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Tanque Verde Ranch
14301 East Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85748
520-296-6275


Set in Tucson's Rincon Mountain foothills, Tanque Verde Ranch has always held a special place in the Sonoran Desert…first for the Hohokam Indians who settled along the creek beds and later for the adventuresome ranchers who ran their cattle high up into the mountain valleys.

It's complex beauty, even today, has a way of making you stop and take notice…a place to reflect, to re-discover, to enjoy…it's scenic, tranquil beauty, coupled with an energy of activities, make kicking back and lazing under the Arizona sun a complete rejuvenating experience you'll never forget.

Come…explore the desert, experience the West. There is nothing else like it. Whether you're on horseback or out on a day hike, you will discover a unique and exciting world…all as you unwind at the Tanque Verde Ranch, where you'll find the Best in Western Pleasures.

High, Wide and Handsome.

That's the kind of living Tanque Verde Ranch offers. High - nestled 2,800 feet high in the foothills of three colorful mountains, The Tanque Verde, The Rincons and The Catalinas…Wide - the ranch's east border is part of the rugged 1,385,307 acre Coronado National Forest, with the 63,000 acre Saguaro National Park to the south…Handsome - Rafael Carillo founded the ranch in the 1880's and the Tanque Verde R/C brand was officially registered in 1904. Jim Converse transformed the working cattle ranch into a dude ranch in the 1920's and today the Cote Family continues to confirm these traditions.

Tanque Verde Ranch relates a lifestyle from the Old West to the vibrancy of the New West, where you'll sit "Tall in the Saddle" on your Western Holiday.

There's so much to do…

  • Wake up in one of our Southwestern Style Casitas and watch the morning sun spread out over our "Living Desert…"
  • Ride through the old mesquite corrals from your own Cowboy breakfast of chili eggs and blueberry pancakes…
  • Hike the Sonoran Desert and study animal habitats with our Resident Naturalists…
  • Mount up for an All-Day Pack Trip and experience the expanse of the Old West with it's giant Saguaros and prickly cacti.
  • Enjoy competitive fun on our sun-drenched tennis courts…Swim in one of our three sparkling pools…Unwind after a full day in the relaxing whirlpool of El Sonora Spa.
  • Toast an Arizona sunset from the historic Ranch Ramada and then relive your day in the warmth of our Gourmet Dining Room.

    Whatever your pleasure, the day is never long enough.

  • RATES
    Dec - Apr $350 - $535 (all inclusive)
    May - Sept $280 - $395
    Based on double occupancy


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