Agave Heritage Festival: Tumamoc Hill Tour

Explore the slopes of Tumamoc Hill on a guided hike to learn about the natural and cultural history of Tucson and the Sonoran Desert. This tour offers insights into the ecology, cultural history, and desert adaptations that have shaped this unique landscape and agave farming and resilience. Enjoy stunning views while discovering how agave has played a vital role in the region’s past and present.

Join us at the base of Tumamoc Hill for this exceptional hike led by Robert Villa, as he shares his passion and love for the Sonoran Desert!

Part of the Agave Heritage Festival

To celebrate and sustain the cultural, ecological, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration, storytelling, and community-rooted experiences.

We bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.