Barrio Viejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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(1 review)

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

5/5(4 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 showing desert views

Sabino Canyon

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

Sabino Canyon
The Tucson Zoo is a great Zoo even though it is relatively small

Reid Park Zoo

4/5(1 review)

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
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

4.5/5(2 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

Activities

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$18
per traveller
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors

Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors

NZ$148
per adult
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$25
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson Bundle

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

NZ$33
per traveller
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Historic Courthouse, Tucson

Historical Guided Tour in Tucson

NZ$142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Guided Tour in Tucson
Family Friendly Rappeling Tour!

2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks

NZ$200
per adult
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
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Our pick of the best Barrio Viejo Hotel Deals

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd Tucson AZ
The price is NZ$201 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$201
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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! (6,326 reviews)
Beautiful pool area. Great gym-one of the best hotel gyms we have seen. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 18 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 NZ$197 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
NZ$197
11 Mar - 12 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! (3,106 reviews)
Staff are very friendly.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way Tucson AZ
The price is NZ$468 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$468
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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! (2,059 reviews)
Everything about this hotel was great. Superb room with small fireplace, quiet bedrom, comfortable bed, convenient parking, friendly staff. Highly recommendeded!

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Lodge on the Desert
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 NZ$477 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$477
15 Mar - 16 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! (1,031 reviews)
Hotel grounds and location were fantastic. Room was large and comfortable.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr Tucson AZ
The price is NZ$570 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$570
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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! (1,000 reviews)
Everything is top notch. Clean rooms, location, hiking, golf, pool, fitness, spa, etc. Would highly recommend

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Casino Del Sol Resort

Casino Del Sol Resort

4 out of 5
5655 W Valencia Rd Tucson AZ
The price is NZ$235 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$235
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,285 reviews)
I never got a room, they gave it away and pushed us to the hotel next door

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Casino Del Sol Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Viejo

Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

4/5(3 area reviews)

Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Tuscon Arena 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, Rocks and Ropes and Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace 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

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