10-60 Minutes
Explore the Mission Grounds
Tumacácori National Historical Park
The biggest draw to Tumacácori will likely be the grand, 3-story adobe church at its center. But a mission was much more than just a church. Explore the rest of the grounds, including the cemetery, orchard, and O'odham ki to get a fuller picture of what mission life entailed.
The biggest draw to Tumacácori will likely be the large 3-story adobe church at its center. However, a mission was more than just a church. Explore the rest of the grounds, including the cemetery, the orchard, the re-constructed O'odham ki, and other features to get a fuller picture of what mission life entailed. On the grounds right now? Check out the Self-Guided Park Tour. Browsing from home? Check out the Virtual Tour.
Tags
Self-Guided Tours - WalkingRuinsArchitecture and BuildingColonization and SettlementFarming and AgricultureHispanic American HeritageLatino American HeritageNative American HeritageChurchesMissionsScenic ViewsColonial/European Contact ConflictsTribal ConflictsmissionsAmerican Indianscolonizationcultural landscapesheritage travelhistoric preservationamerica's stories
Visitor Photos
No visitor photos yet
Details
Duration
10-60 Minutes
Duration Details
A quick jaunt out to the church and back takes only a few minutes. A full exploration of the mission grounds, accompanied by the self-guided tour booklet, may take closer to an hour. Guided tours, when available, last 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The trails are paved and accessible, however some features require moving off the trail to explore fully. The trail does not extend into the interior of the storeroom, cemetery, ki, orchard, and acequia. There are two access points to the church, both equipped with ramps. The front door has a ramp leading down into the nave. At the north end of the nave are 5 stairs with hand rails leading up to the sanctuary. The sanctuary can also be accessed by a ramp from the side entrance into the sacristy. The church floor is composed of brick tiles which may be rough and uneven for wheelchair-users. Service animals required because of a disability are allowed everywhere in the mission grounds.
Pets
No — Pets are not allowed in the visitor center or the mission church and grounds.
Reservations
No
Age Info
All ages welcome!
Location
Tumacácori Mission Grounds