Podcast Tour: Desert Seeds - Tucson's 4000 Year Foodway

3 hr 42 minGerman, EnglishTucson, United States

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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

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

What you'll do

Crossings over the historic riverbed where ancient Hohokam irrigation canals sustained early Sonoran agriculture
10 min
Mercado San Agustin
100 S Avenida Del Convento, Suite 200, Tucson, United States
Vibrant Mexican-style public plaza featuring La Estrella Bakery and local community gathering spaces.
10 min
Mission Garden
946 W Mission Ln, Tucson, United States
Living agricultural museum built on a 4,000-year-old farm site with heritage crop plots.
10 min
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
418 S Main Ave, Tucson, United States
Historic outdoor shrine in Barrio Viejo that embodies Mexican folklore and neighborhood preservation.
10 min
Family-run Sonoran Mexican restaurant open since 1936, known for carne seca and red chile
10 min
Neighborhood culinary market committed to direct sourcing from local desert farmers and heritage grains
10 min
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
115 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, United States
Downtown craft brewery incorporating regional grains like White Sonora wheat and sustainable water practices.
10 min
Specialty coffee roaster and agave bar integrating Sonoran wild foods like chiltepin pepper and mesquite
10 min
America's oldest continuously operating Mexican restaurant run by the same family, famous for rooftop carne seca
10 min

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

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.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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