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.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
After visiting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
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.
Reid Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Reid Park Zoo home during your holiday in Tucson? Discover the area's desert landscapes and mountain views.
Things to do
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions 3-Day Discount Pass
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
3 Hour Tucson Street Food with Local Guide
Experience Saguaro East NP: GPS Guided Audio Tour
El Conquistador Sunset Trail Ride
Top hotels in Cortaro
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
Clean room, clean hotel staff is very nice and quiet
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham NW Tucson Marana
Staff was very kind and helpful. Parking was great. Lots of stores and restaurants in the area. Small pool but it did the job. Breakfast was ok. Would stay here again
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson/Marana
Breakfast was ok but wasn't to our particular tastes. Room and parking were good.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Great value, nice location between both parks and close to downtown. We loved the pool and the murals and overall vibe of the entire property. Oatmeal bar was clutch for a quick breakfast before heading out to early morning hikes.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
We had a lovely stay. Beautiful room and great service. We were even visited one morning by a javelina. Thank you!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cortaro
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.
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.
Starr Pass
While Starr Pass may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Starr Pass Golf Club and Greasewood Park.
Tucson Estates
If you're spending some time in Tucson Estates, Old Tucson Studios and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum are top sights worth seeing.
