Overview
Demystifying Nogales and deconstructing the myths of the border are the purposes of this trek. Discover the geographic importance and biculturalism of the border community during this visit to the Arizona (US) half of Ambos Nogales.
The itinerary explores the heritage behind the commercial and migration crossroads and offers an interpretation of the contemporary challenges at diverse reference points within the cityscape.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Gratuities
Bottled water
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We will meet inside the Burger King at a table. I will have a BORDERLANDIA t-shirt on. You may park in the back section only of the BK parking lot, it is $5 for parking payable at the cashier inside.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Nogales
1 hour 30 min
We will first gain an understanding of Nogales' geography by going through the historic Crawford Ave district to an ideal vantage point of both or "Ambos" Nogales.
Here we talk about the unique ecological zone we find ourselves in and also talk about the timeline of the wall that we can see following the irregular landscape.
As we descend the hill we will immerse ourselves in the history of the Mexican Revolution in Nogales and the three important battles which were fought here.
Following this, we head for the main port of entry, the Dennis DeConcini, downtown. Here, we will talk about a little-known Great Depression era work and the realities of crossing for people whose lives span both sides of the border. Heading over to the Morley Avenue streetscape, we will see the evolution of this commercial avenue through historic images and an overview of some of Nogales, Arizona's current challenges, visit a new art studio and gallery and finally we will take in the new murals. -
Sacred Heart Parish
10 min
We will talk about Nogales's role as part of the annual pilgrimage that has taken place in the borderlands since at least the 1700s and the Sonoran religious and cultural heritage of our binational region
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Phoenix).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Nogales Past & Present Tour
Can I cancel Nogales Past & Present Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start?
We will meet inside the Burger King at a table. I will have a BORDERLANDIA t-shirt on.
What's included?
- Gratuities
What's not included?
- Bottled water
Which places does it visit?
It visits Nogales, Sacred Heart Parish.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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