About this episode
Raul and Caroline discuss the experiences and activities at their guest ranch, Rancho La Bellota, in Baja California.
Raul and Caroline warmly welcome guests to Rancho La Bellota, their 2,800-acre guest ranch located in Tecate, Baja, California. Nestled in a valley of mature oak trees, thirty minutes on a dirt road from the Ruta de Vino, Rancho La Bellota is located very close to the border but feels so very far away. Since my first visit in 2022, Rancho La Bellota has become my second home—and my first stop in Baja. Every Slow Baja Adventure begins here. Honestly, I usually linger a day or two after each trip, recharging and resetting before heading home. There’s no cell service at the ranch, and the wifi—available discreetly at the Starlink cabin—is easy to forget. Guests quickly fall into the rhythms of ranch life: coffee is ready at 6:30 AM, and after enjoying a cup on the porch, everyone gathers in the sun-washed dining room for a hearty breakfast. After breakfast, it’s time to ride. The ranch’s horses, all retired from working cattle, are thoughtfully matched to each rider’s ability and experience—Raul deftly distributes them with the practiced hand of a Vegas dealer. At lunch, longtime guests playfully debate who drew the best mount and scheme to claim that horse on their next visit…
People in this episode
Host: slow baja
Guests: Raul, Caroline
Topics covered
- guest ranch
- Baja California
- ranch life
- outdoor activities
- horse riding
Keywords
- guest ranch
- Baja California
- horse riding
- outdoor activities
- ranch life
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Rancho La Bellota, Tecate, Baja, California, Ruta de Vino
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