Picture this: your 5-year-old is hand-feeding a rescued macaw at the animal sanctuary. Thirty feet away, your teenager is strapped into a harness preparing to bungee jump from a glass-floored gondola suspended 300 feet above a canyon. And somewhere between those two moments, the whole family just crossed Mexico's largest hanging bridge on ATVs.
That's a Tuesday at Wild Canyon Adventures. Los Cabos' only complete adventure park has been running family days like that since 2006. Across 115 hectares of Baja desert, canyon, and beach terrain, there's something for every age, all in one location, less than 30 minutes from most hotels in Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.
Who Can Do What
Before you get excited about specific activities, check the physical requirements. Wild Canyon enforces age and weight limits strictly. Nothing ruins a family adventure day faster than arriving and discovering your 9-year-old is 5 pounds under the minimum weight for the zipline. The good news: children start at age 3, and the range is wider than most parks.
| Activity | Min Age Participate | Min Age Ride/Drive | Min Weight | Max Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🦜 Animal Sanctuary | 3 yrs | — | No limit | No limit |
| 💦 Wagoona Aqua Park | 3 yrs | — | 55 lb / 22 kg | 240 lb / 110 kg |
| 🐪 Camel Ride | 4 yrs | 4 yrs | 55 lb / 22 kg | 220 lb / 100 kg |
| 🐎 Horseback Ride | 4 yrs | 10 yrs | 55 lb / 22 kg | 250 lb / 113 kg |
| 🧗 Wall Climbing | 6 yrs | — | 90 lb / 40 kg | 240 lb / 110 kg |
| 🪂 Ziplines (Lines 1 to 7) | 8 yrs | — | 55 lb / 22 kg | 300 lb / 136 kg |
| ⚡ Zipline (Line 8) | 8 yrs | — | 55 lb / 22 kg | 250 lb / 113 kg |
| 🚙 RZR Experience | 5 yrs | 18 yrs + license | 88 lb / 40 kg | 300 lb / 136 kg |
| 🏍 ATV Experience | 10 yrs | 18 yrs + license | 88 lb / 40 kg | 300 lb / 136 kg |
| 🚲 Bikes / One Wheels | 10 yrs | 10 yrs | 88 lb / 40 kg | 240 lb / 110 kg |
| 🪂 Bungee Jump | 15 yrs | — | 110 lb / 50 kg | 220 lb / 100 kg |
| 🌀 Giant Swing (single) | 15 yrs | — | 110 lb / 50 kg | 298 lb / 135 kg |
| 🌀 Giant Swing (double) | 15 yrs | — | 220 lb / 100 kg | 396 lb / 180 kg |
| Activity | Min Age Participate | Min Age Ride/Drive | Min Weight | Max Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏄 Paddle Board | 5 yrs | 10 yrs | 55 lb / 22 kg | 240 lb / 110 kg |
| 🏄 Surf | 5 yrs | 10 yrs | 55 lb / 22 kg | 240 lb / 110 kg |
| 🚣 Kayak | 5 yrs | 10 yrs | 55 lb / 22 kg | 240 lb / 110 kg |
| 🚵 Mountain Bikes | 10 yrs | 10 yrs | 88 lb / 40 kg | 240 lb / 110 kg |
| 🛥 Jet Ski | 10 yrs | 18 yrs + license | 88 lb / 40 kg | 240 lb / 110 kg |
| 🤿 Snorkel | 10 yrs | — | 88 lb / 40 kg | 240 lb / 110 kg |
| ⚡ Efoil | — | 16 yrs | 55 lb / 22 kg | 240 lb / 110 kg |
| ⛵ Hobie Cat | — | 18 yrs + experience | 88 lb / 40 kg | 240 lb / 110 kg |
For the full official chart visit the Physical Requirements page.
Bigger Than You'd Expect
Animal Sanctuary
Opens at age 3, no weight limit. It's a certified rescue sanctuary. The macaws, parrots, iguanas, turtles, snakes, crocodiles, rabbits, and guinea pigs were rehabilitated from captivity or injury. Your 3-year-old won't just see animals behind glass — they'll be in the middle of it.
Camel Ride & Horseback Ride
Both open at age 4 (minimum 55 lb / 22 kg). There's something about a small child atop a camel against a Baja canyon backdrop that produces the kind of photo you frame and keep forever. The horseback trail passes ancient rock paintings the guides point out along the way.
Pedestrian Hanging Bridge
Age 5, no weight limit. It's the same bridge the ATVs cross. Walking it on foot, looking down at the canyon below, is a genuinely thrilling experience for a child doing it for the first time.
Whale Watching (Seasonal: December to April)
The whale watching tours have no minimum age. A 3-year-old watching a humpback whale breach 50 feet from the boat is an experience that tends to stick for life.
The Sweet Spot
Zipline Tour
8 lines covering 4.5 km across the canyon. The longest runs 815 meters, the longest zipline in Baja California Sur. Swiss steel cables rated to 10 tons. Up to four riders can zip simultaneously on certain lines, which means siblings can race each other across the canyon. The hike between lines is real, 45 minutes of varied terrain over the full tour, so factor that in for energy levels.
RZR Experience
Children from age 5 can ride as RZR passengers. Drivers must be 18+ with a valid license. The route covers desert, arroyo, and beach, including the hanging bridge crossing.
ATV Experience
At 10, the ATV Tour opens for passengers. A parent or older sibling with a license drives while the 10-year-old rides along across beach, desert, arroyo, and the hanging bridge. 1.5 to 2 hours of actual riding time.
Wild Bay Water Activities
Age 10 unlocks independent paddle boarding, surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, and jet ski passenger seats at Wild Bay.
Everything Opens Up
Bungee Jump & Giant Swing
At 15, the gondola opens. The Bungee Jump and Giant Swing launch from Mexico's only glass-floored gondola, 300 feet above the canyon. The single bungee takes 110 to 220 lb / 50 to 100 kg. The double Giant Swing fits two people between 220 and 396 lb combined, meaning a teenager and a parent can jump together.
Efoil
At 16, the electric hydrofoil surfboard at Wild Bay becomes available. It lifts the rider above the surface of the water. As close to flying on the ocean as it sounds, and not available at most activity operators in Los Cabos.
Family Packages
Three multi-activity packages let families mix and match across age groups without paying full price for each activity separately. Every package includes round-trip transportation, Wagoona Aqua Park, the pedestrian hanging bridge, Animal Sanctuary, tequila tasting for adults, hydration stations, and free lockers.
- ATV or RZR Tour
- Zipline (3-line sampler)
- Horseback or Camel Ride
- Wagoona + Sanctuary access
- All Dual options
- + Bungee or Giant Swing
- Bike Track + Pump Track
- Climbing Wall + Trekking
- Everything in Triple Thrill
- Full zipline circuit (8 lines)
- All soft activities
- Best value per activity
Before You Book
It's the only place where all mandatory fees are disclosed upfront before you arrive. Booking through hotel concierges or third-party agents may not include full fee disclosure, which leads to surprise charges at the gate.
Mandatory Fees
The Park Entrance Fee ($22 USD per person) applies to every visitor including children, regardless of which package you book. It funds maintenance of the park's 600+ protected natural hectares and supports the animal rescue program. ATV and RZR insurance is also mandatory per vehicle for motorized activities. Add both at checkout or pay on arrival.
Professional Photography
Phones are not allowed during any activity. Book a photo package online before arriving, cheaper than buying on-site:
Health Restrictions
Pregnant women cannot participate in any activities. Guests with heart, back, neck, or respiratory conditions, limited mobility, vertigo, or osteoporosis may be restricted from certain activities. Review the full physical requirements before booking.
What to Bring
- Closed-toe shoes, required for all land activities
- Swimwear under your clothes for Wagoona and water activities
- Reef-safe sunscreen and a hat
- Water bottle, refill stations throughout the park
- Valid driver's license if planning to drive anything motorized
- Cash or card for food, souvenirs, and add-ons not included in packages
Frequently Asked Questions
Children from age 3 can participate in the Animal Sanctuary, which has no weight limit. Age 4 opens camel rides and horseback riding as a passenger. Age 5 opens the pedestrian hanging bridge, Wagoona Aqua Park, and beach water activities as a passenger.
A 10-year-old meeting the 88 lb / 40 kg minimum weight can ride as an ATV or RZR passenger, zipline across all 8 lines, paddle board and kayak independently, snorkel at Wild Bay, ride as a jet ski passenger, and independently operate bikes and one wheels at the park.
The Wild Canyon Park Pass works well for mixed-age families because each member can choose their own activities at their own pace throughout the day. The Dual Experience and Triple Thrill are better fits for families with more specific goals or shorter time windows.
Yes. Wild Canyon's layout is designed for exactly that. The park has a central area with seating, Lions Den restaurant, and views of most activity zones, so the family naturally converges between activities without needing to coordinate tightly.
Individual activities run approximately 30 minutes each. The Dual Experience and Triple Thrill are designed for approximately 4 hours including transportation and free park time. The Park Pass is a full day: 6 hours at the park, 7 to 8 hours door to door.
It depends on the activity. For ziplines, camel rides, and horseback rides, children who meet age and weight requirements participate independently with professional guides. For ATV, RZR, and jet ski experiences, children 10+ can ride as passengers but an adult 18+ with a valid driver's license must operate the vehicle.
Yes. Lions Den is the onsite restaurant. A discounted Meal Plan is available for purchase online before your visit, cheaper than buying on-site.
Plan Your Family's Cabo Adventure
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