Tumacácori Mission Tour
This is a private tour of Tumacácori National Historical Park by a former NPS ranger who worked there in historic preservation and heritage interpretation.
The park protects one of the most unique places in Arizona and helps people understand the state's vibrant natural and cultural landscapes.
Look into this experience in this video.
Divided into 4 themes, the itinerary includes an interpretation of:
A. The historic visitor center and convento garden.
(i.) A look at the early 20th century National Park Service history of the park.
(ii.) New Deal (CCC) architecture.
B. The mission complex ruins.
(i.) Native American and Spanish colonial history of Tumacácori.
(ii.) Overview of historic preservation techniques for earthen architecture and natural lime plasters at the mission.
(iii.) Visit to acequia as a reference point to tell the agricultural and ranching legacy of the missions.
C. The Santa Cruz River valley.
(i.) Kino Heritage Fruit Tree Orchard.
(ii.) Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
(iii.) A short hike (¼ mile) through shaded mesquite bosque and endangered cottonwood-willow gallery forest.
(v.) Visit to the Santa Cruz River.
D. Guided visit through the park museum.
Step back in time on this itinerary to gain a deeper understanding and sense of place for our shared borderlands region's cultural and natural diversity.
Please remember to bring your National Park Service Pass if you have one.
Length: Approx. 1-mile total walking distance on this urban trek along sidewalks and a relatively level ¼ mi hiking trail.
What to bring: Please be sure to bring comfortable shoes and sun protection - sunscreen, hat, and/or long-sleeved loose-fitting clothing as well as plenty of water.
Meeting Place: Our tour meeting place is in front of the main entrance to Tumacacori National Historical Park at the Visitor Center.
Address: 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ 85640
The guide will have BORDERLANDIA gear on for identification.
Please email us at info@borderlandia.org if you would like to send payment by check, Zelle, or VENMO.
Read what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here.
Have a question? Check out the FAQ.
Cancellation Policy - Arizona Day Tours
Single-day trips in Arizona available for registration on the Borderlandia website are fully refundable up to four weeks before the tour date. If cancellation occurs within four to two weeks of the tour’s day, they are subject to a $20 (per person) cancellation fee. There is no refund if cancellation occurs within two weeks of the tour date. There’s also the option to transfer the registration to another individual found by the original registrant.
This is a private tour of Tumacácori National Historical Park by a former NPS ranger who worked there in historic preservation and heritage interpretation.
The park protects one of the most unique places in Arizona and helps people understand the state's vibrant natural and cultural landscapes.
Look into this experience in this video.
Divided into 4 themes, the itinerary includes an interpretation of:
A. The historic visitor center and convento garden.
(i.) A look at the early 20th century National Park Service history of the park.
(ii.) New Deal (CCC) architecture.
B. The mission complex ruins.
(i.) Native American and Spanish colonial history of Tumacácori.
(ii.) Overview of historic preservation techniques for earthen architecture and natural lime plasters at the mission.
(iii.) Visit to acequia as a reference point to tell the agricultural and ranching legacy of the missions.
C. The Santa Cruz River valley.
(i.) Kino Heritage Fruit Tree Orchard.
(ii.) Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
(iii.) A short hike (¼ mile) through shaded mesquite bosque and endangered cottonwood-willow gallery forest.
(v.) Visit to the Santa Cruz River.
D. Guided visit through the park museum.
Step back in time on this itinerary to gain a deeper understanding and sense of place for our shared borderlands region's cultural and natural diversity.
Please remember to bring your National Park Service Pass if you have one.
Length: Approx. 1-mile total walking distance on this urban trek along sidewalks and a relatively level ¼ mi hiking trail.
What to bring: Please be sure to bring comfortable shoes and sun protection - sunscreen, hat, and/or long-sleeved loose-fitting clothing as well as plenty of water.
Meeting Place: Our tour meeting place is in front of the main entrance to Tumacacori National Historical Park at the Visitor Center.
Address: 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ 85640
The guide will have BORDERLANDIA gear on for identification.
Please email us at info@borderlandia.org if you would like to send payment by check, Zelle, or VENMO.
Read what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here.
Have a question? Check out the FAQ.
Cancellation Policy - Arizona Day Tours
Single-day trips in Arizona available for registration on the Borderlandia website are fully refundable up to four weeks before the tour date. If cancellation occurs within four to two weeks of the tour’s day, they are subject to a $20 (per person) cancellation fee. There is no refund if cancellation occurs within two weeks of the tour date. There’s also the option to transfer the registration to another individual found by the original registrant.
This is a private tour of Tumacácori National Historical Park by a former NPS ranger who worked there in historic preservation and heritage interpretation.
The park protects one of the most unique places in Arizona and helps people understand the state's vibrant natural and cultural landscapes.
Look into this experience in this video.
Divided into 4 themes, the itinerary includes an interpretation of:
A. The historic visitor center and convento garden.
(i.) A look at the early 20th century National Park Service history of the park.
(ii.) New Deal (CCC) architecture.
B. The mission complex ruins.
(i.) Native American and Spanish colonial history of Tumacácori.
(ii.) Overview of historic preservation techniques for earthen architecture and natural lime plasters at the mission.
(iii.) Visit to acequia as a reference point to tell the agricultural and ranching legacy of the missions.
C. The Santa Cruz River valley.
(i.) Kino Heritage Fruit Tree Orchard.
(ii.) Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
(iii.) A short hike (¼ mile) through shaded mesquite bosque and endangered cottonwood-willow gallery forest.
(v.) Visit to the Santa Cruz River.
D. Guided visit through the park museum.
Step back in time on this itinerary to gain a deeper understanding and sense of place for our shared borderlands region's cultural and natural diversity.
Please remember to bring your National Park Service Pass if you have one.
Length: Approx. 1-mile total walking distance on this urban trek along sidewalks and a relatively level ¼ mi hiking trail.
What to bring: Please be sure to bring comfortable shoes and sun protection - sunscreen, hat, and/or long-sleeved loose-fitting clothing as well as plenty of water.
Meeting Place: Our tour meeting place is in front of the main entrance to Tumacacori National Historical Park at the Visitor Center.
Address: 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ 85640
The guide will have BORDERLANDIA gear on for identification.
Please email us at info@borderlandia.org if you would like to send payment by check, Zelle, or VENMO.
Read what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here.
Have a question? Check out the FAQ.
Cancellation Policy - Arizona Day Tours
Single-day trips in Arizona available for registration on the Borderlandia website are fully refundable up to four weeks before the tour date. If cancellation occurs within four to two weeks of the tour’s day, they are subject to a $20 (per person) cancellation fee. There is no refund if cancellation occurs within two weeks of the tour date. There’s also the option to transfer the registration to another individual found by the original registrant.