Quick Facts
Location:
Rancho de las Cabras is managed by the National Park Service as part of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in San Antonio, Texas. You can visit Rancho de las Cabras as part of a guided tour with a park ranger from San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Significance:
Rancho de las Cabras served as a mission outpost for the San Francisco Mission Espada, which is about 30 miles north. Both missions were on the San Antonio River, which played a vital role in shaping Texas.
Tucked away in a protected prairie are ruins belonging to one of the first ranches in Texas. You can only visit Rancho de las Cabras as part of a guided tour with a park ranger from San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Meet the park ranger in Floresville, Texas to explore the stories, myths, and mysteries surrounding Rancho de las Cabras.
Safety Considerations
Plan your visit: Guided Programs - San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Archeology matters! Find out what the earth reveals about Rancho de las Cabras.
Read more about the forgotten outpost that helped make Texas the cowboy and cattle capital.
Site Information
Location (Floresville, Texas; Contact San Antonio Missions National Historical Park to sign-up for a guided tour.)
Program length is approximately 2 hours. Reservations required with limited availability (20) and first come first serve. To reserve your spot please e-mail us and include your name, email, phone number and # in party.
This site is only accessible through guided programs.
More Site Information
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
