Rancho Cortez

Son had a great time riding a horse. Lots of frien...

Son had a great time riding a horse. Lots of friendly people.

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Very nice place, nice pool, riding was cool, nice ...

Very nice place, nice pool, riding was cool, nice welcoming. I'll be back!

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I've spent time in the Hill Country before and it ...

I've spent time in the Hill Country before and it being the off-season, or rather winter, we looked for something different to do. It was also my friend's 40th birthday so four grown women were looking for something to try and pass the time.

We were a half day for Sunday booking in the winter, s...

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Our family did the 1/2 day experience and it was a...

Our family did the 1/2 day experience and it was absolutely wonderful. We started by getting there around 2 pm and we all did a hour horse back ride. Rusty and Trevor were our trail guides and they were very knowledgeable and helpful and made our experience wonderful. Both cowboys were funny and i...

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Me and my daughter had the best time she got to he...

Me and my daughter had the best time she got to help feed animals. She got to rope and go for a horse back ride she had the best time . thanks to everyone that works there.

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10 out of 10, WOULD recommend! Came here on my ver...

10 out of 10, WOULD recommend! Came here on my very first trip to Texas and was NOT disappointed by any stretch of the imagination. The horses were so sweet, the ride was great, the scenery from the trails was absolutely gorgeous!!!!! And the staff were incredibly polite. Next time I visit Texas I a...

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A great family getaway. If your looking for a real...

A great family getaway. If your looking for a real everyday life on a ranch feel this place is it. These folks are so real and down to earth. If you have a sense of humor then your gonna have some laughs. Remember to just go with the flow, you will fit right in...everyone was friendly like family. ...

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Always the best. Quality horseback riding and work...

Always the best. Quality horseback riding and working out in the gym and in the Texas Hill Country.

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One of the greatest vacation locations in Texas. I...

One of the greatest vacation locations in Texas. I found this ranch on a trip to Bandera. I have returned over and over to ride horses and train in the fitness camp. The detail and care are excellent.

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15 pounds down in 2 weeks!!!

15 pounds down in 2 weeks!!!
I went back in November for the 2 week fitness program and it was INTENSE!!!! Workout 6 days a week for 5+ hours a day, Whew!!! But it was all worth it! The workout consisted of hiking, workout classes at the gym, water aerobics (my favorite), yoga, and a ranch workout ...

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Just got back from spending the end of Spring Brea...

Just got back from spending the end of Spring Break on the Ranch (our first time there). We (46 male, 39 female, 15 female) all loved it. To sum up the stay/experience: 1) the horse rides go out about every hour, but sometimes lag for unknown reasons (weather?). The rides are fantastic (at least, f...

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Great place! Took my daughter horseback riding for...

Great place! Took my daughter horseback riding for the first time on Christmas Eve and she loved it! I can't wait to take her again.

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My family visited for the day and it was so incred...

My family visited for the day and it was so incredibly fun. The owner is super involved, even coming over to the fire and having a beer with us.
They were incredibly sweet with my nervous 6 year old, teaching her to ride a horse.
It was amazing!!

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This place was awesome! We did a half day.. got to...

This place was awesome! We did a half day.. got to ride horses, do a hay ride, got a yummy dinner.. they really made you feel at home.

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Amazing family time! Everyone so welcoming and mad...

Amazing family time! Everyone so welcoming and made us feel at home. Such an amazing way to disconnect and enjoy the country. Kids were sad to leave and never once had time to miss electronics!

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The whole experience was amazing the entire staff ...

The whole experience was amazing the entire staff were very helpful. The weight lost program is the best around. I miss the Rancho Cortez family.

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This place is just incredible!!! We had the best e...

This place is just incredible!!! We had the best experience here! Thank you so much to the whole team! Beautiful place featuring great attractions - bourse back riding, lasso lessons, cattle feeding. Great place for families abs getaways.
Special thank you to the chef - food was absolutely deliciou...

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My daughter and I just got back from our stay at R...

My daughter and I just got back from our stay at Rancho Cortez. Both of us were heartbroken that we had to leave. We were treated like family with amazing hospitality, kindness, and great food! My daughter is passionate about horses and our days were filled with small lessons (learning to saddle a ...

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My husband and I (from Italy) spent a weekend at R...

My husband and I (from Italy) spent a weekend at Rancho Cortez last year in October. We've been so lucky to have the whole Ranch for us! We had a lot of fun, many activities and literally personalized food because we do hot eat meat.
We felt at home and we also had the chance to meet manager's chi...

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The place is beautiful, the horses are so big and ...

The place is beautiful, the horses are so big and well kept. The gentleman and the young ladies that took us out on the trail ride were very friendly and polite. The cook was the best he was so patient and took us around the property to see everything. We got to meet sunny and Cher, their new ba...

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WE RECENTLY VISITED THE CORTEZ RANCH FOR THE FIRST...

WE RECENTLY VISITED THE CORTEZ RANCH FOR THE FIRST TIME MOSTLY FOR THE KIDS TO EXPERIENCE HORSE BACK RIDING. WE BOOKED A FULL DAY SINCE WE SAW ON THE WEBSITE ALL THESE ACTIVITIES THAT THE KIDS COULD EXPERIENCE SUCH AS "ROPING" -LASSO, FEEDING THE LONG HORNS/COWS, CAMP FIRE, INTERACTING WITH THE HOR...

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My husband booked a day trip to Rancho Cortez for ...

My husband booked a day trip to Rancho Cortez for my birthday. We had an absolute blast! The trail rides had beautiful scenery and the horses were all very sweet and super responsive to riders. Everyone who worked at the ranch was also very welcoming!

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This was amazing! My boyfriend and I purchased the...

This was amazing! My boyfriend and I purchased the half day option for horseback riding, roping, cattle feeding, dinner, and campfire.

When we arrived, Trevor, a ranch-hand, directed us to park next to the main office. We met Larry Cortez, the owner of the ranch. Nice guy! Signed all the paperwor...

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Incredibly authentic experience in this family run...

Incredibly authentic experience in this family run ranch. Larry the owner is a true rural Texan through and through, everyone was so welcoming and lovely. You just have to go, exceeded all my expectations.

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Awesome awesome place to stay. Cannot say enough a...

Awesome awesome place to stay. Cannot say enough about Larry and the crew here. Cabins were clean and well kept, food was fantastic (some meals were just incredible - french toast bake!!), scenery is breathtaking, and the folks go out of their way to make sure you're having a good time. Trevor is th...

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This ranch is one of the beat I have been too!!! ...

This ranch is one of the beat I have been too!!! The folks were very nice. They treat their guests like family. The food is what you expect from a ranch. Comfort foods with a twist of fancy. The cook has most needs and wants covered. The
Wrangler TREVOR was a sweetheart. Very knowledgeable a...

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Great one day experience in Cowboy country!

Great one day experience in Cowboy country!
Change of scenery guaranteed, atmosphere thanks to a guitarist. In short, great memory!

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Great crew and lots to do. Really good food and ap...

Great crew and lots to do. Really good food and appreciate that they accommodate vegetarians. Hot tub was great too.

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I made a road trip with my Grandson and decided a ...

I made a road trip with my Grandson and decided a few nights on a Dude Ranch would be special. I made the right decision! My Grandson had an amazing time riding horses and dreaming about what it must have been like to be a Cowboy. As a Grandmother..... something sparked in me, where I felt young...

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It was fun. We got to do stuff I would normally no...

It was fun. We got to do stuff I would normally not be able to do. We got to round up a horse, ride a horse and many more. I even got to see them put a horse shoe on.

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We are a couple who had the pleasure of spending h...

We are a couple who had the pleasure of spending half of a day with Larry today! It started with the most picturesque trail ride I ve ever been on, followed by some actually educational lasso lessons, some amazing cool off time in the quaint outdoor pool area, an up-close and personal hand feeding e...

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Wonderful place to get the cowboy experience, grea...

Wonderful place to get the cowboy experience, great team, Larry the owner is a pure character. This is a must during a visit in Texas.
The horse riding and the view was amazing.

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WORST TRIP EVER! Will review in detail upon return...

WORST TRIP EVER! Will review in detail upon return from vacation....including videos and photos because, without them, you may not even believe it!!

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Had a great time at Rancho Cortez. Beautiful scene...

Had a great time at Rancho Cortez. Beautiful scenery for the trail ride, everyone was super friendly, my daughter loved all the animals and the pool. It was nice to unplug and enjoy some fresh air. Would definitely recommend for a family get away!!!

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We did the half day visit with our 3 kids, ages 4,...

We did the half day visit with our 3 kids, ages 4, 8, and 10 and had an amazing experience! Our 8 year-old, who has anxiety and OCD did wonderfully throughout the day, especially with the horses who all seemed to calm her down. The trail ride is stunning, the horses are majestic, and the wranglers a...

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I had a great time as camper at the sleep away cam...

I had a great time as camper at the sleep away camp I learned a lot and got second place in the rodeo. It was my second time.

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We did 1 day and loved it! Horseback riding is aw...

We did 1 day and loved it! Horseback riding is awesome! We'll be going back to spend an entire week on the Ranch.

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I spent a full day at Ranch Cortez with my family ...

I spent a full day at Ranch Cortez with my family of 4 and some friends on March 18th, 2018. We went on two horseback rides through their beautiful ranch. We also enjoyed swimming in their pools, learning to lasso, hiking trails, hay ride, feeding longhorn cattle, s mores over an open fire and more....

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Highly recommend checking this place out ! Really ...

Highly recommend checking this place out ! Really friendly staff!!

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Howdy, Y'all! Oh my gosh! This was a great stay at...

Howdy, Y'all! Oh my gosh! This was a great stay at the ranch. We came with our Polish friends to briefly taste a life of cowboys and cowgirls and the stay was a blast! We rode the horses (thank you cowboy Trevor!), practiced roping, fed the longhorns, ate Texan cuisine, talk with the super-friendly ...

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My fiance and I had such a fun experience at the r...

My fiance and I had such a fun experience at the ranch, we look forward to going back with friends. Can not say enough wonderful things about our day and I highly encourage anyone looking for a outdoor excursion to go to Rancho cortez. We loved the staff, animals and being outdoors!

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Rancho Cortez is a beautiful Ranch! There s nothi...

Rancho Cortez is a beautiful Ranch! There s nothing like the Texas Hill Country!

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Can t say enough about this amazing place and the ...

Can t say enough about this amazing place and the family who owns/runs it!!!! My 4-year old, Hudson truly believes he is an all-star horse trainer. We will be back as often as possible!!
<3 The Donham family

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Went for my honeymoon and it was my wife's favorit...

Went for my honeymoon and it was my wife's favorite day of the entire week.

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From my 8-year-old grandson about our day trip: "M...

From my 8-year-old grandson about our day trip: "My favorite part was riding on Ace, my horse. It was my first time to ride on horseback. I liked the food, too. It was also really fun to climb the trees, swim in the pool, feed the cattle and hold two baby goats. Trevor, our trail leader, was really ...

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Did the half day package and had a great time. We...

Did the half day package and had a great time. We started with learning how to lasso and then had an hour horse ride. I felt very safe on the horses. Afterwards we sat around and had a few beers and just got to know each other. We then took a tractor to feed the cows which for me was the highligh...

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Good welcome and the cabin was great. But none of ...

Good welcome and the cabin was great. But none of the employees (neither the owner) wore a mask during this period of Covid-19, as most of the places in the Hill Country... I was very disappointed by the activities. The only activities were the horse ride, the lasso, seeing the owner feeding the cat...

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Beautiful place like the beautiful cowboys.

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You won't get any bacon or sausage for breakfast h...

You won't get any bacon or sausage for breakfast here. Just microwaved ham! How's that for authentic cowboy grub?

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Coming here was the highlight of my trip to Texas!...

Coming here was the highlight of my trip to Texas!! Made my first riding experience wonderful. The horses are so sweet and the people that work here are kind, fun and welcoming. Definitely will come back to Rancho Cortez again!!!

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If you are looking for FUN whether it be with fami...

If you are looking for FUN whether it be with family, your bestie, or a group of friends, THIS is the place to go! Saddle up for a day of ropeing, riding, ranch handling, great stories by the campfire and a few lessons on good manners, authentic hospitality, and good eating! Larry, Cheryl, KD, Tri...

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My wife and I went to this ranch for our one year ...

My wife and I went to this ranch for our one year anniversary 5/25/20, and it was awesome!
Bob & Larry were great, the food was really good, everything and everyone was so nice.
The horses were healthy and well taken care of, can't wait to go back with friends this September. Highly recommended if...

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Trevor was a great guide and led our entire group ...

Trevor was a great guide and led our entire group of 6 through the trails very comfortably. He kept us laughing at his jokes through our entire ride. Most of us were first timers but the entire team kept us very well informed the entire time. The kind lady in the office was also great and got us all...

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We were looking for a ranch to hang out at and Ran...

We were looking for a ranch to hang out at and Rancho Cortez was close to San Antonio. We booked a half day for my wife and I. When we arrived at 1:00, we signed release forms (even though there really was no explanation of the forms provided). Everyone was pleasant enough. No instructions were give...

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Went on a full day trip with friends and totally e...

Went on a full day trip with friends and totally enjoyed our day! Larry was the consummate host and devoted lots of quality time to us. Mark lead us on some beautiful trail rides, and Trevor presented tasty desserts at lunch and dinner. Riding, roping, racing, and swimming all made a great day, than...

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A fun place with an excellent fitness plan. Quiet ...

A fun place with an excellent fitness plan. Quiet and beautiful and peaceful. Nice hiking trails. Animals and campfires and good food. If you want to get in shape you can't do much better than this. I particularly liked the water aerobics but all kinds of great fitness activities. Highly recommended...

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Great place to visit with the kids. Butch the Cowb...

Great place to visit with the kids. Butch the Cowboy was fun, easy going and full of jokes. The trail was fantastic. The horse look healthy and very well cared for. It's a long drive from San Antonio!

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I can't say enough good things about this place, t...

I can't say enough good things about this place, the staff and the owner. What a welcoming, fun, hospitable, beautiful atmosphere. We missed breakfast by accident and the chefs were kind enough to stay behind and make a special meal for us and our two year old. The food was home-made and amazing!...

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Stayed at Ranco Cortez for the weekend; two nights...

Stayed at Ranco Cortez for the weekend; two nights, all food and 4 1-hour rides. I had a great time. The folks are courteous and very helpful and you can set your own pace with available activities. All in all, a wonderful weekend.

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Looking for a dude ranch experience? I loved my vi...

Looking for a dude ranch experience? I loved my visit to Rancho Cortez. The staff are incredibly nice and accommodating, the setting is charming, and getting away from it all is a real treat. The accommodations range from rough (top bunk anyone?) to comfortable (the cabins have real beds), and the f...

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My wife, 3 kids (11,10,10) and I did a half day at...

My wife, 3 kids (11,10,10) and I did a half day at the ranch and had a wonderful time. We arrived at 1pm and were greeted by welcoming staff. We filled out some information and release forms and given a map and rundown of the ranch, activities, and amenities.

We explored the ranch, played with th...

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Had a great time. Staff is outstanding!!!! Will ...

Had a great time. Staff is outstanding!!!! Will return in awhile!!

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What a fantastic experience. Truly hospitable folk...

What a fantastic experience. Truly hospitable folks, gorgeous property, fun non stop activities and delicious food. We laughed all day with our group and Mr. Larry! The trick roper show add on was super fun. A must for your group activity!!! We stayed the night and had the best sleep of our lives. ...

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In my opinion absolutely the best ranch to go to f...

In my opinion absolutely the best ranch to go to for the real cowboy experience

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Beautiful!!!

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My 22 year old daughter has loved horses since she...

My 22 year old daughter has loved horses since she was a toddler. She was home from the military before deploying for six months. Rancho Cortez seemed to be the perfect adventure to make memories with her. I cannot recommend them enough. We enjoyed two trail rides through the beautiful Texas hill co...

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The scenery is beautiful and all of the staff is g...

The scenery is beautiful and all of the staff is great. It is great place to relax and discover yourself again.

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Great place! It is a bit pricey if you are staying...

Great place! It is a bit pricey if you are staying two nights and want the full program, but it is worth. However, if you are taking two times a ride a day, you may want to talk to the cowboys to change the trail from time to time otherwise you are riding the same one again and again.

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Me and my daughter booked a one night stay at ranc...

Me and my daughter booked a one night stay at rancho Cortez and it was amazing! Larry the owner was very interactive as well as all the other staff they always asked how we were doing and enjoying our stay. Among our guided horse rides we fed the Longhorns and cows, petted some goats had a little sh...

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My 2 night/2 day experience: 1. On the trail ride,...

My 2 night/2 day experience: 1. On the trail ride, cowboys told offensive racial and gender related jokes...totally ridiculous. 2. Safety was dismissed. Although on intake forms I had checked the box that my family chose to wear riding helmets, all helmets were hanging on a rail and they were pooled...

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It was a great 1/2 day experience. Included horse ...

It was a great 1/2 day experience. Included horse ride , Lasso class, feeding the cattle and dinner.

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Wonderful experience. The ranch was friendly, know...

Wonderful experience. The ranch was friendly, knowledgeable, professional and made you feel right at home. We had fun and learned alot while horseback riding. Feeding the long horns was a blast, learning how to lasso was great. The dinner was excellent and the pool was refreshing. Don't miss a fun d...

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