El Tiradito Wishing Shrine, Saguaro National Park Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car within Tucson Mountain Park, start by heading towards the exit of the park and merge onto S Kinney Rd. Continue on S Kinney Rd until you reach W Valencia Rd. Take a right onto W Valencia Rd and continue straight until you reach I-19 N. Merge onto I-19 N and take exit 99A for I-10 E toward Tucson. Follow I-10 E for approximately 5 miles. Take exit 257A toward Congress St. Merge onto W Congress St and then turn right onto S Main Ave. The El Tiradito Wishing Shrine will be located on your right at 418 S Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. Parking is available along the street.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, begin by taking the Sun Tran bus route 27 from anywhere within Tucson Mountain Park. This route will take you toward downtown Tucson. Disembark at the stop closest to your destination on S Main Ave. From there, it is a short walk to El Tiradito Wishing Shrine at 418 S Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. Make sure to check the Sun Tran schedule for the most convenient times and routes as they may vary throughout the day.

• Walking

  If you are already in the downtown Tucson area or have access to nearby public transportation, you can walk to El Tiradito Wishing Shrine. Head towards S Main Ave from the downtown area. The shrine is located at 418 S Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. It is a pleasant area with local shops and cafes, making it a nice stroll. Ensure to wear comfortable walking shoes.