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At first sight of the Cathedral, the Mexican Baroque exterior will take your breath away. Walk inside past a collection of colossal palm trees, and you’ll find that the architecture is equally impressive, too.

Whilst they might look spikey and uninviting, cacti are actually a very popular cooking ingredient. Similar to courgette, these plants can be cooked up into a tasty and unusual taco filling. Make sure to sample the taste of a cactus for an authentic desert experience.

Head down to the Tucson stadium to see the University of Arizona’s football team play at home. Once a year, you can enjoy the fun but tense atmosphere when rival universities play head to head for the Territorial Cup.