When you arrive in Tucson, a city of 800,000, you will find an amazingly lush desert landscape with bright flowers blooming for most of the year. Lying in the borderland (or frontera in Spanish), Tucson is about 60 miles from Mexico, in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. It is surrounded by mountain ranges: The Santa Catalinas—including the area's one ski-run—on the northeast, the Rincons and Santa Ritas to the south, the Tucson Mountains on the west, and the Tortolita Mountains on the north. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Tucson provides an outstanding environment for those who enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities. One of the oldest European settlements in North America, we enjoy a rich mix of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures, and the excellent art, music, and food from each of these cultures. The beautiful University of Arizona campus lies in the center of Tucson.
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