Tumacácori National Historical Park
Designation: National Historical Park
Location: Arizona
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 Directions
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.
Images
A summer day yields beautiful colors and a striking scene on the mission grounds.
Credit: NPS Photo
The Fiesta de Tumacácori, held annually in December, has over 40 years of history and hundreds of years of heritage.
Credit: NPS Photo
Modern facilities like paved sidewalks and restrooms complement a visit to this site's rich history.
Credit: NPS Photo
Guided mission tours explore the hidden treasures and untold stories of Tumacácori's past.
Credit: NPS Photo
Visitors can explore the mission grounds, the visitor center, and river corridor all in a single afternoon.
Credit: NPS Photo
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Apr 29
Sunny
High: 89.2°F | Low: 57.4°F
Humidity: 22%
Wind: 16.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 11
Sunrise: 05:41 AM
Sunset: 07:03 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 54°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Apr 30
Moderate rain
High: 67.3°F | Low: 53.7°F
Humidity: 51%
Wind: 16.8 mph
Rain Chance: 88%
UV Index: 5.4
Sunrise: 05:40 AM
Sunset: 07:04 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (97%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 51.2°F
Cloud Cover: 88%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, May 1
Sunny
High: 76.4°F | Low: 48.5°F
Humidity: 47%
Wind: 17.9 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 10.3
Sunrise: 05:39 AM
Sunset: 07:04 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 52.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1895 E Frontage Road
Tumacacori, AZ 85640
🏤 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8067
Tumacacori, AZ 85640
📞 Voice Phone: 5203775060
📞 Fax Phone: 5203775079
✉️ Email: NPS_TUMA_Information@nps.gov