Tumacacori National Historical Park
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Tumacacori National Historical Park |
Contact Information:
Tumacacori National Historical Park
P.O. Box 67
Tumacacori, AZ 85640
520-398-2341
http://www.nps.gov/tuma/
Size: 360 acres.
Location: The main unit of Tumacacori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 19 miles north of Nogales, Arizona, at Exit 29 off I-19.
Description: This historic Spanish Catholic mission building stands near the site first visited by Jesuit Father Kino in 1691. The park includes two other separate mission ruins sites -- Calabazas and Guevavi -- that are not yet open to the public. The primary site at Tumacácori includes a partially restored Franciscan church that is still used to celebrate special events.
Activities: Visitors can enjoy touring the church and mission grounds, nature walks, hikes along the Santa Cruz River. Ranger-led activities include guided tours, lectures, living history, school and off-site programs, and special events during the winter season.
Operating
Hours: Open daily, except Christmas and Thanksgiving days.
History:
Proclaimed on September 15, 1908.
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