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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
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
High-End Japanese Sushi Class in Tucson (Includes 5-Course Meal)
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Cortaro
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
All around well kept place. Eric on the check in was great!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham NW Tucson Marana
Clean, roomy, convenient
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson/Marana
The coffee could have been stronger. Breakfast was basic but adequate.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Amazing hotel! Clean cozy rooms, great lighting and decor, functional with kitchenettes, a stove, real plates, glasses and silverware, good size refrigerator, comfortable couch and very comfortable King size bed. My new favorite hotel!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy was wonderful! I can’t say enough good things about Anisia, Victor, and Alex the front desk workers! As a former front desk worker I appreciate how great they are. Love love love the oatmeal bar! Perfect for those early mornings I went hiking. Room with large screen tv was terrific. Definitely ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Best Western InnSuites Tucson Foothills Hotel & Suites
Cons….Room was a little dingy, garbage under the bed stains on the sheets and didn’t feel clean. Pros…the staff was great the location was convenient for my plans and the breakfast was amazing. It was a comparatively good value.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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
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.
Picture Rocks
If you're spending some time in Picture Rocks, Saguaro National Park is a top sight worth visiting.
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Stone Canyon Club and Catalina State Park.
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.
