Ajo Chamber of Commerc Visitor's Center
Start your stay with a trip to the Ajo Chamber of Comemrce in the old train depot building in the Plaza. Shope for souveniers, check the calendar of events and see whats going on.
Puerto Penasco
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Belly Acres is conveniently located on the way to Puerto Penasco or Rocky Point, Mexico. Puerto Penasco is less than two hours away; the trip is approximately 100.7 miles from Ajo.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is located off of Highway 86 near Tucson and the Sonoran Desert National Park. The museum is home to two walk-in aviaries, a zoo, and botanical gardens. Learn about the wonders of the Sonoran Desert.
Address: 2021 N. Kinnery Road Tucson, AZ 85743 Phone: 520-883-2702 |
Cabeza Prieta Wildlife Refuge
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The Cabeza Prieta National Monument protects local desert areas. The reserve protects wildlife, including the Quitobaquito pupfish, Pronghorn, various birds, and 21 varieties of snakes. Visitors must possess an access permit to enter refuge, and can be obtained from the visitor center located at 1611 N. 2nd Ave. in Ajo.
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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is right on the Mexican border, and features wonderful desert vistas, plants, and wild life. The national monument is part of the International Biosphere Reserve and includes ranger programs, hiking, camping. Visitors can discover the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. The park has dry camping available and hiking. National park fees apply.
(520)-387-6849 ext. 7302 10 Organ Pipe Dr. Ajo, AZ 85321 |
Ajo Historical Museum
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Ajo historical museum is a great place to learn about the unique mining history of Ajo. The museum is open daily from noon to 4:00 p.m. during the winter. Address: 160 Mission Road Ajo, AZ, 85321 Phone: 520-387-7105 |
Kitt Peak National Observatory
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Kitt Peak National Observatory is located off of Highway 86 near Sells, AZ, and is in the heart of the Tohono O'odham Nation. The observatory, which is home to 24 telescopes, is free to visit but has paid tours and overnight experiences available through the visitor center. Phone: 520-318-8000 |