Tubac Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census designated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
About Tubac
Tubac (from SpanishTubaca, derived from the original O'odham nameCuwak– 'rotten') was established as a Spanish colonial garrison in 1752 to protect the nearby Jesuit missions of Tumacácori, Guevavi, and Calabazas from Native Americans in what was then New Spain. It is the first and oldest European settlement in what is now Arizona, and was the starting point for explorer Juan Bautista de Anza's search for an overland route to the Pacific coast, eventually leading to the founding ofSan Francisco. In the 19th century Tubac became Mexican after the Mexican War of Independence, and then American following the Gadsden Purchase. During this time the town faced persistent Apache attacks and was twice abandoned, by both Mexicans and Americans; it remained a quasi-ghost town until the early 20th ce
Top Attractions in Tubac
Explore the best things to see and do in Tubac:
- ★Agua Linda Farm
- ★Anza Day Mass
- ★Anza Days
- ★Christmas Eve Tumacácori Luminaria
- ★La Fiesta de Tumacácori
- ★Mission Los Santos Ángeles de Guevavi
- ★Mission San Cayetano de Calabazas
- ★Mission San José de Tumacácori
Where to Eat in Tubac
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Elvira’s Restaurant
- 🍴Shelby’s Bistro
Where to Stay in Tubac
- 🏨Amado Territory Inn
- 🏨Tubac Country Inn
- 🏨Tubac Golf Resort and Spa
Tubac Travel Guide Sections
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