Fodor's Expert Review Rancho La Esmeralda
Calle Salvador Chavez 47, 46900, Mexico
Catering to small groups and family outings, this ranch-style lodging near the entrance to town also accepts individual travelers. All interiors are pine-wood simple, with ceiling beams and tile roofs, and plain furnishings. The villas have kitchens, and most have a porch and fireplace; many sport a king-size bed. This working ranch offers horseback riding and also rents bicycles and ATVs. Because most guests are Guadalajarans on weekends, prices are discounted 20% Sunday through Thursday.
PROS
- newer construction
- fireplaces and king-size beds
- swimming pool
CONS
- 10-minute drive from town center
- bumpy cobblestoned entry road
- pool may lack maintenance
