A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
As an adventurous traveler in Arizona, I find myself captivated by Tucson, a vibrant city nestled in the hot and arid desert landscape. It is the second largest city in the state, situated near the Mexican border in the southern part of the United States. Tucson serves as a captivating crossroads where the rich cultures of Mexico and the U.S. converge, creating an intriguing tapestry of history, ruins, frontier settlements, and abandoned ghost towns.
Situated in the Southwest corner of America, Tucson might seem overshadowed by its bigger brother Phoenix to the north. While both great Arizona cities are located in the Sonoran Desert, Tucson might be the unofficial capital. For starters, it’s right smack in the middle of the region, and it’s home to sacred Saguaro National Park, which National Geographic once named the “Greatest National Park in America.” That’s a big deal in this rare subtropical desert that sustains millions of giant green cacti with the help of two annual rainy seasons.