We do not inherit the
earth from our ancestors,
we borrow it from
our children.
- Native American Wisdom

Tourism to Saguaro National Park in 2023 Creates $113 Million in Economic Benefits

Saguaro National Park had over 1 million visitors in 2023. Those visitors spent $74.5 million in southern Arizona. That spending supported 982 jobs, $38.8 million in labor income, $65.6 million in value added, and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $113 million. The directly affected sectors were:

1) Lodging $25.2 million

2) Restaurants $14.8 million

3) Gas $12.8 million

4) Retail $6.5 million

5) Recreation $5.3 million

6) Groceries $4.9 million

7) Transportation $3.6 million

8) Camping $1.4 million