Esplendor Resort speaks of the history and cultures of Southern Arizona with accents of the Native American, Spanish, Mexican and the historic Old West. Set among rolling mountains and overlooking the lush green Santa Cruz River Valley, Esplendor Resort is a one-of-a-kind destination in the Sonoran Desert. Guests discover a special retreat to treat mind, body and soul to unsurpassed resort services, fine dining, world-class golf on the Robert Trent Jones, Sr. championship course, horseback riding through the Santa ...

Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico is perched on a bluff overlooking an oasis of lush cottonwood trees and grasslands in the high Sonoran Desert; the famous Arizona sunsets are a sight to behold. The resort is located along the Santa Cruz River valley and the historic De Anza Trail, just 45 minutes south of Tucson, Arizona. The Resorts Architecture, decor and ambience speak to the history and culture of the Santa Cruz Valley with accents of the Native American, Spanish, Mexican and the American Old West. Our dining room continues the cultural t ...