Places to Visit in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, America

Places to Visit in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, America

Ciudad Juarez is a city in Chihuahua State of Mexico geographically positioned at 31°44′22″ N 106°29′13″ W. It is the administrative center of Juarez, situated about 365 km from state capital, Chihuahua and 1800 km from the national capital, Mexico City.

Ciudad Juarez is basically industrial town but in recent years it is developing as one of the major educational centers of the country. The neighborhood of Ciudad Juarez is:

Campestre
Rivera del Bravo
Chavena
Anapra
Campos Eliseos
Infonavit San Lorenzo

Geography of Ciudad Juarez:

Ciudad Juarez is sited on the Mexico-United States border at an elevation of 1137 meters. The city of Ciudad Juarez is spread over an area of 188 sq. km. Ciudad Juarez experiences an arid climate with hot summers and cold winters.

History of Ciudad Juarez:

Ciudad Juarez was established by Spanish explorers in the year 1659 as Paso del Norte and after the independence of Mexico on September 27, 1821 from Spain, it has gradually developed in industrial sector.

Connectivity to Ciudad Juarez:

Ciudad Juarez is served by Abraham Gonzalez International Airport with connection to domestic locations Chihuahua, Monterrey, and Mexico City and the international locations of USA and Canada. The airport is located 14 km away from the city centre.

Compared to other cities of Mexico, rent for taxi is cheaper in Ciudad Juarez, accessible at airport, city centre and market. Public bus is other mode of transportation.

Food and shopping in Ciudad Juarez:

Blankets, pottery, and trinkets are the purchasable items in Ciudad Juarez. The major food corners in Ciudad Juarez include:

Burritos Crisostomo
El Tragadero
Tacos Ajijiji
Cabo Grill
Maria Chuchena

Things to do in Ciudad Juarez:

Shopping
Special drinks at Patio cafe
Exploring ancient sites

Places of interest in Ciudad Juarez:

Hermanos Escobar Central Park:

Hermanos Escobar Central Park is the most popular recreation centre, convenient for family. It will be good to visit at evening.

Monument to the Mexicanity:

Monument to the Mexicanity is the tallest structure in Juarez placed at large park which is in the northern Juarez. It was open on May 2013.

Chamizal Federal Public Park:

Chamizal Federal Public Park is the largest park in Juarez city covering an area of 40 acres with recreational areas, swings and colorful flower plants.

Other places of interest in Ciudad Juarez include:

Mercado Juarez
Old City Hall
Mision de Nuestra Seoora de Guadalupe
Chavena Fountain
Benito Juarez Monument
Federal Customs House
Sand Dunes of Samalayuca
Centro Escolar Revolución
Benito Juarez Olympic Stadium
Juarez Avenue
Revolution in the Border Museum
INBA Museum
Museo del Concorde
San Agustin Regional Museum
Paso del Norte Cultural Center

Best time to visit Ciudad Juarez:

February, March, April, October and November are the ideal months to visit Ciudad Juarez.

Accommodation options in Ciudad Juarez:

Ciudad Juarez has many reputed hotels offering world class services and facilities for the tourists checking in such hotels throughout the year. Breakfast, lunch, laundry services, babysitting center, mini bar and restaurant, airport pick and drop and doctors on call are some facilities offered by such hotels. The major hotels in Ciudad Juarez are as follows: