Sierra Vista is located just 75 miles southeast of Tucson, where it serves as the main commercial, cultural, and recreational center of Cochise County. At an elevation of 4,623 feet, Sierra Vista enjoys a moderate four-season climate with plenty of sunshine year round. Sierra Vista is famous for being the Hummingbird Capitol of the United States. The City and surrounding areas offer plenty of attractions for all residents to enjoy.
Environmental Operations Park
The Environmental Operations Park, also known as the Sierra Vista Wastewater Wetlands features a unique native grass restoration project. These 50 acres of wetlands support aquatic vegetation and grasses that were once native to the area. Each year, more than 2,000 acre-feet of treated water returns to the aquifer to help protect the area’s unique environment. The Park features a 1,800 square-foot wildlife-viewing platform and guided bird walks every Sunday.
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Located in Southeastern Arizona, Kartchner Caverns State Park features a stunning limestone cave with world-class features. Discovered in 1974, this “live” cave contains a wide range of unique minerals and formations, with water percolating from the surface and calcite formations continuing to grow. Guests can experience this underground landscape in an unforgettable hour and a half tour. Additionally, the Discovery Center offers museum exhibits, regional displays and educational information about the surrounding Arizona landscape.
San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
Containing nearly 57,000 acres of public land in Cochise County, this Area was established to protect and enhance the desert riparian ecosystem. The San Pedro River is home to more than 80 species of mammals and 100 species of breeding birds, and provides habitat for 250 species of migrant and wintering birds. Visitors, have the opportunity to enjoy the wildlife viewing through birdwatching, picnicking, camping and hiking.
Castle & Cooke is the premier new home builder in Arizona serving Sierra Vista and Cochise County for more than 20 years. In addition to offering homes for sale in Sierra Vista, we invest time and resources into building community parks and much needed infrastructure. For more information, call us at (520) 378-5110.