Barrio Viejo Travel Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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 desert landscapes and mountain views.

Reid Park Zoo

Things to do

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

฿466
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿465
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian

Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian

฿279
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian
Tucson Bundle

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

฿621
per traveller
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors

Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors

฿2,721
per adult
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿330
per traveller
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
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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 ฿2,760 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿2,760
฿3,380 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (6,417 reviews)
Very clean, convenient, and affordable! And very busy, which is a good thing. Thank you.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

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

Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road Tucson AZ
The price is ฿3,550 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿3,550
฿4,084 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! (3,152 reviews)
The heated pool was a highlight.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
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 ฿2,241 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
฿2,241
฿2,567 total
12 Mar - 13 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! (1,223 reviews)
Erick front lobby was great, great stay, great price.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
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 ฿5,769 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿5,769
฿7,887 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,065 reviews)
Really no amenities

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suites Tucson East

Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suites Tucson East

3 out of 5
4855 E Broadway Blvd Tucson AZ
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,866 reviews)
no

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

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Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suites Tucson East
Casino Del Sol Resort

Casino Del Sol Resort

4 out of 5
5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson AZ
The price is ฿3,224 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿3,224
฿3,612 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,297 reviews)
Beds were very uncomfortable. Food at buffet needs several improvements. Staff need better customer service.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Casino Del Sol Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Viejo

Downtown Tucson

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 Travel Guide