Strengthen your skills as a guide and prepare to respond confidently to emergencies in the outdoors. Join the Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course at Rancho Cacachilas and learn essential first aid techniques in a remote setting, including CPR and AED use. You’ll be supported by certified instructors, hands-on realistic practice, and all the necessary equipment for a high-quality learning experience.
As part of Rancho Cacachilas’ commitment to education, regeneration, and community well-being, we offer a safe and collaborative space where you can learn, share, and grow. You’ll enjoy healthy meals that complement the pace of the course, and if you choose the lodging option, dinner and breakfast are also included so you can fully focus on your training. An experience that prepares you, connects you, and transforms you.
Itinerary
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7:00 AM – Meet at the gate
Transportation to the course siteTheoretical and practical foundations
Scenarios and simulations1:00 PM – Lunch
Theoretical and practical foundations
Scenarios and simulationsOptional CPR & AED module
End of the day (optional camping at the ranch)
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7:00 AM – Meet again and transportation
Scenarios, simulations, and Q&A
1:00 PM – Lunch
Evaluation and course closing
Highlights
Wounds and bleeding
Fractures and dislocations
Burns and head/spinal injuries
Allergies and anaphylactic shock
Dehydration, stings, and bites
Bandaging and patient assessment techniques
CPR and AED — and much more!
Date
28-29 Octubre
Duration
2 days of WFA from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with lunch on both days
What's included
Theoretical and practical training in wilderness first aid
Optional module on CPR and AED use
Certified instructors and high-quality materials.
Official SOLO certification.
Coffee breaks and energizing, healthy meals on both days
Equipment for first aid and CPR/AED practice.
Access to and use of the ranch facilities.
What to Bring:
Notebook and pen
Flashlight and pocket knife
Old clothes you can get dirty (required for simulations)
Hat, sunscreen, and comfortable clothing
Containers for at least 2L of water
Watch with a second hand
Camping backpack
Sleeping pad or Therm-a-Rest
Bandanas, personal first aid kit, 10 m rope (paracord or similar)
Valid CPR certification (if applicable)
WFA | COURSE ONLY
The course content and materials are in English
PRICE PER PERSON
Adults: $4,500 Pesos MXN
(Includes 2 days of WFA from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and lunch both days)
If you already have a valid CPR certificate or decide not to take this module, you’ll receive a discount of 500 MXN.
Extras
Course with camping option:
$6,000 MXN
Includes everything listed above +
Dinner on Day 1
Camping space on our grounds
Breakfast on Day 2
Discount: -$500 MXN if you do not take the CPR and AED module
Optional round-trip transportation from La Paz: +$500 MXN
Contact us by Whatsapp.
Call to reserve: (612)114 0472
contact@ranchocacachilas.com
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