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.

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.

Tumacácori National Historical Park

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

Visiting Tumacácori

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

Visitors Exploring the Mission Grounds

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

Visitors on a Mission Tour

The Fiesta de Tumacácori, held annually in December, has over 40 years of history and hundreds of years of heritage.

La Fiesta de Tumacácori

Several times each year, the park opens late to invite visitors to experience dark night skies and the legacy of astronomy priest Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino.

Milky Way over the Bell Tower

A summer day yields beautiful colors and a striking scene on the mission grounds.

Tumacácori National Historical Park

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