Tumacácori sits at a cultural crossroads in the Santa Cruz River valley. Here O’odham, Yaqui, and Apache people met and mingled with European Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries, settlers, and soldiers, sometimes in conflict and sometimes in cooperation. Follow the timeworn paths and discover stories that connect us to enduring relationships, vibrant cultures, and traditions of long ago.
Tumacácori National Historical Park
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Good For
Wheelchairs
Families
Hearing Impaired
Visually Impaired
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Stargazing
Orienteering
Guided Tours
Hiking
Wildlife Watching
Tumacácori Entrance Fee - Per Person
Entrance fee is $10.00.
Required for anyone 16 and older unless a guest of other pass holder. Valid for 7 days.
Directions
Tumacácori National Historical Park is located off of Exit 29 of Interstate 19, forty-five miles (80 kilometers) south of Tucson, Arizona, and eighteen miles (26 kilometers) north of Nogales, Arizona.
Weather
Located above the heat of the low desert, Tumacácori National Historical Park is in the mesquite highlands, close to 3,300 feet in elevation, where temperatures are five to ten degrees cooler than Tucson or Phoenix. Visiting the park in this moderate climate is pleasurable during any season of the year but remember to prepare accordingly. Bring layered clothing and drink plenty of water.
