El Cortez 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
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in El Cortez
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Staff is always encouraging. Rooms are set up perfect! Love the bedding. The views are great to.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
This motor lodge is close to the western Saguaro National park which is what I wanted. Check in was easy. The room was good. Most everything was clean and tidy, and things where you would expect them. Good lighting and mirrors over the sink. It is situated right next to the freeway, like right next ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Our room was wonderful and close to the bar and restaurant. We always enjoy our stay at Lodge on the Desert.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Very friendly staff. Beautiful property, will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
Breakfast was a little cold and no bacon, but still good.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room, comfortable bed and free breakfast!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Cortez
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Tucson
Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center while you're exploring.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
South Tucson
Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travellers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
