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Ever-changing Marana has been around for centuries.

Our Town’s history goes back much further than its 1977 incorporation. Archaeologists have discovered evidence of more than 4,000 years of human occupation in what is now known as Marana. Native Americans, European settlers and some of the earliest Americans lived in or passed through Southern Arizona. When the railroad put the community on the map in the 1800s, it gained a name: Marana, meaning thicket. These days, Marana is synonymous with quality of life in the Sonoran Desert. Actually, it’s been that way for thousands of years.


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Discover Marana in our photo gallery

The landscape in Marana, Arizona is simply stunning. View some of our amazing images.

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Weather

Weather

Sunny days and starry nights are constants in the Sonoran Desert.

The sun rarely takes time off in Marana. With more than 350 days of sunny weather every year, this is the perfect...

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Getting to Marana

Getting to Marana

Visitors from near and far can easily find their way to Marana.

It's easy to get here! What are you waiting for? Here's information for car or air travel: By car:  Marana is a...

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Marana History

Marana History

The legacy of the West.

As a unique crossroads of culture, industry and innovation, Marana claims a rich and diverse history. Documented...

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Marana Regional Airport

Marana Regional Airport

Marana has its own regional airport that makes getting here for your next vacation convenient and comfortable.

The Marana Regional Airport (AVQ) is classified as a general aviation reliever airport for Tucson International. It...

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