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Tanque Verde Ranch
Tucson, Arizona, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Don Emilio Carrillo founded this Tucson ranch in 1868 as Buena Vista. Bandits hanged him in 1904; he survived and lived until 1908. Jim Converse turned it into a guest ranch in 1928 and built the Ramada. Brownie Cote bought it in 1957, and the Cote family still owns it: 640 acres plus tens of thousands of leased acres, one of Tucson's oldest continuously running businesses.
- Opened 1868
- Neighborhood: Tanque Verde
About Tanque Verde Ranch
- Founded in 1868 by Don Emilio Carrillo as the Buena Vista Ranch, the property has operated as a guest ranch since 1928.
- Carrillo was hanged by bandits in 1904 but survived the attack, living on until his death in 1908.
- The Cote family has owned the ranch since 1957, and it spans 640 acres plus roughly 60,000 leased acres.
History
Tanque Verde Ranch outside Tucson, Arizona, was founded in 1868 by Don Emilio Carrillo (originally the Buena Vista/Cebadilla Ranch) and became a guest ranch in 1928 when Jim Converse built the Ramada. Brownie Cote bought it in 1957, and the Cote family still owns it. The ranch spans 640 acres plus tens of thousands of leased acres and is one of Tucson's oldest continuously running businesses.
The setting
7 miles from Agua Caliente Regional Park.
Restaurants and bars
- The Dog House Saloon at The Tanque Verde Ranch — Bar · Bar
Experiences
- Horseback riding — Horses to ride, fish to catch, and Western activities, per USA Today and Newsweek entries.
- Sunrise breakfasts on the trail — Guests enjoy sunrise breakfasts on the trail, as described in the Newsweek entry.
- Desert exploration on foot, horseback or mountain bike — Wedding party and guests can explore the desert on foot, horseback, or by mountain bike.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- All-inclusive
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