TumacÁCori National Historical Park

National Park Service, Arizona.

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.

Activities and Experiences

  • TumacÁCori National Historical Park Tours

Site Passes

  • TumacÁCori National Historical Park Site Pass

Nearby Activities

  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Wildlife Viewing

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.

Additional Information

  • Tumacácori National Historical Park Official Website
  • Tumacácori National Historical Park Map

Photo Gallery

  • Tumacácori National Historical Park
  • Visitors Exploring the Mission GroundsVisitors can explore the mission grounds, the visitor center, and river corridor all in a single afternoon.
  • Milky Way over the Bell TowerSeveral times each year, the park opens late to invite visitors to experience dark night skies and the legacy of astronomy priest Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino.
  • Visitors on a Mission TourGuided mission tours explore the hidden treasures and untold stories of Tumacácori's past.
  • Visiting TumacácoriModern facilities like paved sidewalks and restrooms complement a visit to this site's rich history.
  • Tumacácori on a Summer DayA summer day yields beautiful colors and a striking scene on the mission grounds.
  • La Fiesta de TumacácoriThe Fiesta de Tumacácori, held annually in December, has over 40 years of history and hundreds of years of heritage.

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