TUMACACORI
From San Xavier Mission continue south on I-19 to Tubac. Spend some time there, it has some good eating places and is full of artsy-fartsy tourist stores. Be sure to visit the Presidio Musem. Tumacacori Mission is about 3 miles south of Tubac on the old highway. The mission grounds are run by the National Park Service and carry a small entrance fee. Father Kino located a visita here too, and the Jesuits built a small mission here, The big mission is a Franciscan effort. Ask the rangers to share a quince with you.
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