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Horseback Riding
Great horseback riding
in unspoiled Texas Hill Country. The combination of the ranch and
the adjoining Hill Country State Natural Area offers over 40 miles
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Mountain Biking
Bring
your mountain bike and get in that exercise while enjoying
the beautiful and breathtaking sites! Novice to experienced
bike trails are located adjacent to the ranch.. |
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Hot Tub
After a day in the saddle
or hiking, enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa and enjoy
the fascinating sunset. At night, enjoy thousands of
stars! |
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Private
Lessons
If you ever wanted tolearn to barrel race or run poles, heres your
chance! Additional charge. |
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Hiking
Take along some water and a sandwich to walk through and
enjoy the great vastness of Texas Hill Country. Hike to the top
of the Hill Country State Natural Area and view the entire ranch
and park below you. |
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Tubing
Located just 10 miles away in downtown Bandera. Tube the
crystal-clear Medina River for one, two, three or four hours.
Additional cost. |
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Hay
Rides
Nothing like an old-fashioned
hay ride. See wildlife and relax. Hope you don't mind a little
hay on the seat of your jeans. |
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Day
Trips
Talk to staff about day trips to San Antonio (home of
the Alamo and Riverwalk), Fredericksburg, Boerne, Bandera, Kerrville, or Natural Bridge Caverns. Our 10 passenger
van will take your group to the destination of your choice. Additional
charge. |
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Overnight Campouts
Ride your horse to your campsite, enjoy a great meal cooked
over your campfire, sleep under the stars and then ride your
horse back to the ranch the next day. Additional charge. |
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Round-up
Help us get these cows in
a pen. This is a real cowboy experience and one you will enjoy. |
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Arena
Learn how to Barrel Race
and Pole Bending. Lots of fun and earn ribbons and trophies. |
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Shopping
Great cowboy shopping in nearby Bandera. Antique shopping
in nearby Fredericksburg, Boerne, Comfort and Kerrville. Downtown
San Antonio, home of the Alamo and the Riverwalk, is only one hour
away. |
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Bird Watching
One of the favorite activities of our guests. Bring your binoculars
and guide book. Lots of other wildlife to enjoy, too! |
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Rancho Cortez ~ All Rights Reserved
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A Hill Country Dude Ranch in beautiful Bandera,
Texas
"THE COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD"
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For an authentic Texas experience, go on a dude ranch
vacation at Rancho Cortez! Located in the beautiful Texas Hill
Country, just one hour from San Antonio's world-famous Riverwalk and
the Alamo. Rancho Cortez is a perfect place for family vacations,
ranch holidays, family reunions, weddings, or just to get away for a
day! The ranch offers horseback riding designed to suit every level,
beautiful scenery, luxury accommodations and healthy, home-cooked
meals. The ranch also offers cattle roundups, children's rodeos,
hayrides, campfires, overnight trail rides, hiking, mountain biking
and much more. Fill every day with activity, or just relax out by
the pool, hot tub or hammock.
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We are located adjacent to the
Hill Country State Natural Area,
which
contains over 40 miles of unspoiled trails in a breathtaking
setting. Nearby Bandera has great cowboy shopping, old time saloons
and plenty of cowboys and
cowgirls!
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Come join the Cortez Family for your next
vacation, family gathering or meeting. Or, just come out for an
hour to ride a horse. It's a great place to spend your ranch
holiday!
RANCHO CORTEZ 872 HAY HOLLAR RD. BANDERA,
TEXAS
Stay an hour (just ride), stay a day, stay as long as you
like... YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! |
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