Rancho San Martín Lavanda

About Rancho San Martín Lavanda

Rancho San Martín sits on the Mexico-Puebla federal highway at km 53.75, between Rancho Los Ciervos and the Arcoiris fishing lake, with forest trails that look up at Iztaccíhuatl. Its roots go back to the late 1990s, when small growers around Santa Rita Tlahuapan began trying lavender as an alternative crop. The ranch was formally set up in 2010, began operating in 2011 and added a mobile steam still in 2012; its stated aim is to bring distillation within reach of farmers across Mexico.

The ranch opens on weekends from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Visitors tour the lavender greenhouses to learn how the plants are grown and used, hear how essential oils are distilled, and walk the woodland trails, where you can also plant or adopt a tree. Guided or self-led forest bathing is offered, and you can bring a picnic or eat at the cafeteria. Tuesday-to-Friday visits and groups of more than eight need a reservation.

Lavender is harvested in July and August. In those months there is a maraca-making workshop, and each August the ranch holds Cosecha Lavanda, a family harvest day timed to the flowering. A soap-making workshop with natural essences runs when a group forms. Schools and companies can arrange separate visits.

The shop sells the ranch's essential oils, a lavender spa line, soaps, shampoo and conditioner, antibacterial gel and lavender-filled dolls.

Lavender here

When it blooms

July-August (harvest centered on August, depending on flowering)

Visiting

Open weekends 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; weekday visits by appointment; greenhouse tour, distillation talk, forest walks and shop.

Varieties grown

Grosso, Provence, Folgate, Royal Velvet, Melissa, White Spike, Spanish lavender

From the farm shop

• Essential oils
• Lavender spa line
• Lavender soaps
• Lavender shampoo and conditioner
• Lavender antibacterial gel
• Lavender-filled dolls

Events

• Cosecha Lavanda family harvest day, August each year (date set by flowering)
• Maraca-making workshop, July-August

What to do

• Tour the lavender greenhouses and hear how essential oils are distilled
• Walk the forest trails with views of Iztaccíhuatl and plant or adopt a tree
• Try guided forest bathing
• Join the Cosecha Lavanda family harvest day in August
• Make maracas in the harvest-season workshop (July-August)
• Bring a picnic or eat at the cafeteria

Season, hours and prices

Season

Open weekends all year; lavender harvest July-August, with the family harvest day in August

Hours

As published in October 2026: Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday by appointment

Good to know

Reservations

Required for weekday visits and groups of more than 8; walk-in on weekends

Tips for your visit

• Weekday visits are by appointment only; message the ranch first.
• Groups of more than eight people should reserve.
• The August harvest day depends on flowering, so confirm the date before you go.
• Picnics are welcome if you prefer to bring your own food.

Getting there

• Address: Carretera Federal México-Puebla km 53.75, Santa Rita Tlahuapan, Puebla 74100
• Phone: 55 4026 4613
• Website: ranchosanmartin.com.mx

Questions

Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free