Sahuarita is another fast growing area located south of Tucson, close to Green Valley. Within Sahuarita is Rancho Sahuarita, a master planned community with its own lake and numerous subdivisions. Nearby is Madera Highlands and other new communities where homes are being built by several nationally know builders. In the same area are large pecan groves which follow the path of the Santa Cruz river. There of plenty of activities for residents of Sahuarita in the area. The homes in Sahuarita are all newer and have good proximity to major employers and the military bases.