Rio Rico
Once part of a vast land grant from the King of Spain, Rio Rico finds itself in the unique position of balancing a luxury Four Diamond resort with an unspoiled rural residential ambiance. While coyotes still howl under crystalline skies and the cattle roam free, its par 72 Robert Trent Jones Sr. golf course is listed as one of the finest in the state. Rio Rico’s major attraction is a resort lifestyle, affordable housing, and its proximity to Mexico.
The centerpiece of the modern community is the Rio Rico Resort and Country Club, a pampered oasis surrounded by rugged mountains and pristine Sonoran landscape. During the summer months heat-weary guests from Phoenix and Tucson come to enjoy the brisk climate and legendary cuisine. Hiking, horseback riding and golf can be enjoyed year around—even July and August.
The Par 72 Robert Trent Jones, Sr. golf course is frequently top-listed and one of the finest in Arizona. Critics have called the front nine, “The most beautiful and beastly stretches of golf in Arizona.”