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Where Art And History Meet
A day in Tubac seems like a wonderous dream, walking among galleries, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, and photographs. Th unique regional fashion, leather, crafts, antiques, and jewelry beckon your senses and eyes to the beauty and craftsmanship of yesterday and today. Th village atmosphere takes you a world away from urban life. Whether you visit for the day, a week, a few months, or come to stay, you will simply love Tubac.

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Tubac is located in Santa Cruz County in southern Arizona. Th majestic Santa Rita Mountains and the Santa Cruz River adorn Tubac’s beautiful landscape. It is just 50 minutes south of Tucson, one hour from the Elgin Sonoita award-winning wineries and 20 minutes north of Nogales, Mexico. Th Nogales, Arizona, port of entry is a major throughway, delivering fruits and vegetables to the United States and Canada.

Th elevation of 3,250 feet brings cool summers and an occasional snowstorm in the winter. Th monsoons in July through September provide a spectacular display of thunder, lighting and rain. Following a monsoon, the sun welcomes a brilliant rainbow, most often, double rainbows. Tubac is also a migratory path for birds stopping to rest and feed on berries from the mulberry trees along the Santa Cruz River.

Life in Tubac is tranquil, offering clean air, plenty of golfin, walking, biking, hiking and a relaxed atmosphere. Tubac’s peaceful existence is complimented by the vibrant and talented artists of the village. Th village houses two museums, many art galleries and shops with unique and exciting offerings. Thee are exceptional restaurants with guitarists and vocalists, adding to the weekend evening romance ambiance.
