Cortaro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.

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.

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.
Activities

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Saguaro National Park

Tucson: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Breakfast

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Cortaro Hotel Deals

Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
There was multiple stains on comforter and dead roaches in room when I arrived. The ac unit was run down and was loud like sitting on side of highway
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham NW Tucson Marana
Great place. Will stay again
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson/Marana
Room was filthy. Linens were dirty and stained. Linen was obviously not changed between guests.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Best Western Gold Poppy Inn
Very accommodating. Noisy— narrow halls and lots of sound creep from housekeeping and other guests. Easy access to Hwy 10. Given the number of hotels in this area, I thought this was a little pricey for basics but then I wasn’t in the other properties. I liked the automated window coverings.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Great location and well jept property.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Cool, cute and clever concept hotel with lots of artwork in the rooms and throughout the property. At check-in, we received poker chips good for free draft beer or wine, which we enjoyed while sitting by the pool. Our room was in the middle wing of the hotel, so we didn't notice the freeway noise ...
Reviewed on 16 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.
