Tumacacori National Historical Park

A Franciscan mission that was built in the late 18th century and was never rebuilt after being abandoned after repeated Apache raids in the 19th century that killed farmers and ranchers in the area.

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Interior of the Church. In its time it would have been completely covered in white stucco and brightly painted. There were no pews as parishioners would have to stand or kneel during services.

One last look. This National Monument contains some very interesting early history. Some of it dates back to the arrival of the first Europeans to this area in the 1600's

The second Spanish Visita (visiting) church built on this site, it dates to between 1800-1822, it was abandoned in 1848 and became a National Monument in 1908.

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Tubac historic town center aerial view including Tubac Plaza and historic adobe style house on Tubac Road in town of Tubac, Santa Cruz County, Arizona AZ, USA.

Tubac Center of the Arts

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tubac Center of the Arts in Tubac. You can seek out the golf courses in this relaxing area.

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park

Learn about the local history of Tubac when you spend time at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. You can seek out the golf courses in this relaxing area.

The junction between pasture and golf course with a background of mountains and sunrise. Southern Arizona.

Tubac Golf Resort

Enjoy a round of golf in Tubac at Tubac Golf Resort. Discover the desert landscape and spas in this romantic area.

Patagonia Lake State Park

You can take time to visit Patagonia Lake State Park during your travels to Nogales. Discover the area's desert landscape and shops.

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

You can take time to visit Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail during your travels to Tumacacori-Carmen.

Santa Cruz Chili & Spice

Enjoy an outing to Santa Cruz Chili & Spice during your stay in Tumacacori-Carmen. Discover the spas in this relaxing area, or seek out its golf courses.

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