Barrio Viejo


-Historic neighborhood just south of downtown Tucson
-One of Tucson's oldest neighborhoods, dating back to 1850
-The name translates to "old neighborhood" in Spanish
-The neighborhood is characterized by colorful adobe houses, Mexican cantinas, brewpubs, and cocktail bars
-Barrio Viejo has many cultural attractions, including El Tiradito, a "wishing shrine" where visitors leave prayer notes and light candles in the walls