The Art Colony of Tubac was established in 1752 as a Spanish
presidio (fort). Working artists' studios now surround the grounds
which once served as the home for a Spanish military garrison.
Tubac remembers its origins at the Tubac Presidio State Historic
Park located in the village's Old Town, and no visit to Tubac
is complete without a stop at our State Park.
Scenic high desert vistas surround Tubac, and the village enjoys
a year-around economy that benefits from summer temperatures
notably cooler that Tucson or Phoenix. More than ninety businesses
now line Tubac's meandering streets, and a full day can be enjoyed
wandering through the numerous art galleries, working studios
and gift shops. The Tubac Center of the Arts provides a full
range of arts programming, and seasonal exhibitions should not
be missed. A variety of locally owned restaurants are open for
for both lunch and dinner, and our marvelous bed & breakfasts
mean that your visit to Tubac doesn't have to end when the shops
close!
We hope you enjoy your visit to our unique community known
as the place Where Art & History Meet!
