panorama of mission church with green grass and clouds

National Historical Park

Tumacácori National Historical Park

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Info

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.

Park Photos

panorama of mission church with green grass and clouds
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A summer day yields beautiful colors and a striking scene on the mission grounds.

Credit: NPS Photo

panorama of mission church with green grass and clouds
folklorico dancers in front of church
long paved sidewalk leads to adobe mission church
ranger and visitors looking at church facade
two visitors on trail walking toward church, papel picado in foreground

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Craft Demonstrations
  • Cultural Demonstrations
  • Live Music
  • Astronomy
  • Compass and GPS
  • Geocaching
  • Food
  • Dining
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Living History
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

Fees

Passes

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.

DayHours
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather info

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.

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