Kick Back & Relax in Rio Rico Estates. The American Southwest is Calling

This 1.26 acre picturesque lot in Rio Rico is located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona just north of the border of Mexico. Situated near both Sonoita Creek and the Santa Cruz River, the town is Santa Cruz County’s second-largest community with Nogales, the county seat, being the largest.

The area used to be part of a large land grant from the King of Spain, and now offers a range of lifestyle options from luxury living to rural ranchettes. It’s a popular locale because of the amazing natural landscape that includes rugged mountains and a colorful Sonoran desert. Hike, golf, go birding, enjoy the wildlife, or just relax.

Rio Rico is a summer destination for many that reside in the big cities of Tucson and Phoenix, as well as being home to year round residents. With its proximity to the Mexican border, the Tex-mex cuisine can’t be beat. If it’s art you’re after, be sure to pick up some turquoise (the state gemstone), or enjoy the Patagonia Fall Festival – a local celebration of music and the arts – or the nearby Tubac Festival of the Arts.

There are a number of state parks and historical sites to explore like Tumacacori National Historical Park. Birding is a popular pastime in the area and it’s also home to Paton Center for Hummingbirds. You can even book a jeep tour to get the lay of the local land and go exploring, or take on a bigger adventure and head west about 500 miles to hit the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, California.

While you plan your dream house, you can call an RV home on the property temporarily (check with the local zoning for permits and length of time). Just note that mobile homes and manufactured homes are not allowed as permanent structures to call home. Get ready to call Rio Rico home. Locking in this property is just a phone call away!