Temazcal Ritual & Equine Therapy in Santa Anita Ranch (Guadalajara) Tour – Full Day

If you’re looking for a unique experience in Guadalajara where you can relax and immerse yourself in the city’s rituals, this one-of-a-kind tour will have you exploring the mystical aspects of Mexican culture with the aim of feeling one with yourself and your surroundings.

Start the day with a pick-up from your accommodations before you head to Santa Anita Ranch where you’ll have a quick briefing as well as some breathing exercises before participating in an Equine Therapy session. Equine therapy (also known as hippotherapy) is an alternative rehabilitation methodology through movement on a horse. It is said to have extensive physical, mental, and emotional benefits through the transmission of rhythmic impulses and the three-dimensional and rotary movement of the horse.

After the session, you’ll have a quick tea and fruit break before you undergo the temazcal ritual. Not to be confused with a steam bath, the temazcal is a ritual in which people enter an igloo-shaped hut to allow for the purification of the mind, body, and spirit. It is typically performed by a shaman who pours hot water and herbs over rocks to produce steam.

Once you’ve completed the traditional ritual, you’ll have a delicious lunch in the vast ranch before observing a Fire and Release Ceremony. After watching the show, you’ll get to wander around the ranch grounds, taking in the serenity and tranquility of your surroundings before returning to your accommodations at the end of a peaceful and relaxing day.