Tumacácori National Historical Park

📘 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

panorama of mission church with green grass and clouds

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

long paved sidewalk leads to adobe mission church

Modern facilities like paved sidewalks and restrooms complement a visit to this site's rich history.

Credit: NPS Photo

ranger and visitors looking at church facade

Guided mission tours explore the hidden treasures and untold stories of Tumacácori's past.

Credit: NPS Photo

two visitors on trail walking toward church, papel picado in foreground

Visitors can explore the mission grounds, the visitor center, and river corridor all in a single afternoon.

Credit: NPS Photo

Activities

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

Topics

Arts
Missions
Animals
Mountains
Farming and Agriculture
Wars and Conflicts
Military
Colonial/European Contact Conflicts
Forests and Woodlands
Groundwater
Religion and Spirituality
Music
Trails
Architecture and Building
Hispanic American Heritage
Women's History
Colonization and Settlement
Archeology
Churches
Latino American Heritage
Ruins
River and Riparian
Native American Heritage
Night Sky
Tribal Conflicts
Ranches

Operating Hours

Sunday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Monday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Wednesday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance Fees

Entrance - 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.

$10.00

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups

Accredited school groups coming for educational purposes are exempt from the normal entrance fees.

$0.00

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park

The annual pass at Tumacácori is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

$35.00

3-Day Weather Forecast

Thursday, Aug 20

Sunny

High: 103.8°F | Low: 72.1°F

Humidity: 38%

Wind: 11.6 mph

Rain Chance: 36%

UV Index: 10.8

Sunrise: 05:52 AM

Sunset: 07:02 PM

Moon: First Quarter (58%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 74°F

Cloud Cover: 36%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Friday, Aug 21

Sunny

High: 98°F | Low: 74.1°F

Humidity: 39%

Wind: 18.1 mph

Rain Chance: 36%

UV Index: 11.2

Sunrise: 05:53 AM

Sunset: 07:01 PM

Moon: First Quarter (69%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 70.8°F

Cloud Cover: 36%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Saturday, Aug 22

Sunny

High: 97.3°F | Low: 72.1°F

Humidity: 39%

Wind: 7.8 mph

Rain Chance: 3%

UV Index: 11.3

Sunrise: 05:53 AM

Sunset: 07:00 PM

Moon: Waxing Gibbous (78%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 71.5°F

Cloud Cover: 3%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Weather Alerts (4)

⚠️ Extreme Heat Warning (Severe)

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 20 at 12:27AM MST until August 21 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Effective: Aug 20, 2026 3:27am
Expires: Aug 20, 2026 8:00pm

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging
between 103 to 110 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees.
Major HeatRisk is expected.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono
O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and
Western Pima County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

⚠️ Blowing Dust Advisory (Moderate)

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Blowing Dust Advisory issued August 19 at 9:51PM MST until August 19 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Effective: Aug 20, 2026 12:51am
Expires: Aug 20, 2026 8:00pm

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging
between 103 to 110 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees.
Major HeatRisk is expected.

* WHERE...Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, and
Western Pima County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

⚠️ Extreme Heat Warning (Severe)

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 19 at 9:51PM MST until August 21 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Effective: Aug 20, 2026 12:51am
Expires: Aug 20, 2026 8:00pm

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging
between 103 to 110 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees.
Major HeatRisk is expected.

* WHERE...Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, and
Western Pima County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

⚠️ Extreme Heat Warning (Severe)

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 20 at 10:49AM MST until August 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Effective: Aug 20, 2026 1:49pm
Expires: Aug 21, 2026 8:00am

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging
between 103 to 111 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees.
Major HeatRisk is expected.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono
O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and
Western Pima County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

Park Alerts

Emergency Restoration Work Information

Emergency restoration work is taking place in front of the mission church as of 5/20/2026. This work will continue over the coming weeks and will impact views of the front of the church, but it is critical to preventing further damage and ensuring the long-term preservation of the mission.

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

Tumacácori National Historical Park

📘 Park Overview

🌤 Weather Information

🚗 Directions

Images

Activities

Topics

Operating Hours

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

3-Day Weather Forecast

Weather Alerts (4)

Park Alerts

Visitor Center & Contacts

Park Location