Cortaro Travel Guide
Tucson
Popular places to visit
Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Old Tucson Studios
This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.
Fox Theatre
The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.
Things to do
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Experience Saguaro East NP: GPS Guided Audio Tour
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Saguaro National Park
Tucson: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Breakfast
Top hotels in Cortaro
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
Clean room
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson/Marana
Hard bed and
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites North Tucson - Marana
Hotel was fine. King room was clean and shower had decent pressure.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson North – Marana by IHG
Perfect
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham NW Tucson Marana
very clean, friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Beautifully decorated rooms. Very clean and comfortable. We have stayed there many times with no problems.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cortaro
Tortolita
Tortolita is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Crooked Tree Golf Course and El Conquistador Golf Course are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.
Casas Adobes
Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.
Picture Rocks
If you're spending some time in Picture Rocks, Saguaro National Park is a top sight worth visiting.
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Catalina State Park and Stone Canyon Club.
Catalina Foothills Estates
Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.
