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Tumacácori National Historical ParkTheme(s): Native American | Hispanic American | Westward Expansion | |
Description:
Tumacácori National Historical Park, located in the Santa Cruz River Valley in southern Arziona, is the site of one of the oldest Spanish missions in the Southwest. The 45-acre park consists of three distinct units: Tumacácori, Guevavi, and Calabazas. All visitor services and park operations are based out of the Tumacácori unit.
Designations:
National Monument (September 15, 1908)
National Historical Park (August 6, 1990)
Accessibility:
All areas of the park are fully handicapped accessible.
Getting Around:
Allow one-to-two hours for plenty of time to tour both the grounds and
the museum. All areas are accessible by paved foot paths. There are no roads in the park.
Activites:
Educational Programs | Hiking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Tumacácori National Historical Park
Plane:
The closest airport is the Tucson International Airport, which is about 45 miles north of Tumacácori.
Car:
Take Interstate 19 south from Tucson 45 miles to exit 29 and follow the
signs. The park is 18 miles north of Nogales, AZ, which is on the Mexican border.
Attractions:
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Phone:520-398-2252
Nearby Parks:
Saguaro National Park (65 miles)
Fort Bowie National Historic Site (140 miles)
Chiricahua National Monument (180 miles)
Coronado National Memorial (100 miles)
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Contact Information for Tumacácori National Historical Park
Tumacácori National Historical Park
P.O. Box 67
Tumacacori, AZ
85640
Phone: 520-398-2341
Fax: 520-398-9271
Located in Tumacácori, AZ
For more information on Tumacácori National Historical Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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