South of the Border Guided Tours of Tucson

If you would like to go sightseeing in Tucson, Arizona, consider a guided tour given by South of the Border Tours. Choose from the Sonora Nautral History Tour, the Kino Sonora Mission Tour, or the Patzcuaro tour, where you'll experience the rich culture and history of the region.

On the Sonora Natural History Tour, you'll discover the natural history and culture of Sonora, focusing on Sierra de Alamos and the mangrove estuary of Yavaros. With its southern extension of the Sonoran Desert and the northern limit of the tropics, this region is unique. Enjoy the commentary of Robin Baxeter during your tour in one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America.

On the Kino Sonora Mission Tour, you'll particularly look at the Pimeria Alta (land of the upper Pima Indians). After the Jesuits created a network of mission districts in this land in the Altar Valley in northern Sonora, the development of the missions was continued by the Franciscans. Travel through the small villages of agricultural and ranching communities living a simple, Mexican lifestyle. Along the tour, you'll visit Tumacacori, San Ignacio, Cocospera, Magdalena de Kino, Tubutama, Oquitoa, Pitiquito, Caborca, and San Xavier del Bac. Be informed of the area's history and colorful stories by Nicholas Bleser while enjoying traditional carne asadas and cocktail receptions.

Lastly, if you choose the Patzcuaro tour, your attention will be focused on the folk art created in this region of Machoacan surrounding beautiful Lake Patzcuaro. Accompanied by Leonardo Valdez, a leading collector of Mexican art, you'll spend a majority of the time in the state of Machoacan and the colonial town of Patzcuaro. In addition, short trips around the lake will lead you to artisans in furniture, mask making, copper ware, barro (ceramics) and weaving. The natural beauty of the colonial town and the festivities of Day of the Dead will provide you with an opportunity to take photographs you'll always treasure. Spend time at the all night vigil in the small town of Tzintzuntzan, and enjoy the last two nights back in Tlaquepaque.

Enjoy the tours offered by South of the Borders; maybe you'll leave Tucson with a few bargains and some nice pictures, but you will most definitely leave with an appreciation for the people and history of the Tucson region.