Sonoita–Elgin Chamber of Commerce

Located in the heart of Arizona’s Wine Country at a cool elevation of 5,000’, the Sonoita plain is surrounded by breathtaking 9,000’ mountain peaks. Considered high desert grassland, Sonoita is breathtakingBeautiful Sonoita with rolling hills, lush grasslands, Arizona ash and oak trees, and colorful wildflowers: No cactus here! With summer temperatures in the high 80’s and twenty inches of annual precipitation, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the cool climate change as you climb out of the desert along scenic state Highway 83, just 45 minutes south of greater Tucson.