Tubac

South of Tucson near Nogales on the Mexican border is a little town called Tubac. It is home to Arizona's first state park and is a growing artist community. For tourists that want all the advantages of shopping in Mexico without having to cross the border, Tubac is a good place to stop.





There is something for everyone on your shopping list like javelina yard art.





Or a friendly chief or two...





And no yard can be complete with one of these guys...Take your pick on which way you lean...


Or pick up a beautiful Rock Cock.



You can wander around in ghost rivers (washes to Arizonians)



Or explore the museums....




There are no bargains here today. This little guy cost $10,000. He is a rock carved coyote!





A friendly guy took our pic for us!





Trails abound as well, but look out for those desert critters.





We happened upon Luz Maria's cousin, Juan Jesus Morales Garcia Mendoza Hernandez. She said he has changed a lot over the years since the last time she saw him, he was still a little jalapeño!