Natural Features & Ecosystems

In the distance but close at heart

Mountains

Nearby mountain ranges are integral parts of Tumacácori's natural and cultural landscape.

Mesquite bosque

Forests

The mesquite bosque provides habitat for many species of plants and animals, as well as necessities for human life.

Riparian Paradise

Rivers and Streams

Every story at Tumacácori begins here. The flow of the Santa Cruz River breathes life into natural and cultural resources.

Bajadas

Scrubland

Outside the shade of the mesquite bosque and winding river are lowlands known as bajadas.