El Paso Texas & Juarez Mexico.
A Diverse Getaway Experience.

Although within different countries, El Paso Texas and Cuidad Juarez, Mexico are sister-cities that lie across the Rio Grande River from each other. They were originally considered a single community owned by Mexico. After the Mexican American War of 1846-1848, the community north of the Rio Grande became El Paso belonging to the territory of Texas and the United States. The settlement south of the Rio Grande became Juarez Mexico in its state of Chihuahua. Therefore, El Paso and Juarez share a common history with closely aligned culture and tradition. Read more about the History of El Paso and Cuidad Juarez.

Residents and visitors share attractions, nightlife, restaurants and historical landmarks. With some guidelines, Canadians and U.S. citizens can openly cross the border into Juarez. Combined in many respects, El Paso and Juarez are a single metropolitan area where travelers and vacationers can conveniently experience both the U.S. and Old Mexico from the same geographical location. Its close proximity to the state of New Mexico expands the diversity of landscape and natural attractions.

About 700,000 people live in El Paso making it one of the most populous cities in Texas. Cuidad Juarez with a population of about 1,700,000 is the fifth largest city in Mexico. Combined they are the largest International Metroplex in the world with a combined metropolitan population of about 2.4 million.

When you visit El Paso, you can conveniently enjoy the sights, recreation and adventure of Texas, New Mexico and Old Mexico from one convenient geographical location. Click here to reserve hotels in El Paso that fit your vacation style and budget with secure online reservations.

Welcome to El Paso and Juarez where great year-round weather and over 300 days of blue-sky sunshine makes for an ideal getaway experience.

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