The land
Three ranches, one reserve.
7,290 hectares of protected nature in Durango.
The reserve
Terra Custodia is one reserve held across three neighbouring ranches in Durango — 7,290 hectares of sierra, volcanic crater and grassland kept wild on purpose. What we protect, we share only with those who keep it with us.
- 7,290
- hectares protected
- 3
- ranches
- 1
- reserve
- 18
- bird species
On the map
Where they lie
Three neighbouring ranches across the Durango highlands.
Durango, Mexico
Nº 01
The living gateway
Rancho Las Yucas1,190 ha
Minutes from Durango, the reserve's working heart: cattle drives and horses, a permaculture centre, and the dawn birdsong that gives our birdwatching its home.
Getting there
10 min from the airport · 7 min from downtown Durango
What unfolds here
Horse riding · Cattle drive · Permaculture center · Birdwatching · Hiking · Glamping
Nº 02
The volcanic heart
Rancho El Ojo5,100 ha
The largest of the three, wrapped around an ancient volcanic crater. Explore lava caves and ATV trails, taste mezcal drawn from its own vinata, and sleep beside the volcano itself.
Getting there
90 min from the airport · 40 min from El Saltito waterfall
What unfolds here
Volcano house · Mezcal distillery · Volcanic crater · Caves · ATV routes · Birdwatching · Glamping
Nº 03
The wild high country
Rancho El Rosillo1,000 ha
A thousand hectares of untouched sierra where the reserve meets open sky. Days are for hunting and horseback; nights for dinners laid under some of the darkest skies in Durango.
Getting there
50 min from the airport · 60 min from downtown Durango
What unfolds here
Hunting · Horse riding · Hiking · Dinner under the stars · Untouched views · Glamping
Come see the land.
Only members may stay on the reserve. Speak with our steward to plan a visit.