Barrio Viejo

Tucson

Home in the Barrio
Home in the Barrio
#trovember — The quiet streets just south of Tucson’s downtown are still home to this desert city’s adobe soul. The Barrio Viejo is full of 19th-century Sonoran buildings, perfect for quiet architectural wandering...
Brightly colored building in Tucson's Old Town, the Barrio Viejo.
The Barrio Viejo (or Barrio Historico) in Tucson, just south of downtown. The fabric of the neighborhood has retained some of its 19th century character, with thick adobe walls and colorful doors. Some buildings are derelict--some seemed intentionally so--and many others have been renovated, painted, and house artists' studios or lawyers' offices. It's the most fascinating part of Tucson.

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park featuring desert views and mountains

Saguaro National Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Overlook the aircraft boneyard, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

4.5/5(5 reviews)

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Pima Air and Space Museum
Sabino Canyon which includes desert views

Sabino Canyon

5/5(5 reviews)

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

4.5/5(3 reviews)

This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.

Old Tucson Studios
The Tucson Zoo is a great Zoo even though it is relatively small

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.

Reid Park Zoo

Things to do

Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

RM111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian

Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian

RM36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

RM59
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

RM59
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide

Tucson Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide

RM138
per adult
Tucson Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide
Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket, Tucson, Arizona

Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket, Tucson, Arizona

RM55
per adult
Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket, Tucson, Arizona
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Top hotels in Barrio Viejo

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd Tucson AZ
The price is RM380 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
RM380
RM465 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,369 reviews)
It was alright.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road Tucson AZ
The price is RM433 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
RM433
RM498 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,125 reviews)
Clean room, great water pressure, cute decor.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
245 E Ina Rd Tucson AZ
The price is RM779 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
RM779
RM1,048 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,040 reviews)
Always enjoy our stay here

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana

Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana

2 out of 5
4940 W Ina Rd Tucson AZ
The price is RM274 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM274
RM314 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,210 reviews)
Very clean room, very nice and polite staff. In a great location and very affordable! Would love to stay again in the future

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr Tucson AZ
The price is RM1,304 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
RM1,304
RM1,632 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful location, trails, hiking, great food

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way Tucson AZ
The price is RM696 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM696
RM796 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,073 reviews)
Staff was friendly

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Lodge on the Desert
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Viejo

Downtown Tucson which includes night scenes and a city

Downtown Tucson

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.

Downtown Tucson
Aerial Panorama of Saguaro Forest in warm afternoon sunlight

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.

South Tucson
Moderately strenuous paved hike with awesome views of Tucson and surrounding areas as the payoff.

Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.

Menlo Park
The huge cactus - Carnegie giant

South Park

If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

South Park
Beautiful blooms on the cactus. An unexpected sight, for me, in the middle of the desert.

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
Tucson Arizona, USA: The old St. Augustine Cathedral in visual contrast against the corporate buildings of downtown.

Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

Sam Hughes

Barrio Viejo