The monument, 48 miles south of Tucson and 18 miles north of Nogales on
U.S. 89, is accessible by paved road throughout the year. Buses plying
between these cities pass several times daily. The nearest rail
connections and commercial airport are in Tucson.
The monument is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Self-guiding walks lead
through the museum and church, the principal features. A member of the
National Park Service staff is on hand to answer questions.
The Federal Recreation Area Entrance Permit will admit the driver and
passengers of a private vehicle, or the purchaser regardless of mode of
travel. Daily and monthly permits can also be purchased.
The monument office and museum are in a building next to the parking
area. Constructed in the Sonora mission style, it houses exhibits that
depict facets of early Indian and Spanish history. Maps, dioramas,
drawings, and photographs bring Tumacacori to life. A patio garden and
fountain are part of the museum grounds.
Sales publications describing the region’s history and natural history
are available in the museum lobby.
Picnic grounds are nearby, but there are no campgrounds.
No real extremes of heat or cold normally occur here, but if you visit
in winter, you should bring warm clothing. During years of normal
rainfall, vegetation blooms in early spring and late summer; most
species of cactus and yucca bloom from March through May.