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Tucson
With a dramatic setting in the Sonora Desert, surrounded by a
ring of mountain ranges with the Santa Catalina Mountains as a
backdrop, Tucson is the fastest-growing resort city in the country
and one of the most attractive holiday destinations in Arizona.
Combining the amenities of a modern metropolis and a small-town
atmosphere, its constant sunshine and dry desert air, makes Tucson
a city that takes advantage of its beautiful desert setting as a
popular health resort. Its proximity to the Mexican border is
evident in its architecture and cuisine, and a long history that
has left the city with a dynamic legacy of Spanish, Mexican,
American and traditional Native American influences.
With naturally eroded cliff forms, cacti, bird life and old
cowboy towns in the area, Tucson is also a good base from which to
explore the many natural sights beyond the city limits. Horseback
riding and hiking along the wilderness trails are good ways to
explore the region. Nearby attractions include the Sagauro National
Park with the highest concentration in the world of the
desert-symbol Saguaro cactus, the Spanish-style Mission San Xavier
del Bac, and the first-class Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum that
features almost every kind of local desert fauna and flora in an
outdoor setting. The old mining town of Tombstone attracts crowds
of tourists as the site of the shootout at the OK Corral.
There's no reason to ignore Tucson's city centre, though. With a
number of museums, parks, shops, restaurants and nightspots, Tucson
has a lively atmosphere that will entertain any visitor. The
vineyards scattered southwest of the city provide its restaurants
with all flavours of local wine, and its Mexican influence ensures
just the right amount of spice!
Information & Facts
Climate
Tucson experiences a desert climate where temperatures are
moderate and rainfall is too low to sustain any vegetation at all.
The two major seasons, namely summer and winter, with three minor
seasons; autumn, spring and the monsoon. Summer months experience
low humidity and clear skies with daytime highs reaching 100°F
(37°C) and average overnight temperatures ranging between 66°F
(19°C) and 85°F (29°C). Winters are mild with average daytime highs
between 64°F (18°C) and 75°F (24°C). The monsoon season runs from
June to August and sees very high humidity with thunderstorms and
occasional flash floods.
Getting Around
Tucson has an extensive public bus system operated by Sun Tran.
The city also has a large network of bike routes and with its flat
terrain is considered bike-friendly, but the heat makes this option
less attractive in the summer months. The roads are easy to follow
and driving is relatively pleasant, though the streets are
congested at certain times of day.
Language
English is the most common language but Spanish is often
spoken in south-western states.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into
100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are
widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid
hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.