Tucson Has More to Offer Than Just Saguaro 🌵🌵

1. When you're on your way to Saguaro National Park, make sure to stop by San Xavier del Bac Mission (as shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3). 😊🗺️⛪ It's a Catholic church that was completed in 1797 and is the oldest intact European-style building in Arizona. 😎🏛️🕙 Even though it can be quite sunny there, it's truly beautiful and makes for amazing pictures. And the best part is that it offers free admission. 😃📸🆓 2. Saguaro National Park is definitely worth a visit as well. After all, you can't find such a large number of giant cacti just anywhere. 😊🌵🏜️ The cactus gummies sold at the visitor center are rather delicious. I bought some and took them back for my buddies to try. 😎🍬👬 However, the scenic drive loop in the western section of the park is a completely unpaved dirt road, which isn't friendly to cars with low ground clearance. I was driving my GR86 and could only move at a snail's pace. What's worse, the SUVs passing by kicked up so much dust that I ended up with a mouthful of it. 😃🚗🌄 3. In contrast, the roads in the eastern section are all paved. There are several overlooks that are perfect for watching the sunset, but the parking spaces are limited. 😎🌅🅿️ You need to plan ahead and arrive early if you want to secure a good spot to enjoy the beautiful sunset over the cacti. It's really a sight to behold and makes the whole trip even more memorable. 😊🏜️🌟 #Arizona #AZ #Tucson #RoadTrip #USNationalPark