Bandera, Texas
THE EXPERIENCE
Where Every Moment Tells a Story
The Mayan Dude Ranch sits on 350 acres along the Medina River, a mile southwest of downtown Bandera, the Texas Hill Country town that calls itself the Cowboy Capital of the World. Judy and Don Hicks took over the ranch in 1951, and four generations of the Hicks family now help run it.
It is an easygoing, family-friendly ranch that works well for a few nights as well as a full week. Each overnight stay includes three meals and two horseback rides on Hill Country trails, plus the ranch’s daily program: breakfast hayrides, trick-roping demonstrations, country-and-western dinner concerts and longhorn rides, with swimming and tubing on the Medina in warm weather. Adults can end the day at the watering hole in the main lodge.
Guests choose between lodge rooms and private cabins. San Antonio is about an hour’s drive away, which makes the Mayan an easy add-on to a Texas trip. Ask the ranch for current rates and seasonal programs.
Price Range
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Accommodations
Cabins, Lodge rooms
Typical stay length: Flexible; nightly stays
Riding Level
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Seasons
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ADVENTURES AWAIT
Activities & Experiences
Horseback riding
Live music
Swimming
COMFORT & CARE
Amenities
- Bar & saloon
- Main lodge
Questions about Mayan Dude Ranch
What is included at the Mayan Dude Ranch?
Each overnight stay includes three meals and two horseback rides, plus the ranch's daily activities.
Where is the Mayan Dude Ranch?
On the Medina River a mile southwest of Bandera, Texas, about an hour from San Antonio.
Who runs the Mayan Dude Ranch?
The Hicks family, who took over in 1951. Four generations help run it today.
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Bandera, Texas • 350 Mayan Ranch Rd, Bandera, TX