Ghost Ranch Exotics came up on my Tik Tok and I was immediately influenced. I signed up for the…read morecapybara experience, which lets you go into their pen with one additional person before incurring an additional cost. The whole experience is quite entertaining, from before you step in and can hear the peacocks vocalizing to when you leave and get a brief chance to interact with other large animals. The drive over there is through some unpaved roads, so I would recommend taking the drive in something that isn't a sedan if at all possible. It is possible given that I saw other smaller cars on the roads over, but I can't imagine it's fun or great for your vehicle. To be truly prepared for the amount of dust and grime that is on your car after the drive alone, I would allot time for a car wash after everything is said and done. I will caveat that the price point is steep for an encounter that ended up being under thirty minutes, so I saved this for a special occasion. Regardless, if this is within your budget, you are pretty much guaranteed a good time.

Have you ever wanted to cuddle with capybaras, pet a porcupine, or galavant with goats? If so you…read morehave come to the right place! Our tour guide was one of the owners I believe, and you can tell she really cares for each and every animal here at the farm. There are capybaras, emus, tortoises, Patagonian maras, porcupines, warthogs, and many goats just to name a few! They all are pretty friendly so it was a cool experience to pet and give food to each animal. It was an educational tour as well since our guide had a lot of information about each animal to tell us. We went on a locals day where child admission was free with an adult ticket. Check their website for other days if you are a local. There was another day where they were bringing in a fennec fox which would be another awesome experience. The farm is a bit out of the ways if you are traveling from the Phoenix area so be sure to leave enough travel time to get there before your tour. It took us about 90 minutes driving to get there. There's not much around the farm either so be prepared. There's a small gift store near the entrance which sells all sorts of capybara laser cut wood items, water bottles and stickers. Prices at the gift store were reasonable and who can't resist a coaster that says Capyboba or a wooden snack board that says Snackybara?

We had my granddaughters birthday party at Rowell Ranch. She had so much fun. The kids really…read moreenjoyed seeing all the animals! Everyone at Rowell Ranch were so nice and professional. Thank you for giving my granddaughter a birthday she will always remember!

Rowell Ranch is a perfect place for an event or party. With an impeccable, tasteful eye for…read moredecorative detail, the Rowell's will make you feel like one of the family and provide a beautiful outdoor space that is welcoming for all your guests. I recently attended a birthday party there and the candlelit tables, live music and delicious food made for a fab evening. Highly recommend!

Had a day off from work and decided to visit this hidden gem. It's a small, intimate botanical…read moregarden that is absolutely beautiful. My only negative is that I wish there were more areas to sit down and take in the scenery.. I was happy to discover a shaded area with a table and some chairs near a chicken coop where I was able to enjoy Mother Nature. There also are stations to get food to feed the animals like the chicken, duck and fish. Also, when you enter the botanical garden, they give you a wristband that allows you to leave and re-enter for the day which is great especially because there are a couple of fun places with activities and restaurants right in the same area as the garden!!

Beautiful, relaxing, and peaceful. After the garden, we went to eat at the BBQ restaurant and it…read morewas DELICIOUS! Loved it!

So we're in Sanoita to do some wine tasting and thought we'd stop at this alpaca farm first thing…read morein the morning before starting. What a great place to take the kids, and even as adults we enjoyed ourselves as a tour guide was friendly and informative. They have about 40 alpacas on site as well as a few other farm animals. You can tell host enjoy what he was doing was very knowledgeable about everything from feeding, shearing, and turning their wool into products. The tour is only $5, so white reasonably priced. A great way to spend an hour or two. They have a place for the kids to play some Putt-Putt golf. You can find them on harvest house if you want to camp there. They do have a 30 amp plug-in also.

Very well and educational tour and great teaching on how to make yarn from alpaca hair.read more

What a super fun store! They have a great selection of items with excellent quality. The…read morestaff--especially Anthony and Dawn--were incredibly helpful, and I even found a really cool cookbook with mesquite flour recipes. Definitely a spot worth checking out!

Food Conspiracy Co-op is a must-stop for me when I'm in Tucson. They have the best pre-packed…read moremeals, and everything is fresh and clearly labeled -- a lifesaver for vegans. The vegan cranberry quinoa salad and fresh hot soup are delicious with other options like cut beets, thai peanut rice noodles, etc and the vegan rice crispy square with rainbow sprinkles is flat-out addictive (I had to go back for a second after trying my partner's). The bulk section is full of gems too -- I especially love the grain free vegan granola. Prices can run a little high, but it's worth it for what feels like a home cooked meal and because it supports a co-op. In love with the recent update that opened the store all the way through to the back garden and easy parking -- such a great vibe. Go here, smell the herbs, and check out a crystal shop near by. Perfect day. 040725

This was must smaller of a place than we realized. There were a few cute shops to look at and some…read morelive music in the center, which was nice. Overall, doesn't seem like the kind of place to hangout at for a long period of time. The place itself wasn't kept clean. However, I did end up buying some Blueberry Cacao jam from a local shop that ended up being delicious! Also, it is a must to go to La Estrella Bakery. Do not miss this gem! Other than that, there's not a big reason to come here.

The wonderful thing about coming to Mercado San Agustin in Tucson is that it's contained- but in a…read morerelaxing way. This outdoor market is small enough that you can cover the whole place and make a day out of it. It features a nice mix of boutiques, artisan shops and cafes all nestled around a courtyard creating an inviting feel. My kid and I enjoyed a smoothie and fresh pressed juice on a gorgeous warm morning. Even if you aren't shopping, you can still grab a bite from one of the eateries, get a bench or chair and enjoy.

As much as my kid and I wanted to take our time souvenir shopping during our Tucson itinerary, it…read morejust didn't happen. So Del Sol on N. 4th in Tucson, came as an expensive (didn't want to) last resort right before my daughter and I headed to the airport. The owner provided tissue paper to protect a small vase for my mom, 2 color Southwestern jewelry tin boxes and of course, a dream catcher and secured with heavy-duty packing tape. Yes, you can expect to find a wide variety of items that reflect the local culture at Del Sol. And yes, the craftsmanship is all here including traditional clothing, accessories, and OMG- the handcrafted turquoise jewelry- but price wise, is slightly up there.

A very big ,beautiful, clean store. Excellent customer…read moreservice. Convenient location. A great selection of things to buy. Prices you can afford. Keep up the great job! Betty