Welcome to the Southern Heart of the Old West in Arizona

To experience the Old West in style, look no further than Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico, a resort offering a convenient stay for people in search of the true southern Arizona heart of the Old West. An area through which many famous conquistadors traveled - including Geronimo, Pancho Villa and Billy the Kid - the story of the Old West has been preserved through its towns, cities and sites and is a must-see for Old West enthusiasts.

Also, be sure to check out our Old West Package!

• Mission San Xavier del Baca

  
  1950 W. San Xavier Road, Tucson, AZ 85746
  520-294-2624 | www.sanxaviermission.org
  This Tucson based Spanish Catholic mission is run by Franciscans. The unique and historic architecture make this one of the most beautiful missions in the entire US.

• Tubac, Arizona

  
  Tubac Chamber of Commerce | 520-398-2704 | www.tubacaz.com
  Tubac is a famous artist colony home to art galleries, restaurants, boutique shops, performing arts and other multicultural activities and events.

• Tumacácori National Historical Park

  
  1891 East Frontage Road, Tumacácori, AZ 85640
  520-398-2341 |www.nps.gov/tuma
  The Tumacácori National Historical Parks contains the ruins of the 1800s Spanish Franciscan mission of San Jose de Tumacácori. There is a visitor center located in the historic park.

• Tombstone, Arizona

  
  520-457-3884 | www.cityoftombstone.com
  Also known as "The Town Too Tough To Die", Tombstone, Arizona is the quintessential picture of a small, oldwestern town. A great town for a day trip with a myriad of activities ranging from gun shows to photo parlors.

• Bisbee, Arizona

  
  Bisbee Chamber of Commerce | 520-432-5421 | www.bisbeearizona.com
  Bisbee, just two hours East of Rio Rico, is settled on the base of the Mule Mountains. Famous for being one of the most profitable mine towns in the country, Bisbee is now a town dedicated to preserving Old West charm and culture.

• Bisbee, Arizona

  
  Bisbee Chamber of Commerce | 520-432-5421 | www.bisbeearizona.com
  Bisbee, just two hours East of Rio Rico, is settled on the base of the Mule Mountains. Famous for being one of the most profitable mine towns in the country, Bisbee is now a town dedicated to preserving Old West charm and culture.

• Bisbee, Arizona

  
  Bisbee Chamber of Commerce | 520-432-5421 | www.bisbeearizona.com
  Bisbee, just two hours East of Rio Rico, is settled on the base of the Mule Mountains. Famous for being one of the most profitable mine towns in the country, Bisbee is now a town dedicated to preserving Old West charm and culture.

• Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

  
  Tubac Presidio State Historic Park |510-817-1438 | www.nps.gov/juba
  Beginning in Southern Arizona an expanding over 1,200 miles to Northern California, The Anza Trail gives visitors a glimpse into the rich Southwestern history of famous explorer, Juan Bautista de
  Anza II.

• Avalon Organic Gardens, Farm

  
  2074 Pendleton Drive, Tumacacori, AZ 85640 | 520-603-9932 | www.avalongardens.org
  The 165-acre property is a majestic landmark and a non-profit farm that generates a variety of fresh produce for the community.

• Patagonia Lake State Park

  
  400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia, AZ 85624 | 520-287-6965 | www.pr.state.az.us/parks/PALA
  The park offers great hiking trails and a lake where visitors can rent or even bring their own canoe to enjoy a day out on the water. Reservations are required to stay at the camp grounds, so make sure to call ahead.

• Patagonia Lake State Park

  
  400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia, AZ 85624 | 520-287-6965 | www.pr.state.az.us/parks/PALA
  The park offers great hiking trails and a lake where visitors can rent or even bring their own canoe to enjoy a day out on the water. Reservations are required to stay at the camp grounds, so make sure to call ahead.

• Patagonia Lake State Park

  
  400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia, AZ 85624 | 520-287-6965 | www.pr.state.az.us/parks/PALA
  The park offers great hiking trails and a lake where visitors can rent or even bring their own canoe to enjoy a day out on the water. Reservations are required to stay at the camp grounds, so make sure to call ahead.

• Patagonia Lake State Park

  
  400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia, AZ 85624 | 520-287-6965 | www.pr.state.az.us/parks/PALA
  The park offers great hiking trails and a lake where visitors can rent or even bring their own canoe to enjoy a day out on the water. Reservations are required to stay at the camp grounds, so make sure to call ahead.

• Madera Canyon

  
  Green Valley, Arizona | 520-399-0537 | www.friendsofmaderacanyon.org
  Madera Canyon is home to a broad range of hiking trails with more than 230 bird species and a variety of plants and animals.

• Asarco Mineral Discovery Center

  
  1421 W Pima Mine Rd. Sahuarita, AZ | 85629 520-625-8233
  www.asarco.com/about-us/our-locations/asarco-mineral-discovery-center The exhibit shows guests a behind the scenes look at the mining industry and the equipment used by many miners.

• Asarco Mineral Discovery Center

  
  1421 W Pima Mine Rd. Sahuarita, AZ | 85629 520-625-8233
  www.asarco.com/about-us/our-locations/asarco-mineral-discovery-center The exhibit shows guests a behind the scenes look at the mining industry and the equipment used by many miners.

• Asarco Mineral Discovery Center

  
  1421 W Pima Mine Rd. Sahuarita, AZ | 85629 520-625-8233
  www.asarco.com/about-us/our-locations/asarco-mineral-discovery-center The exhibit shows guests a behind the scenes look at the mining industry and the equipment used by many miners.

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