El Cortez Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Guided 90 Min Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Top hotels in El Cortez
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
It was all just “ok” .. our view was a pile of used mattresses out back - felt a little ghetto
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Properties decent, pool was nice, but had not been cleaned consistently.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
The front desk personnel and maintenance ,view and laundry was among the best hotels I’ve stayed In a long while.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
The service was very slow. Called guest services for wine glasses and cork screw and no one even came. When we went to the bar to ask the bar tender volunteered to loan us his personal one. They didn’t have amenities they listed either.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suites Tucson East
Rooms large but outdated, rust in bathtub, dresser drawer linings stained and old, dresser old and dinged up, tv options minimal and not modern, few plugs easy to access to charge electronics, power outlets that didn’t work. Pool had only one recliner that was also old. No video in gym. Staff helpful ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Casino Del Sol Resort
We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Cortez
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
Palo Verde
When in Palo Verde, you can plan a visit to Tucson Botanical Gardens and El Con Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
