Tumacácori National Historical Park

 

The Mission San Jose de Tumacacori is located on 360 acres within a National Historical Park. It was established by a Jesuit priest named Eusebio Kino in 1691, the oldest Jesuit mission in southern Arizona. The mission was moved in 1751 to its present location after the Pima rebellion. Theodore Roosevelt declared Tumacacori a National Monument in 1908 and restoration efforts began shortly thereafter. During your visit, you will see the old church with some of its original interior decorations. The church, with the exception of the floor and roof, is all original. 

 

Tumacacori is located 45 miles south of Tucson off exit 29 on I-19. This national historical park is open daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) from 9 am to 5 pm. Park entrance fees are $10 per adult. Visitors are welcome to walk the grounds and view the remains of the priest's residence, a large community area, a large lime kiln, ruins of a cemetery, and a mortuary chapel. Stop by the visitor center to watch the 15-minute video, discover the museum, and browse through the bookstore before you go.