Full of history, Tucson is the centre of native culture in the southwest United States.  No other city offers such a great starting location to discover the history and creativity of Southwestern cuisine from the dishes of the native people to the Spanish influence of this once Mexican town.  Paleo-Indians, known to have been in southern Arizona 12,000 years ago, set the stage for the creation of a city where the land is an integral part of daily life.  From breathtaking views, spectacular hiking trails, great artists, and fabulous cuisine, Tucson offers an urban environment where the outdoors is king, and the food is always fresh and full of heat!