Only a 4 minute drive or a 22 minute walk from the resort, you will find authentic restaurants and historic charm. Established in 1752 as a Spanish Presidio, Tubac has since transformed into a destination in Southern Arizona featuring over 100 eclectic shops and world class art galleries.
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park serves as a trailhead for a four-mile section of the Anza Trail which leads to Tumacácori National Historical Park and crosses the Santa Cruz River twice. Note: This is a straight trail, not a loop, making for an eight-mile round trip. There is also a nearby northern two and one-half mile route of the Anza Trail. Maps of three loops of shorter length, round trip excursions are available in the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is open from 9am–5 pm, Wednesday through Sunday and there is a $7.00 park entrance fee.