Tubac
A fort town established by the Spanish in 1752, now an art village with more than a hundred galleries and craft shops. The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park preserves the fort.
Tubac is about 70 km south of Tucson, in the Santa Cruz River Valley. It is one of the earliest European settlements in Arizona. The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park displays the remains of a Spanish fort, the old schoolhouse built in 1885, and Arizona's first printing press. Today the town is known for its artist community. Its adobe alleys are lined with galleries, pottery, ironwork, and Mexican folk art shops, and the arts festival held every February is large. The De Anza National Historic Trail along the Santa Cruz River runs about 7 km on foot to Tumacácori, making it a good pairing with that site.
Opening hours
Shops approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tumacácori National Historical Park
- Madera Canyon
- Titan Missile Museum
- Mission San Xavier del Bac
- Pima Air & Space Museum & Boneyard Tour
- Sentinel Peak (A Mountain)
- Mission Garden
- Barrio Viejo