Cortaro
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

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour

Tucson: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Breakfast

3 Hour Private Tucson Street Food with Local Guide

Sonoran Desert Guided Mountain Bike Adventure
Top hotels in Cortaro

Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
Clean room
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson/Marana
Hard bed and
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham NW Tucson Marana
The front desk staff was great
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Best Western Gold Poppy Inn
Great room and staff
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Great staff and nice rooms
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy is clearly a classic motor inn from a bygone era that has been thoughtfully—and playfully—reimagined. The result is a fun retro vibe layered with modern touches that feel intentional rather than forced. We arrived in the early hours of the morning. Although the front desk was closed, ...
Reviewed on Dec 27, 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
If you're spending some time in Dove Mountain, Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

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
You might make a stop by Saguaro National Park while you're exploring Picture Rocks.

Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Stone Canyon Club and Catalina State Park.

Catalina Foothills Estates
When in Catalina Foothills Estates, you can plan a visit to La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
