About Tucson

Tucson is Arizona's 2nd Largest City

Tucson – "The Old Pueblo," is the oldest continuously inhabited city in North America. Settlers included Native Americans, the Spanish and Mexicans, and the early American pioneers. They all tried to tame her – some with force, some with God. But, in the early frontier days, peace was more likely to be settled at the end of a gun than a rosary.

Today, Tucson is a growing metropolis of approximately 900,000 residents. Cosmopolitan and sophisticated, yet Tucson still reminiscent of the Old West of yesteryear.

While controlled expansion is ongoing, Tucson remains a casual city, reminiscent of the Old West. At the same time, it is a cosmopolitan and sophisticated city.

Weather in Tucson is mild throughout most of the year. The sun shines approximately 355 days per year — more than any other city in the U.S. — and average rainfall is about 18-inches. Due to mild climate in spring, fall and winter months, outdoor activities such as golf, hiking, jogging, biking and horseback riding are popular. In fact, Tucson is known as a "walking city".

Tucson lies in the heart of the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Giant Saguaro cacti, native Palo Verde, Ironwood and Mesquite trees dot the land, along with a variety of lush, green plant life. In this rich environment, wildlife abounds. Jackrabbits, roadrunner, coyotes, chipmunks, quail, hawks and more share the desert with us.

Gentle rolling hills, dramatic craggy mountains and soft blue skies have served as a backdrop for many movies, dating from the 1930s to present day.

Elevation ranges from approximately 2,200 feet to 3,400 feet. During the hottest summer days, Mt. Lemmon can be reached in less than hour, and you will be at a cool 9,000 feet.

Sonora Mexico is a short commute from Tucson — a region that blends the cultures of the United States and Mexico. Tucson has a rich history of settlement by ancient Native American Indians that dates back thousands of years, along with Spanish explorers and Anglo frontiersmen. Indeed, Tucson is the oldest continually inhabited town in North America.