The Rancho Cortez Experience

Rancho Cortez is a dude ranch open year-round in the heart of Texas Hill Country. We're just 60 miles northwest of San Antonio and 10 miles northwest of Bandera, the historic "Cowboy Capital of the World."

With a broad array of wildlife species and ruggedly beautiful landscape as far as the eye can see, our ranch is the perfect escape from urban life.

The Cortez Family is proud to extend to our guests the true flavor of a Texas Hill Country vacation. Take a break from the city and come enjoy our authentic:

Horseback Riding

Western-Style Lodging

Fun Activities

Home-Cooked Meals

Overnight Campouts

Fitness Options

Our ranch borders the scenic Hill Country State Natural Area. This 5,500-acre park, with over 4o miles of hiking and riding trails, is a not-to-be missed experience.

At Rancho Cortez, you can enjoy traditional dude ranch fun or an invigorating fitness program--many families take advantage of both! Take a look at a typical day for your dude ranch vaction or your fitness stay at the Ranch.

New experiences, local culture, great activities, and true Texan hospitality await you at Rancho Cortez. You are always welcome!