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"Tucson, the heart of the Sonora Desert " a Tucson Travel Page by Jim_Eliason

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I don't want to just live to the length of my life, I want to live to the width of it also


Real Name: Jim Eliason
Lives In: San Diego, US
Member Since: Jun 18, 2001
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Tucson, the heart of the Sonora Desert

by Jim_Eliason - last update: Jan 5, 2008

Mission San Xavier de Bac
Tucson is in the heart of the high desert of the northern flanks of the Sonora Desert. The city sits in a bowl surrounded by mountains and the Saguaro national park.
Saguaro National Park
Old Tucson Studios

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Pros:"Great natural surroundings"
Cons:"Can be very hot in summer and cold at night in winter"
In A Nutshell:"Great place for Desert and Old west"
Jim_Eliason's Tucson Travel Tips

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Comments for Jim_Eliason about Tucson
Yaqui Tue May 5, 2009 04:00 UTC
 Great Tucson tips, especially the Mission San Xavier Del Bac. Wonderful Tucson HP!
Faiza-Ifrah Sat Jul 26, 2008 22:40 UTC
 very nice tips on tucsun. i will love to visit arizona one day. it reminds me of the climate back home :-)
victorwkf Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:40 UTC
 Hi Jim, Tuscon seems to be a nice and laid-back place in Arizona! Here in Singapore, there is a car model by Korean carmaker Hyundai called Tuscon as well :)
starship Sun Feb 24, 2008 02:33 UTC
 Will be around Tucson in March so thanks for the tips! Nice photos, especially the animals. Have a great time in Guatamala!

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