About Tumacácori National Historical Park
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.
Quick Facts
Entrance Fees
The park entrance fee is $10.00 per adult (age 16 or older) and is good for 7 days. The entrance pass is valid for seven days.
Accredited school groups coming for educational purposes are exempt from the normal entrance fees.
Operating Hours
These hours apply to the visitor center and mission grounds. The Anza Trail, which runs through the park, can be accessed 24/7 from other trailheads.
Activities
Getting There
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.
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Entrance Passes
The annual pass at Tumacácori is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
See More Missions
Tumacácori National Historical Park actually includes THREE missions, not just one. Plan ahead to see Guevavi and Calabazas, two other…
The tour meets at the Tumacácori Visitor Center. Drive time to the first location is about 30 minutes and includes…
Become a Tumacácori Junior Ranger
The complex narrative of Tumacácori doesn't have to be dry or confusing. You just need the right feathered guide! Pancho…
Explore the Mission Grounds
The biggest draw to Tumacácori will likely be the grand, 3-story adobe church at its center. But a mission was…
The grounds can be navigated on paved sidewalks. Many different routes are possible. Visitors can match the stone markers, placed…
Hike the Santa Cruz River
The Santa Cruz River forms a ribbon of life in the Pimería Alta. Whether walking to its edge or along…
Most of the dirt trail is level and shady. Pets are allowed, as are horses, but bicycles and motorized vehicles are…
Join a Guided Tour
Guided tours of various types may be offered throughout the year. In park whose story is complex and nuanced, sometimes…
Hike the Anza Trail from Tumacácori to Tubac, AZ
Hike through shady cottonwood galleries and mesquite bosques along this six-mile stretch of the Anza Trail between Tumacácori National Historic…
The six-mile trail connecting the two parks follows the Santa Cruz River through a lush cottonwood-willow riparian forest and mesquite…
Visitor Centers
Tumacácori Visitor Center and Museum
The historic 1937 visitor center building is the main entry point for those visiting the Tumacácori mission grounds. It is also an interpretive exhibit in…
Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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