Locally owned & operated, the Sonoita Mercantile offers convenient shopping seven days a week. Sonoita Mercantile and Shell Station3235 Hwy 82 Sonoita AZ 85637 Phone: 520.455.5728 Hours: Open daily 7 AM – 7 PM
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Locally owned and operated, P-Town Auto & Offroad is a nationally certified auto repair shop conveniently located at 688 Harshaw in Patagonia. They offer general automotive and off-road vehicle repair as well as tire repair and even sell tires! They […]
P-Town Auto & Offroad – Patagonia
You can find award winning wine and a view that can’t be beat at Rune Wines in Sonoita. Visit Arizona’s only off-grid solar-powered winery and tasting room in Sonoita, Arizona just 30 minutes from Sierra Vista, 1 hour from Tucson, […]
Rune Wines
Senior Citizens of Patagonia (SCP) is a 25 year old 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to serve and support seniors and the disabled in Patagonia, Sonoita, Elgin and Canelo. We offer a transportation and weekday lunch program, as well as other […]
Senior Citizens of Patagonia
Serving homemade Mexican food for breakfast and dinner, Tamales y Tacos Elisa is a welcome addition to the Patagonia cuisine scene. Dine on the spot or order ahead to get your food to go. Either way, you can be sure […]
Tamales y Tacos Elisa
Try a sip of Arizona wine history! The oldest commercial vineyard and winery in Arizona, Sonoita Vineyards has been making award-winning wine since 1974. Dr. Gordon Dutt, founder and original winemaker at Sonoita Vineyards and retired soil scientist from the […]
Sonoita Vineyards
In years gone by, the town park or town square was a gathering place. A place where festivals were held, music played from the gazebo, and young lovers held hands. In Patagonia, it still is. With its charming gazebo and columns, […]
Outdoor Family Fun at the Patagonia Town Park
Twisted Union Wine Co. has quickly made a name for itself, producing award-winning wines and hosting its signature Twisted Union Communion wine festival. Located in Elgin, Arizona, we are focused on celebrating the unique terroirs of the West. The winery […]
Twisted Union Wine Co.
Shooting Star potter, Martha Kelly, has been in Patagonia working as a studio potter since 1981. “Throughout my life, clay has always been the source of my true joy. The magic of making something out of nothing is truly a […]
Shooting Star Pottery
The Town of Patagonia is appropriately proud of our history and distinctive character. The community is quirky, and we like it that way. Patagonia Town Government prides itself on providing a high level of business-friendly service in a quick, responsive […]
Town of Patagonia
A fixture in Sonoita for over 60 years, the Steak Out Restaurant and Saloon is known for mesquite-grilled steaks, margaritas and live music on weekends. Acquired by the owners of the Sonoita Inn in 1978 and then rebuilt in the […]
The Steak Out Restaurant
The Wild Horse Restaurant—formerly known as The Home Plate— is located at 309 W. McKeown, within the Stage Stop Inn. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Wild Horse serves American favorites, AZ-MEX specialties, house-made tortilla chips, and tasty options […]
The Wild Horse Restaurant
A southern Arizona oasis for boating, fishing and birding Story credit goes to Scott Craven of the Arizona Republic When the sign suddenly pops up along a two-lane highway carved through Arizona’s wine country, you wonder if it’s a mistake. […]
Escape to Patagonia Lake State Park
Founded in 1937, the Wagon Wheel Saloon is Patagonia’s original cowboy bar, offering great burgers and Mexican food too. Wagon Wheel Saloon 400 Naugle Avenue, Patagonia AZ 85624 Phone: 520.394.2433 Hours: Seven days a week 6:30 AM – 8 PM […]
Wagon Wheel Saloon
A trip to Patagonia would not be complete without a visit to the Paton Center for Hummingbirds. Dedicated to the celebration and conservation of hummingbirds—and all of southeast Arizona’s astounding biodiversity—through recreation, education, and sustainable living. The Patons Wally and […]
Tucson Audubon Society’s Paton Center for Hummingbirds
Mountain biking in the Mountain Empire varies from groomed dirt roads to technical single track. Here are three scenic rides you might like to try. Harshaw Loop This is an easy 13 mile loop that includes pavement and dirt road. […]
3 Scenic Rides in the Sky Islands
The Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve is one of Santa Cruz County’s most sought after birding hot spots. Owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy, it is actually one of the best bird-watching havens in the Southwest. This lush riparian area provides […]
Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
Just three miles outside of Patagonia is one several places in the area to access to the historic Arizona Trail, which runs Mexico to Utah. Take Harshaw Road east of Patagonia about 3 miles, until you see the Arizona Trail […]
Hiking the Arizona Trail
Article written by Dina Mishev and published by Arizona Guide No matter if you’re new to birding or are an avid birder looking to check rare species off your life list, Patagonia is your place. It’s not just because birds outnumber people in Patagonia […]
World-Class Birding in Patagonia
This hike is moderately difficult. The trail is the service road to the fire lookout station on the summit of Red Mountain. In years past, this was no doubt one of many mining roads in the Patagonia Mountains, but in […]