Visit Barrio Viejo
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
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Top hotels in Barrio Viejo
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
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Yes room was clean and organized
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Estrella at Casino Del Sol
Yes
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Lodge on the Desert
The room was exceptional, however, the young girl that was the night clerk was very rude and unfriendly but i would recommend the Lodge to family and friends.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Casino Del Sol Resort
Really enjoyed this stay! Nice rooms, beautiful pool area and casino was perfect size
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Viejo
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.
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.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
