National Historical Park

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Southwest

About Tumacácori

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Southwest
State: Arizona
Designation: National Historical Park
Entrance fee: $10, per person

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Tumacácori.

Entrance fees

$10 Per Person 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.
Free Education/Academic Groups

Passes

$35 Annual Entrance - Park

Hours

Hours of Operation

Mon: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

Weather and when to go

Located above the heat of the low desert, Tumacácori National Historical Park is in the mesquite highlands, close to 3,300 feet in elevation, where temperatures are five to ten degrees cooler than Tucson or Phoenix. Visiting the park in this moderate climate is pleasurable during any season of the year but remember to prepare accordingly. Bring layered clothing and drink plenty of water.

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 1895 E Frontage Road, Tumacacori, AZ 85640
Phone: (520) 377-5060
Email: NPS_TUMA_Information@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/tuma

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Tumacácori

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Tumacácori

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

See More Missions

Guided Tours · about 4 hours · Reservation required

Tumacácori National Historical Park actually includes THREE missions, not just one. Plan ahead to see Guevavi and Calabazas, two other sites south of the Tumacácori unit, but stil…
Explore the Mission Grounds

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 25 min

The biggest draw to Tumacácori will likely be the grand, 3-story adobe church at its center. But a mission was much more than just a church. Explore the rest of the grounds, inclu…
Hike the Santa Cruz River

Hiking · about 30 min

The Santa Cruz River forms a ribbon of life in the Pimería Alta. Whether walking to its edge or along its length, visitors will encounter the fundamental building blocks of nature…
Join a Guided Tour

Guided Tours · about 2 hours · Reservation required

Guided tours of various types may be offered throughout the year. In park whose story is complex and nuanced, sometimes a knowledgeable guide can be a valuable asset. Join us!
Hike the Anza Trail from Tumacácori to Tubac, AZ

Hiking · about 3.3 hours

Hike through shady cottonwood galleries and mesquite bosques along this six-mile stretch of the Anza Trail between Tumacácori National Historic Park and Tubac Presidio State Histo…
Indulge Your Senses

Craft Demonstrations · about 45 min

A visit to Tumacácori may include a truly sensory experience with one of our historic craft demonstrators. These artisans demonstrate traditional crafts on the grounds of Mission…
Catch a Special Event

Arts and Culture · about 1 hour

Live events like the annual La Fiesta de Tumacácori, bring history into the present. Demonstrations, performances, and activities can be found for all ages and abilities throughou…
Go Natural in a Historical Park

Wildlife Watching · about 45 min

Nature in a historical park? Yes! The park's many habitats, both natural and cultivated, make its small area proportionally diverse.
Admire Art and Architecture

Museum Exhibits · about 35 min

The visitor center and museum building was designed to be an interpretive experience that embodied the historic style of the mission churches in the area. In 1935, a group of Nati…