"Welcome in Saguaro cacti kingdom :-)" Marana by matcrazy1

Marana Travel Guide: 25 reviews and 43 photos

Welcome to giant saguaro cacti country :-)

Driving from Yuma towards Saguro National Park (its western part) you should take Exit 236 on a freeway I-10 just in Marana (follow the direction signs). I stopped at the exit just to rest for a moment and check a map.

My itinerary

MAP OF MY ITINERARY YUMA - NOGALES

Look at the map of my itinerary in southern Arizona:
1 - Yuma - click here
2 - Tacna - click here
3 - Stanfield - click here
4 - Marana
5 - Saguaro Narional Park - click here
6 - Tucson - click here
7 - Nogales (sleeping :-) - click here

Wow, it was really busy day, better reserve at least 2 days for this itinerary if you want to survive and to visit more especially :-)

Business area in Marana

BUSINESS AREA IN AMRANA

Pros and Cons

Pros:Somewhat exotic landscape and saguaro cacti
Cons:Heat (May - October)
In a nutshell:Welcome in Saguaro cacti kingdom :-)

Last visit to Marana: Apr 2003
Intro Updated Sep 27, 2003
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Reviews (24)

Landart town? Local Customs (5)

Look at another landart (is it correct name?) example from Marana. It looks quite nice, don't you think so? Do they love... more travel advice

By local artist? Local Customs (5)

Wear good glasses, enlarge my picture and look. What a lovely composition (landart?) of local cactuses, wood and... an... more travel advice

Need more info? Favorites (1)

Hmm... nothing interesting there except just to see typical southern Arizonian lazy, hot atmosphere and town. ... more travel advice

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Tourist Traps (1)
Heat, heat, heat!
What to Pack (1)
Everything against heat and sun!
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Comments (25)

traveldave Mar 21, 2007 at 7:30 AM Report Abuse

Marana looks like a pretty desolate town. At least the saguaros cactus are interesting.
Bwana_Brown Oct 25, 2006 at 1:37 PM Report Abuse

I enjoyed seeing Saguaro 'forests' during my brief time in Arizona, something totally different to the type of forests I normally picture! Yes, a bleak looking landscape in the middle of a searing day!
JLBG Mar 11, 2006 at 8:21 PM Report Abuse

I have a crush for sagaros! What about the flower itself? May be you were not in Arizona at the time sagaros bloom!
Yaqui Aug 29, 2005 at 7:17 PM Report Abuse

I have always enjoyed the way you look at things and appreciate those little things that many over look while in their travels. These little towns add flavor to our world!
keeweechic Jan 15, 2005 at 7:13 AM Report Abuse

Sure do have a lot of catcus.. and no Tequila? :-) So flat and barren... you did well there considering.
lmkluque Dec 5, 2003 at 5:20 PM Report Abuse

Interesting observations Matt! In the case of the Tumbleweed Lounge, "lounge" means a bar or nightclub. In other words: "Alcoholic Drinks" served here.
acemj Nov 10, 2003 at 1:39 PM Report Abuse

Yeah, I bet Ursula's sandwiches are better too! Good advice. Wouldn't want to sit on a cactus!!
Helga67 Sep 24, 2003 at 7:20 AM Report Abuse

You've made an interesting page about a boring city.
pepples46 Sep 22, 2003 at 9:21 PM Report Abuse

now I know everything about Cacti.....what a page Matt, just wonderful. thank you
sim1 Sep 15, 2003 at 2:25 PM Report Abuse

Wow, lots of cacti on this page! :-))) Thanks for the links to the photo websites! I've put them on my favorites so I can browse through them later :-)))