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Tucson - Sonoita Loop
Overview: Loop offers wineries, a missile museum, historic mission, Madera Canyon, the old Empire Ranch and Colossal Cave.
Directions: Take I-10 south to Tucson (117 miles), I-19 to Nogales (63 miles), SR 83 to Patagonia, Sonoita and I-10 (68 miles).
Time Allowed: From Tucson about 6 hours, recommend three or more days.
Elevation: 2,400 feet Tucson; 4,900 feet, Patagonia.
Rating: Excellent.
Season: Year-round, best Nov. through May.
Contacts
Coronado National Forest:
520-670-4552
www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado
Patagonia Lake State Park:
520-287-6965
www.pr.state.az.us
Patagonia Visitor Center: 520-394-0060
Wineries: www.elginwines.com
Mission San Xavier del Bac: 520-294-2624
Colossal Cave: 520-647-7275 ( see Arizona Caves )
Madera Canyon Santa Rita Lodge: 520-625-8746
Titan Missile Museum: 520-625-7736

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