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Tumacácori National Historical Park
Pimería Alta
Lush River Valley of the Pimería Alta
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Beginning in the 1680's, the lush river valleys of the Pimería Alta attracted Padre Kino and other Jesuit missionaries to the O'odham communities already established along the riverbanks
Full Moon Rising Over The Mission Church  

Did You Know?
That Tumacácori National Historical Park opens on the night of the full moon each month during the winter.

Last Updated: September 09, 2006 at 14:04 EST