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    • Forest
    • Trees
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About Us

the origin

El Durancho was purchased from the Billy Graham Foundation in 2022 by the Durand family, who have been visiting this beautiful country since 2012 and simply fell in love with the people, the respect for nature and the land. 

our values

Work hard. Be kind. Do good.

"I was intrigued by the possibility of a simpler life surrounded by nature. A place that we could explore, restore and give back. There‘a no master plan, only a direction - better every day." 

OUR VISION

helping PEOPLE (ESPECIALLY CHILDREN)

Restoring the ranch is our responsibility, but improving the lives of the community and our future generations is our greater purpose. Everything we do will serve that ultimate goal. 

IMAGINATION GONE WILD

lake @ base camp

lake @ base camp

lake @ base camp

2 acre lake at base camp. 

hobbit hang out

lake @ base camp

lake @ base camp

We'll build some amazing homes, ideally two a year. A hobbit hang out, a jungle tree house, a castle, our imaginations will dictate.  

Cloud Camp

lake @ base camp

Cloud Camp

On the highest point in the center of the property we're building Cloud Camp. This is where we'll offer amazing classes to stretch the mind.

build Shop

your imagination

Cloud Camp

We're building a workshop where we can stretch our skills and learn everything from wood working to welding to glass blowing. 

your imagination

your imagination

your imagination

El Durancho is the canvas, our work and imagination the brush. We'll make it a place to remember.

VISITING

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

We normally rent a 4x4 from Sixt Rental Car near the San Jose Airport but you can also take a shuttle to Manuel Antonio and then a taxi to the ranch, which is 13 miles away. 

WEATHER

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

Weather is very consistent year around and feels between 65F at night and 80-85F during the day. The rainy season is May through November.  

NEARBY HOTELS

TRANSPORTATION

NEARBY HOTELS

Stay on the beach in Parrita (9 miles away) at the Cocomar Beachfront or if you want a bit more touristy destination, we recommend the Tulemar Resort in Manuel Antonio. 

THE RANCHERS

CLINTON

CLINTON

CLINTON

Ranch Manager 

DARLING

CLINTON

CLINTON

First Hand

Jacinto

CLINTON

Jacinto

Second Hand

GEAR

made for dirt

made for sweat

made for sweat

El Durancho Tshirt

made for sweat

made for sweat

made for sweat

El Durancho Hat

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

We’re looking for a few of people who have the time, skills and desire to create something special. We'll provide the canvas, you provide the passion.

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