Podcast Tour: Desert Seeds - Tucson's 4000 Year Foodway
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Step into North America's oldest continuously farmed valley. From ancient Hohokam irrigation canals beneath the Santa Cruz River to sun-cured carne seca drying on historic roofs, discover how water, native botanicals, and heritage grains forged the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the United States.
- An 8.9 km self-guided tour with 9 stops over 222 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Foodways & Culinary Identity and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
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Duration 3 hours 42 min
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Guided experience
German, English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Verified facts woven into an engaging story
- Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
- Precise navigation between the stops
- Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Crossings over the historic riverbed where ancient Hohokam irrigation canals sustained early Sonoran agriculture.
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Stop 2
Vibrant Mexican-style public plaza featuring La Estrella Bakery and local community gathering spaces.
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Stop 3
Living agricultural museum built on a 4,000-year-old farm site with heritage crop plots.
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Stop 4
Historic outdoor shrine in Barrio Viejo that embodies Mexican folklore and neighborhood preservation.
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Stop 5
Family-run Sonoran Mexican restaurant open since 1936, known for carne seca and red chile.
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Stop 6
Neighborhood culinary market committed to direct sourcing from local desert farmers and heritage grains.
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Stop 7
Downtown craft brewery incorporating regional grains like White Sonora wheat and sustainable water practices.
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Stop 8
Specialty coffee roaster and agave bar integrating Sonoran wild foods like chiltepin pepper and mesquite.
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Stop 9
America's oldest continuously operating Mexican restaurant run by the same family, famous for rooftop carne seca.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Meet at the Santa Cruz River Heritage Project near 1580 S Santa Cruz Lane. The river outfall can be viewed from the Chuck Huckleberry Loop, about a quarter mile south of W Starr Pass Blvd. Take local transit toward this area and walk the final stretch.
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