Patagonia offers affordable housing in a region with a distinctive charisma and a rich history. It is significantly more relaxed in this area than in other parts of the state because of its high elevation (4,000 feet). And, like the rest of Santa Cruz County, the majority of homes are not part of a homeowners association, while the overall crime rate is significantly lower than other suburban areas, both nationally and statewide.To live in Patagonia is to immerse oneself in Old-West culture while also taking advantage of modern conveniences, art galleries, and wineries.To the point where Hollywood recognized the unspoiled Sonoita Valley, where Patagonia is located, as being so perfectly Western that Oklahoma McLintock was cast in the film,  and several John Wayne westerns were filmed in... 10/28/2021

Hidden away, tucked in between mountains and rolling grassland hills is the Mountain Empire of Arizona.  Patagonia, Sonoita and Elgin are a paradise unto themselves. I spent the past weekend in Patagonia (again)...some might say the "crown jewel" of the area.  A scant 20 minutes from Nogales and the border, only 80 minutes from Tucson, yet a world away from the standard expectations of most visitors to our state.   Patagonia attracts people from all walks of life, affording them the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.  A chance to relax, relieve stress and remember what is really important in the grand scheme of things.  Bird-watchers flock to the area, known as a haven along migratory routes.  Lake Patagonia to the south is a draw for pleasure boaters, sportsmen and th... 03/17/2008