10 Best Things to Do in Nogales
Whether you are a resident, a part-time resident, or a visitor, here’s a list of Borderlandia’s top ten favorite things to do in the border community of Ambos Nogales.
10. Orientate yourself to the dynamic border city with a visit to the Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum
Photo: Architectural Conservation Laboratory, Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania / NPS Tumacácori website
9. Contemplate the Indigenous and Spanish colonial past at the Guevavi mission ruins
8. Have Lunch at Cocina La Ley. We recommend the tacos dorados de camarón and un bichi de marisco
Photo: La Línea Art Studio on Morley
7. Take time to get to know La Línea Art Studio an important community art and culture space along historic Morley Avenue
6. Meet el Mono Bichi a symbol of the border city’s identity and with an important message behind the monument
Photo: Phil & Sandy LaVoi
5. Visit the Nogales Art Museum
4. Enjoy dinner and music at La Roca, don't forget to order their mochomos and guacamole as well as the key lime pie
3. Familiarize yourself with the local flora and fauna of the rare wetlands at Las Lagunas de Anza
2. Walk and shop down Morley Avenue and take in the new murals and the beautiful 1904 Santa Cruz County Courthouse
1. Experience the newly revitalized historic Coliseo Taurino
Want to experience these places with a local guide? Join us for an upcoming tour or write us an email at info@borderlandia.org for private and custom tours.
Do you have anything to add to the list? Write us an email and let us know and we will share your thoughts in the next edition of the magazine!