Arizona is the 6th largest state in the U.S., with a diverse heritage, culture, and landscapes, so there’s a lot to do here. Explore some of Ruben’s favorite things to do across Arizona:
Rancho Ochoa
Phoenix Zoo
Spring Training
South Mountain Park
Cocina Madrigal
West Fork Trail
Mother Road Brewing
Navajo Nation
El Charro
Hotel Congress
Tamale Festival
Havasu Falls
Hoover Dam
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Phoenix
Rancho Ochoa
Ruben grew up going to Mexican rodeos, so he never misses a chance to swing by Rancho Ochoa for the music, food, and bull riding.
02
Phoenix
Phoenix Zoo
Ruben loves visiting the Phoenix Zoo with his family.
03
Phoenix
Spring Training
A life-long Cubs fan, Ruben enjoys taking his family to games at their spring training home in Phoenix.
04
Phoenix
South Mountain Park
South Mountain Park gives Ruben and his kids a chance to hike, right in their own backyard.
05
Phoenix
Cocina Madrigal
Ruben will tell you that to find the best Mexican food in Phoenix, you have to stop by the Cocina Madrigal.
06
Sedona
West Fork Trail
Isla’s favorite hike in Arizona is one of Ruben’s favorite too!
07
Flagstaff
Mother Road Brewing
Flagstaff is home to many local breweries, including one of Ruben’s favorite, Mother Road Brewing Co.
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Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation
The Navajo Code Talkers Monument in Window Rock honors the more than 400 Navajo men who used their language to help Marines securely communicate during World War II. As a Marine himself, Ruben makes it a point to stop by and pay his respects.
09
Tucson
El Charro
When in Tucson, Ruben always orders El Charro’s legendary chimichangas.
10
Tucson
Hotel Congress
If you catch Ruben in Tucson around happy hour, chances are he’s enjoying a margarita at Hotel Congress.
11
Sommerton
Tamale Festival
Ruben has had the honor of not only attending the Somerton Tamale Festival but getting to be a judge. His ruling? Every tamale in Somerton is a winner.
12
Havasu
Havasu Falls
Ruben believes in meeting every Arizonans where they’re at. That includes hiking the 10-mile, 2,000-foot descent on the Havasupai Trail to visit the Supai Tribe in the Grand Canyon.
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Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam
It’s hard to describe Hoover Dam until you’ve seen it for yourself. The 60-story dam is as thick as two football fields and generates enough power for nearly 20 million people.