Rio Rico, Arizona is a small community in southern Arizona, just north of the U.S.–Mexico border and along Interstate 19, between Tucson and Nogales.

Where it is on the map

  • It is in Santa Cruz County , Arizona.
  • Rio Rico sits about 60 miles south of Tucson along I‑19.
  • It is roughly 16 miles north of Nogales, Arizona/Mexico border , also along I‑19.
  • On a map of Arizona, you’ll find it in the south‑central border region , west of the Santa Rita Mountains and along the Santa Cruz River.

Coordinates (if you want to pinpoint it)

  • Approximate coordinates: 31.47° N, 110.98° W.
  • In degrees‑minutes‑seconds, that’s around 31°28′17″ N, 110°58′35″ W.

If you open Google Maps or any online map and search “Rio Rico, AZ,” it will drop you right on this area along I‑19 between Tucson and Nogales.