Esplendor Resort at
Rio Rico
Just 40 minutes from Tucson, Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico is set in the heart of Southern Arizona's birding and recreation areas, surrounded by Old Arizona's historic attractions. A unique resort destination featuring simple yet elegant Spanish style lodgings, fine dining, championship golf and a host of recreational opportunities, Esplendor Resort offers ideal accommodations for meetings, conferences, wedding and special group functions.

Forged by the soul of the Old West and the spirit of Old Mexico, the Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico is set among rolling hills, overlooking the lush, green Santa Cruz River Valley. Sweeping views of mountain vistas, deep blue skies, star filled nights, and 300 years of rich history all combine to offer a classic Old World Charm in the heart of Old Arizona. This unique destination invites guests to experience life in an elegant Spanish-inspired hacienda, while enjoying unsurpassed resort services. The resort offers a full range of recreational opportunities like world-class golf on the Robert Trent Jones Sr. championship course; horseback riding through the Santa Cruz River Valley; tennis on four, lighted courts; or simply relaxing poolside.

Guestrooms & Specialty Suites: Tastefully furnished and comfortably elegant, Esplendor Resort has 179 charming guestrooms, and 15 custom-designed specialty suites. The guestrooms boast private patios or balconies, which offer an ideal spot to relax and take in the beautiful panoramic mountain views and spectacular sunsets. Specialty suites include the teepee themed 'Indian King' and 'Indian Double'; the charming western themed 'Cowboy King' and 'Cowboy Suite'; the oversized 'Casa de Patron Suite' which is appointed like a Grand Patron's own home with a separate conference area and two bathrooms; the lovely 'Romantic Suite' which features a four-poster king-sized bed with chaise lounge, separate living area, and an old-world master bathroom; and the Victorian style 'Bordello Suite' featuring rich furnishings and ornate decor. Guestrooms offer all the amenities including hi-speed Wireless Internet access, in-room coffee and movies, room service, refrigerator, work and sitting area, full bath, hair dryer, and iron and ironing board.

Golf & Recreation: Play an original. Esplendor Resort offers one of the few original Robert Trent Jones Senior designed golf courses remaining. Experience 18 magnificent holes beneath the shadows of the San Cayetano Mountains and amidst the beauty of the high Sonoran Desert. Consistently rated one of Arizona’s top public courses, the tree lined fairways play host to many large championship tournaments and locals who want to keep the course a Southern Arizona secret. The course is fair for all levels of experience.

Esplendor's Tennis Center features four lighted hard courts that overlook the lush Santa Cruz Valley. And, led by experienced wranglers, Rio Rico Stables offers a variety of guided trail rides through Cottonwood forests, seasonal streams, pristine wilderness, and over the Southwest territory where Geronimo once roamed. Guests can relax poolside and bask in the warm Arizona sunshine, or enjoy the sauna, Jacuzzi or fitness center facilities.

Dining: Sip on a specialty margarita and sample tasty appetizers in the western-themed Saloon, or indulge your palate under the stars of an Arizona night at the San Cayetano Restaurant. The San Cayetano features delicious Continental fare and mouthwatering Southwestern cuisine served against the scenic backdrop of the Santa Cruz Valley and Mountains. If a laid-back breakfast or lunch is your style, the Santa Rita Grill features indoor and patio-style dining, and offers beautiful views of the golf course and mountains.

Esplendor is famous for their Sunday Brunch which features a fine selection of breakfast entrées and a variety of southwestern and Sonoran specialties. Sunday Brunch is served from 10am-2pm and is $18.95 and $16.95 for seniors. Taste the true cooking traditions of Sonora, Mexico of the Resort's guided chef's culinary tour into Nogales. The tour features a day of eating and tequila while being escorted by the resort's Chef Edgar, through various restaurants, shopping areas and neighborhood tours of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. The Chef's tour is $97.95 per person, however, book a room and the tour (highly recommended that you not drive anywhere that day) for $147.95 per person, based on double occupancy.

Meetings & Weddings: Offering over 56,000 square feet of outdoor and indoor meeting space, plus a dedicated group of staff, Esplendor Resort is an ideal destination for meetings, weddings, and special group functions. Experts in leisure, business and incentive group programs, the Resort can accommodate small group retreats to full-scale meetings and conferences, and is also a great place to hold themed events, group parties, banquets, family and special functions, educational and team building programs, corporate or executive events, and company conventions. From grand to intimate, their unmatched facilities can accommodate any size wedding.

A total of 10,780 square feet of flexible meeting space can accommodate up to 650 guests. There are eleven meeting rooms that range in size from 609 square feet, up to 6,162 square feet. Wireless high-speed internet access, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment is also at your disposal. There is over 45,000 square feet of outdoor event space to enjoy Old West-style cookouts, “tippling” at the saloon, and strolling through Mesquite Gulch, the on-site ghost town. For elegant gatherings, the Sonoran Ballroom offers 6,200 square feet of space, or try the Sunset Deck which overlooks the Resort's Spanish gardens.

Esplendor Resort's sales team can to assist you with any group event and can customize a program to fit your objective. Call (800) 288-4746 or (520) 281-1901 for details.

Just 40 minutes from Tucson International Airport: Located in Southern Arizona, Esplendor Resort is just a scenic 40 minute drive from Tucson, and the for your convenience, the Resort offers transport to and from the airport. The Resort is set in the heart of Southern Arizona's popular birding and natural areas such as Madera Canyon, Lake Patagonia, Pena Blanca Lake and Recreation Area, and Buenos Airies Wildlife Refuge. It is also near to the area's historic attractions including San Xavier del Bac Mission, the Tumacacori Mission, Tubac Presidio State Park, and the Pimeria Alta Historical Society's Museum in Nogales. From the Esplendor Resort, one can experience a number of Southern Arizona's destinations including the art community of Tubac, the wine tasting region of Sonoita and Elgin, the Old-West town of Tombstone, the historic mining town of Bisbee, and you are within minutes from historic downtown Nogales, and colorful Nogales, in Sonora Mexico.

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Uncomplicated. Unpretentious. Unforgettable. Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico is a one-of-a-kind Destination for all.
Address & Location: 1069 Camino Caralampi, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Reservations: (800) 288-4756
Web: www.esplendor-resort.com

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