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Town in Arizona, United States
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Patagonia is a small town in South Central Arizona.
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Harshaw was a mining town founded in the 1870s, and after several cycles of booms and busts, was finally abandoned in the 1960s. Several building foundations remain, as well as the cemetery. Located in the Coronado National Forest, it is accessible via a well-maintained dirt road; some buildings are on private property but can still be viewed from the road.
A one-day festival featuring musical performances by a number of southern Arizona mariachi bands. Food available, or bring a picnic.
An annual three-day festival featuring juried arts and crafts, music, and food. Held in the park area by McKeown Ave, which is closed off to traffic for the event. Parking in the center strip by 4th Ave, with shuttles operating from the parking area to the festival.
Managed by the Nature Conservancy, this wetland area is another good spot for birdwatching.
Popular for fishing, camping, bird watching, and hiking. Rental cabins also available.
Offers guided horseback riding excursions, with or without accommodation.
Rents out road and mountain bikes.
Pizza with a more southwestern and healthy flair, featuring unusual ingredients like chorizo, and using wholewheat crusts.
formerly Home Plate
Coffee shop and deli, with wi-fi.
Local cowboy bar, serves decent food.
A historic adobe inn built in 1898 on Patagonia's original main street.
Have mountain bikes available to rent. Boarding is available for horses, and dogs permitted depending on temperament.
Has an onsite restaurant, outdoor pool, free wi-fi. Non-smoking and pet-friendly.
Full electric hookups are available, as well as water and toilets. Reservations are recommended particularly for three-day weekends; for location description, see listing above. Rental cabins are also available.
Patagonia is bisected by State Route 82, about a 25-minute drive north of Nogales, and a 15-minute drive south of Sonoita.
Read in the guideThe town is very small and pedestrian-friendly. To explore the attractions outside of the town center, you'll need a car.
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