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CDP in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
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Sonoita is a village of 800 people (2020) in South Central Arizona.
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A beautifully-situated historic ranch from the 1860s. The adobe ranch house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the property is managed as part of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. The area offers good opportunities for a range of outdoor activities, including birding, hiking, and horseback riding.
A ghost town and former mining camp which is maintained by the Coronado National Forest. A few buildings have been restored, and for a unique experience visitors can rent one of the buildings for an overnight stay (see listing below).
A three-day traditional rodeo, held annually in September.
A weekend of live races with Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses, with betting and food.
Cabins are furnished, but guests must bring their own sleeping bags and pillows. For site description see listing above.
Dispersed camping is permitted, no drinking water onsite.
The community is at the intersection of Arizona State Route 83 and Arizona State Route 82. [4]
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