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
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Downtown Tucson and El Presidio Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Barrio Viejo
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
The hotel has everything and at a reasonable price. Snooze is nearby for breakfast!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Sooo cool! Love the decor!! Super clean and nice efficient check-in.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Great hotel
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
The breakfast was simple, not many options. The air conditioner in our room was veey noisy and interrupted oir sleep, did not use the pool
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport
Property was clean and bed was comfortable. It’s a great place to stay for 1-2 days if you’re transiting and need to take a flight early next day. It’s comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The resort was gorgeous and the staff was exceptional. We had the best time.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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 Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
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 Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes 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.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
