Rio Rico, ArizonaTumacácori National Historical ParkCalabazas MissionGuevavi MissionPatagonia LakePeña Blanca LakeTumacácori Mission
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Rio Rico

Rio Rico is a town in Santa Cruz district, Arizona, United States of about 18,962 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage and 4 churches. The must-see places are Tumacácori National Historical Park, Calabazas Mission and Guevavi Mission.

31.4715° N, 110.9765° WPop. 18,962

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Within 30 km57 places
Within 50 km99
Must-see42
Notable206
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Tumacácori National Historical Park, nature spot near Rio Rico
Must-see

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Nature spot · 3 km

Calabazas Mission, heritage site near Rio Rico
Must-see

Calabazas Mission

Heritage site · 3 km

Guevavi Mission, heritage site near Rio Rico
Must-see

Guevavi Mission

Heritage site · 12 km

Places near Rio Rico by type

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One day from Rio Rico

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:42 pm

98 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Rio Rico
  2. Guevavi Missionheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Patagonia Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Tubac Presidio State Historic Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Tumacácori Missionheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Peña Blanca Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Rio Rico
Today’s loopRio RicoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rio Rico?

Tumacácori National Historical Park (nature spot, about 3 km), Calabazas Mission (heritage site, about 3 km), Guevavi Mission (heritage site, about 12 km), Patagonia Lake (lake, about 14 km), Peña Blanca Lake (lake, about 16 km), Tumacácori Mission (heritage site, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rio Rico?

99 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 3 caves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rio Rico?

Caralampi Canyon, about 2 km by road; Alamo Canyon (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Rio Rico?

Calabazas Mission, about 3 km by road; Fort Maso (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rio Rico?

Start in Rio Rico, visit Guevavi Mission, then Patagonia Lake, then Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, then Tumacácori Mission, then Peña Blanca Lake, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.