Arizona

Nogales, Arizona is Arizona’s largest international border town. Nogales, Arizona is a small town with a small population. It is mainly a freight crossing place and a place for tourists to cross the border into Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Nogales takes its name from the Spanish word for “walnut”. Nogales, Arizona sits across the border from its “twin city” of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Head south on Interstate 19 from Tucson, Arizona and within an hour you will arrive in Nogales, Arizona. The town of Nogales, Sonora has hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. You can step across the border from one town to the other in a matter of minutes and a huge contrast of cultures is notable. It is suggested that you park your car on the American side and walk across the border. There are pay parking lots near the border. Most American insurance policies do not cover their vehicles when driving into Mexico. If you feel you need your car be sure and purchase Mexican insurance to protect yourself and your vehicle. The town is home to a wide array of unique shops and restaurants. Nogales is a wonderful place to experience the Mexican culture and traditions. Nogales is an interesting and festive town and well worth a quick trip across the border to see it. No passport is needed. Be advised, do not drink the water or use ice in your drinks or you may risk an intestinal upset called Montezuma’s Revenge. Do not eat food from street vendors carts. The climate in Nogales is delightful all year round. Most of Nogales’ economy is based on agribusiness and produce distributors. Billions of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables cross through the Nogales Port of Entry each year. The neighboring towns are Tubac, Patagonia, Sonoita and Elgin.

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