This is a walking tour of Tubac by a local which is located in Arizona’s Santa Cruz County. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Tohono O’Odham and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona, founded in 1752. The itinerary is divided into 4 themes, including background & interpretation of Tubac’s geography, historical and natural resources as well and contemporary life.
- This tour is a shortcut to finding Naples’ best Hispanic food spots
- Avoid tourist traps and visit family-run eateries that local loves
- Travel in style’in a luxury SUV with Latin music to keep you energized
- No need to stop and pay: Food tastings are included at each stop
What To Expect
Tubac Center of the Arts
We will discuss the latest chapter of the history of Tucson in front of the Tubac Center of the Arts. Tubac as an Art Colony in the 20th century and into the 21st.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tubac Golf Resort
We will discuss the historical and economic importance of what is now the Tubac Golf Resort, site of the first Spanish Land Grant in what is now the state of Arizona issued in the 18th century.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Anza Trail
We will descend down into the flood plain to come up close and personal with the most endangered forest in North America, the Cottonwood Willow Gallery Forest which lines the Santa Cruz river along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. This is also prime bird-watching country with the appearance of birds from Mexico that you can see nowhere else in the United States.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum
Travel back in time to the Spanish colonial frontier in the Sonoran Desert at Arizona’s first state park commemorating the location of the first European settlement in what is now the state. We will explore the archaeological remains, reflect on the historical interpretation and see amazing artifacts linked to the origins of our state.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Max group – 15
