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 mountain views and desert landscapes.
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
ONLY GOOD PEOPLE WORK HERE 5 STARS HERE.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham NW Tucson Marana
It was a clean and nice place. The staff was friendly too!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson/Marana
Didn’t stay cause the front desk purple hair lady was late to work, in a bad mood, and
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
The room was nice and the bed was comfy. The only complaint I have is the temperature of the room. I'm menopausal and was unable to sleep due to being unable to lower the temperature in the room.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Dbl queen room had everything you need just FYI no dresser but places to hang stuff. The pool/bar/activity area very nice. Great staff. Cute gym/arcade. Amazing value! Very talented live music on Friday. Appropriate volume. Other than oatmeal bfast bar there isn't really snack options, so bring that. ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
We really enjoyed our stay, the room was big and held our family of five beautifully. I wish they were two queen beds instead of two double beds, but it worked. The pools were fun and the food was good.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 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.
