Santa Cruz County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A hillside settlement with colorful houses and sparse vegetation.
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Popular cities in Santa Cruz County

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Tubac
Known for Golf, Shopping and Relaxing
Trip time! Discover the art, golf and spas in relaxing Tubac.

Reasons to visit

  • Tubac Golf Resort
  • Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
  • Tubac Center of the Arts
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A hillside town with houses, trees, and a fence.
Nogales
Known for Scenery, Sports and Running
Nogales is calling! Discover its sunsets, sports, desert views and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Patagonia Lake State Park
  • Historic Santa Cruz County Courthouse
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A dry, hilly landscape with sparse vegetation and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
Sonoita
Known for Wineries and Natural parks
Escape to Sonoita! Enjoy its wineries and parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Arizona Hops and Vines
  • Roadside Rest
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Tumacacori
Known for Natural parks
Explore Tumacacori: its parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Tumacacori National Historical Park
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Patagonia
Known for Bird watching, Biking and Forests
Patagonia awaits: its forests, festivals, camping and more!
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Rio Rico
Known for Golf, Spas and Shopping
Get away to romantic Rio Rico! Enjoy the natural setting, golf and spas.
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Stay near popular Santa Cruz County attractions

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Patagonia Lake State Park

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You can take time to visit Patagonia Lake State Park during your travels to Nogales. Discover the area's desert landscape and shops.
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