Why visit Patagonia
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Tin Shed Theater, Global Arts Gallery, The Patagonia Museum and The Paton Center for Hummingbirds.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; December lows average 34°F.
Weather in Patagonia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Patagonia
Patagonia is a town in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, Patagonia had a population of 804. It developed in the mid-19th century as a trading and supply center for nearby mines and ranches. In the 21st century, it is a tourist destination, retirement community, and arts and crafts center.
From the Wikipedia article Patagonia, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks9
The Patagonia Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
100 School Street, Patagonia
Jun-Sep: Fr-Sa 10:30-12:30; Oct-May: Th-Sa 14:00-16:00; PH off
Patagonia Creative Arts Community Art Center
Museum · 0.5 mi
300 Naugle Avenue, Patagonia
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes8
Wagon Wheel Saloon
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
400 Naugle Avenue;West Naugle Avenue, Patagonia
Mo-Su 06:30-20:00
Ovens of Patagonia
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
277 McKeown Avenue;West Mckeown Avenue, Patagonia
Su-Fr 09:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Patagonia Lumber Company
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
289;295 McKeown Avenue;West Mckeown Avenue, Patagonia
We,Th 16:00-20:00; Fr 03:00-21:00; Sa,Su 12:00-21:00
Queen of Cups
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
320 Smelter Avenue, Patagonia
Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-18:00
Elisa's Tamales & Tacos
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
300 Naugle Avenue
History
The area where Patagonia is located provided Native American communities with plentiful hunting and fishing opportunities. Archaeologists have identified the remains of Native American settlements, resource processing sites, and petroglyphs in the area surrounding Patagonia. The area was known as a Tohono O'odham ranchería, or seasonal village, called Sonoitac.
In 1539, Spanish explorer Fray Marcos de Niza entered the area near Lochiel on the Mexican border. He continued on his journey to Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico also known as the Seven Cities of Cibola. Marcos de Niza is credited with being the first European in what is now the State of Arizona. The main Native American tribes in the area at that time were the Sobaipuri and Papago (Tohono O'odham).
In 1692, Father Eusebio Francisco Kino came to the area as a missionary. His main objective was to convert the natives to Catholicism. The area became part of his Mission Los Santos Ángeles de Guevavi. By 1698, Father Kino encouraged his group to make their way up to Sonoita Creek. When they arrived in Sonoita Creek they encountered groups of indigenous people living along the area in which the creek was located. In the future that area would become known as Patagonia.
From the History section of Patagonia, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship2
Patagonia Community United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.7 mi
387 McKeown Avenue;West Mckeown Avenue, Patagonia
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Patagonia Montessori Elementary School
School · 0.7 mi
500 North 3rd Avenue, Patagonia
Map of Patagonia
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 34°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 36°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 40°F | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 44°F | 0.3 in |
| May | 88°F | 52°F | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 97°F | 62°F | 0.5 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 67°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 66°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 60°F | 1.5 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 50°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 40°F | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 34°F | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nogales Intl Ap (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Santa Cruz County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-12: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-04-30: Az-Ryan-Wildfire-4/30/2002 (Fire)
- 2000-10-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Nogales International Airport (OLS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Rio Rico 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Nogales 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Tubac 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Huachuca City 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Sierra Vista 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Green Valley 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Corona de Tucson 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Whetstone 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Sahuarita 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- Sierra Vista Southeast 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Post Office Patagonia Arizona 2014, The Old Pueblo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patagonia, Arizona - 1, This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the image. A link to my website sitemai.eu would be much appreciated but isn't..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patagonia, Arizona - 2, This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the image. A link to my website sitemai.eu would be much appreciated but isn't..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patagonia Arizona 1, Burley Packwood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patagonia, Arizona - 3, This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the image. A link to my website sitemai.eu would be much appreciated but isn't..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patagonia, Arizona - Santa Teresa's church - 6, This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the image. A link to my website sitemai.eu would be much appreciated but isn't..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patagonia, Arizona - Santa Teresa's church - 5, This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the image. A link to my website sitemai.eu would be much appreciated but isn't..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patagonia, Arizona - Santa Teresa's church - 7, This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the image. A link to my website sitemai.eu would be much appreciated but isn't..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patagonia, Arizona - Santa Teresa's church - 4, This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the image. A link to my website sitemai.eu would be much appreciated but isn't..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patagonia, Arizona - Santa Teresa's church - 3, This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the image. A link to my website sitemai.eu would be much appreciated but isn't..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patagonia, Arizona - Santa Teresa's church - 2, This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the image. A link to my website sitemai.eu would be much appreciated but isn't..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patagonia, Arizona - Santa Teresa's church - 1, This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the image. A link to my website sitemai.eu would be much appreciated but isn't..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cady Hall (Patagonia, AZ) 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Syssphinx hubbardi, Galenasphaug, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Staphylus ceos 10719317, Sam Kieschnick, CC BY 4.0
- Alabandite (47762674692), Pacific Museum of Earth from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wagon Wheel Saloon, cobalt123, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Juno Buckmoth, Galenasphaug, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amazilia violiceps 101693783, Dario, CC0
- Amazilia violiceps 101693777, Dario, CC0
- Amazilia violiceps 101693769, Dario, CC0
- Amazilia violiceps 101693791, Dario, CC0
- Amazilia violiceps 101693795, Dario, CC0
- Sciurus arizonensis 360429588, Quinn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Armyworm Moth (37528336946), Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Elada Checkerspot (37576831711), Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Tiny Checkerspot (37576832401), Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA, CC BY 2.0
_1.JPG){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Page built November 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.