Orchards and flowers
Walk the heliconia garden and taste tropical fruit straight from the trees.
Shore excursion · Huatulco cruise pier
Your day in port, in the jungle
A family ranch 40 minutes from the pier: orchards, a waterfall, home cooking and five ziplines. Back at the ship with time to spare.
- Pier pickupwhen you step off the ship
- 2 hoursback before your ship sails
- From US$79charged in Mexican pesos
- 100% refundif your ship skips Huatulco
The experience
Not a bus tour, a real ranch
Hagia Sofía is our family's ranch since 2009, in the hills behind Huatulco. Small groups, our own guides and food from our garden.
Swim in the waterfall
Cool off in the river's natural pools.
Five ziplines
Fly over the river canyon; the longest line is almost 800 meters.
Prices per person
Two ways to spend the day
Traditional tour
About US$79MXN 1,420 · for ships in port 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Pickup and drop-off at the cruise pier
- Guide in English
- Breakfast and home-cooked lunch
- Orchard walk and heliconia garden
- Waterfall for swimming
Ziplines only
About US$106MXN 1,900 · about 4 hours, fits shorter stops
- All 5 ziplines
- Pickup and drop-off at the cruise pier
- Guide and breakfast
- Waterfall for swimming
- No lunch or ranch walk
Coming with friends from your ship? 10% off from 6 people and 15% off from 10. Children under 10 pay half price. Ziplines from age 6, 30 to 120 kg. Dollar amounts are approximate; you pay in Mexican pesos. English-speaking guides.
Your day, planned around the ship
Back with time to spare
- We meet you at the pier as soon as you can get off the ship.
- We drive you back so you're at the pier 2 hours before your ship sails.
- Before every zipline, our staff checks harnesses, helmets, pulleys and cables, and your guides stay with you the whole time.
Why your visit matters
A forest planted by one family
When Armando arrived in 2004, this land had been logged and grazed until hardly a tree was left. He started planting with families from La Herradura, the village next door.
- 20,000+trees planted, 4,000 of them fruit trees
- 130 haof land cared for
- 14people from La Herradura work here
We are the only property on the Magdalena River that takes no sand or gravel from it. Every visit keeps the nurseries, the water dams and those families going.
“There were five separate zip lines, each providing a different view of the river and forest.”
“The meals were simple, but incredibly delicious... I am still thinking about it!”
“This is a must do activity when you’re in Huatulco.”
Before you come
From the pier to the ranch, hassle-free
Meeting point
Santa Cruz Bay cruise pier. We confirm the exact spot and time on WhatsApp the day before.
What to bring
Swimsuit, towel, closed shoes, repellent, sunscreen, a change of clothes and your cruise card.
How to pay
By card online when you book (charged in Mexican pesos). At the ranch, cash in Mexican pesos only.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise guests ask us most
Where do you pick us up?
At the cruise pier in Santa Cruz Bay, as soon as you are allowed off the ship. We confirm the exact meeting point and time on WhatsApp.
Will we be back before the ship leaves?
Yes. We bring you back to the pier 2 hours before your ship sails, so you have plenty of margin.
How much does it cost?
Traditional tour MXN 1,420 per person (about US$79). Ziplines only MXN 1,900 per person (about US$106). Children under 10 pay half price.
How far is the ranch from the pier?
About 40 to 45 minutes by road, in our own vehicle.
Do the guides speak English?
Yes, we have English-speaking guides.
What if our ship skips Huatulco?
If your cruise line cancels the Huatulco stop, we refund 100% of what you paid. Just send us a WhatsApp message.
What if it rains?
Tours run rain or shine. If a storm stops the ziplines for safety, we continue with the rest of the visit. There are no refunds for weather.
How do we pay?
By card online when you book (charged in Mexican pesos). At the ranch, cash in Mexican pesos only.
