With traditional adobe architecture and contemporary high-rise buildings standing side-by-side in its downtown, Tucson reflects the union of early and modern Southwest culture. A center of Latino culture due to its close proximity to Mexico, the city gains a youthful feel from its students who attend the University of Arizona. The school's sports teams draw a major community following, as do its many top-notch annual events, including the Tucson International Mariachi Conference and the Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Home to Old Tucson Studios, which featured movie legends like John Wayne, Tucson's desert atmosphere, history and beauty make it a prime vacation spot.