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Tumacácori National Historical Park

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Tumacácori National Historical Park preserves the ruins of three Spanish missions, established in the 18th century. Visitors come to learn about the cultural history of the area and the impact of European colonization on Native American communities.

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The park offers a glimpse into the past through its preserved structures and artifacts. It serves as a reminder of the complex interactions between different cultures and the legacy of these missions in Arizona's history.

In pictures

folklorico dancers in front of church
folklorico dancers in front of church

Things to do

See More Missions
4 Hours · Winter/Spring

Tumacácori National Historical Park actually includes THREE missions, not just one. Plan ahead to see Guevavi...

Become a Tumacácori Junior Ranger
30-60 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The complex narrative of Tumacácori doesn't have to be dry or confusing. You just need the right feathered gui...

Explore the Mission Grounds
10-60 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The biggest draw to Tumacácori will likely be the grand, 3-story adobe church at its center. But a mission was...

Hike the Santa Cruz River
30 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The Santa Cruz River forms a ribbon of life in the Pimería Alta. Whether walking to its edge or along its leng...

Join a Guided Tour
1-4 Hours · Winter/Spring

Guided tours of various types may be offered throughout the year. In park whose story is complex and nuanced,...

Hike the Anza Trail from Tumacácori to Tubac, AZ
2-6 Hours · Winter/Spring

Hike through shady cottonwood galleries and mesquite bosques along this six-mile stretch of the Anza Trail bet...

Indulge Your Senses
Winter/Spring

A visit to Tumacácori may include a truly sensory experience with one of our historic craft demonstrators. The...

Catch a Special Event
30-120 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Live events like the annual La Fiesta de Tumacácori, bring history into the present. Demonstrations, performan...

Go Natural in a Historical Park
Winter/Spring

Nature in a historical park? Yes! The park's many habitats, both natural and cultivated, make its small area p...

Admire Art and Architecture
20-60 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The visitor center and museum building was designed to be an interpretive experience that embodied the histori...

Practical

At a glance

Established
1908
Open
Daily 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Price
Per Person $10
Accessibility
partially accessible
Address
1895 E Frontage Road, Tumacacori, AZ 85640
Opening hours
Daily 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Phone
5203775060
Price
~$10
Website
www.nps.gov

Things to know

Expect limited parking during peak hours.
Tickets can be purchased at the visitor center.
Plan to spend at least two hours to explore the site.
Dress for the weather, as much of the park is outdoors.

Photo: NPS Photo