Tumacácori National Historical Park

Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $10 · per person
- Phone
- 5203775060
- Address
- 1895 E Frontage Road, Tumacacori, AZ 85640
About Tumacácori
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.
Hours
Hours of Operation
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.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Closed Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
Entrance fees
| Per Person | $10 | 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. |
|---|---|---|
| Education/Academic Groups | Free | Accredited school groups coming for educational purposes are exempt from the normal entrance fees. |
An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
Getting there
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.
Weather
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.
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Compass and GPS, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Dining, Food, Front-Country Hiking, Geocaching, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Live Music, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Tumacácori ↗