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Situated in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Tucson is a city in which you can discover Pueblo culture and appreciate the beauty of an arid setting. At the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, you can spot hundreds of animal and plant species, which are native to the southwest region of the United States. After looking at cougars and agave plants, you might buy tickets to McKale Center. You could also visit Arizona Stadium where you can cheer on the Wildcats. Architectural landmarks such as the Cathedral of Saint Augustine will immerse you in Spanish colonial heritage.

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Interstate 19 will lead you from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to central Tucson. From Armory Park to Millville, Tucson boasts a diverse enclave of neighborhoods. If you want to experience Mexican culture during your stay in Tucson, spend some time at Barrio Tiburon and El Presidio. When you look outside the window of a hotel in southern or western Tucson, you'll see saguaro cacti and the Santa Catalina Mountains.

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Tucson has a desert climate, so expect major heat waves when you visit the city in the summer months. When the seasonal monsoons move across the Sonoran Desert, have your umbrella ready. Tex-Mex cuisine is popular in Tucson, and hot jalapeno and green chile peppers are local culinary staples.