Incorporating the name ‘Rio’ into its title you might expect something exotic and cultural about the community of Rio Rico, Arizona. Not one to disappoint, this Santa Cruz County town is located at the foot of the state, close to colourful Mexico and between the cities of Tucson and Nogales.

A resort community consisting of a number of villages, Rio Rico, Arizona is 56,000 acres of wonderful Arizona; rural and graceful, the area is surrounded by miles of un spoilt, picturesque desert, where coyotes are still free to howl and where the night sky is lit up with a monolith of shimmering stars.

Combining the resort communities to form one area, Rio Rico, Arizona has a population of around 15,000. Housing is varied and can range from luxury houses to single family homes. Prices range from $80,000-$500,000, although most are in the mid $140,000 range. One of the newest communities in Santa Cruz County, Rio Rico, Arizona has a number of planned residences, giving the town a slight urban feel.

Close enough to both Tucson and Nogales to allow for easy commuting, Rio Rico, Arizona has all the amenities for urban life close at hand, however it is allowed to retain a romantic ambiance that cities don’t seem to. Close to exotic Mexico and featuring affordable housing, Rio Rico, Arizona is a great place to live, retire or play. There is nothing more inspiring that Mother Nature, and Rio Rico, Arizona has this in abundance.