- Tohono Chul is a 49-acre botanical garden, nature preserve, and cultural museum - The name Tohono Chul translates to "desert corner" in the Tohono O'odham language, spoken by the indigenous people of southern Arizona - The garden has a large collection of plants native to the Sonoran Desert - Tohono Chul's mission is to connect people with the Sonoran Desert's natural wonders, art, and culture - Features themed gardens, nature trails, shops, art galleries, classes, and a bistro - Tohono Chul has been called one of the world's great botanical gardens by Travel + Leisure and one of the top 22 secret gardens in the US and Canada by National Geographic Traveler - 7366 North Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, one block north of West Ina Road, 1/4-mile west of North Oracle Road tohonochul.org Map