Pascua Yaqui Tribe

The Pascua Yaqui Indians of Arizona are descendants of the ancient Toltecs who occupied a large area of the Southwest and Mexico and today have eight communities in Southern Arizona.

1) New Pascua Village, which is the Yaqui reservation, outside of Tucson
2) Guadalupe, outside of Phoenix
3) Old Pascua Village, located in Tucson
4) Barrio Libre, in the City of South Tucson
5) Yoemem Pueblo, in Marana
6) Penjamo, located in Scottsdale
7) Hightown, located in Chandler
8) Coolidge

The Pascua Yaqui tribe culture is rich in Native Indian elements and is best known for its Deer Dances and statuary and cultural paintings done by Yaqui artists.
             
The reservation is surrounded by richly vegetated, scenic desert that offers recreational and sightseeing opportunities.  The Mt. Lemmon ski area is an hour east of Tucson, and Saguaro National Monument is a few miles north.  Other sights include the San Xavier del Bac Mission, Old Tucson Studios, Sonoran Desert Museum, and Kitt Peak Observatory.  The nearby Santa Catalina, Tucson, and Rincon Mountains provide hiking and camping opportunities.

Things to Do

Casino of the Sun is open 24 hours and provides slots, bingo and video routlette, all with scenic and mountain views that surround this 24,000 square foot casino.  Link to page

Casino del Sol feature live blackjack, poker and bingo with nearly 1,000 slot machines.  Link to page

Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre (AVA) Take in a live concert at this open-air venue, one of Tucson's top outdoor facilities located directly across from Casino del Sol. Link to page

Annual Events

Easter Ceremonies
Location: Each community, except Panjamo, Marana and Hightown
Date: Starts on Ash Wednesday and continues every Friday night for 7 weeks
Information: (520) 883-5000

Tribal Recognition Day
Location: New Pascua Reservation 
Date: September
Information: (520) 883-5000

Where to Stay

There are no lodging facilities availabe on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation, but accommodations can be found in Tucson or nearby communities of Marana, Green Valley and Rio Rico.

Location and Nearby Communities

Location:

The Pascua Yaqui Indian Reservation is located in southwestern Arizona, approximately 15 miles southwest of downtown Tucson. 

Nearby Communities:

Green Valley

Marana

Rio Rico

Tucson

Contacting the Tribe

Tribal Government
7474 S. Camino de Oeste
Tucson, AZ
(520) 883-5000

Visitor Information
(520)883-5000