meal or buy our honey at our ranch store.
Location: San Martin Ranch, in the San Juan de los Planes valley of the Rancho Cacachilas complex.
MINING HERITAGE
Dating as far back as the early 1700s, Jesuit mining activities took place in underground, gallery-style systems in the Sierra Cacachilas. Opening soon - Museo Ruta de Plata in nearby El Triunfo - a complete immersion into this region’s mining history.
Location: Las Canoas Ranch, near the center of the Rancho Cacachilas complex.
TRAIL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
Sustainable trail design is at the heart of every trail at Rancho Cacachilas. Our holistic and responsible approach to trail construction decreases environmental impact while maximizing soil retention and water drainage. We work first with historical trails that have been used for centuries in this region, and develop to IMBA standards.
Location: Trail building happens across the mountains and valleys of the Rancho Cacachilas complex.
WATERSHED & LAND MANAGEMENT
Our mission is to be a responsible steward of our landholdings. Land and watershed management is critical in Baja California Sur. It’s how we protect the earth while benefiting current and future generations.
Location: Across the entire Rancho Cacachilas complex. You’ll notice the reduced erosion, good roads and healthy grazing lands as soon as you get to the ranch lands.
HOLSITIC ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
Working with local cowboys, Rancho Cacachilas implements responsible, long-term, productive ranching practices. Your guide will share insights into how we rotate grazing areas and protect healthy lands as we travel throughout Rancho Cacachilas.
Location: Casa Vaqueros (Cowboy House) at Gaspareño Ranch.
NATURAL RESOURCES EXPLORATION
To understand the unique biological and geological diversity of the Sierra Cacachilas region, our team of environmentalists, biologists, geologists, gardeners, and ranchers works to catalog biodiversity and advance exploration of geologic features.
Location: Exploration occurs throughout the Rancho Cacachilas complex.
