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A mural of fresh produce with a 'STOP' sign and street signs. 2
A street sign for 'N. Marley Ave' and a 'ONE WAY' sign with an arrow pointing left. 3
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Nogales Past & Present Tour

By Borderlandia
Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 32 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover the rich history of Nogales, Arizona on a guided walking tour
  • Learn how Nogales came about as one town split by an international border line
  • Explore the contemporary context of Nogales on the US-Mexico Border
  • See the brilliant murals that have revitalised the city
  • Visit the main gates and learn about the history of the Mexican Revolution

Activity location

    • Nogales
    • Nogales, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 47 N Sonoita Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621, USA | We meet inside the Burger King at a table. The guide has a shirt or hat that says: "Borderlandia."
    • Nogales, Arizona, United States

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Nogales Past & Present Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
CHF 32.13 x 1 AdultCHF 32.13
Total
Price is CHF 32.13
Until Sat, 11 Jul
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour of Nogales, AZ
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Overview of border history at historic city centre crossings
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour of historic Morley Ave
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Viewing of community murals
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Sacred Heart
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Discover the history and culture of Nogales, Arizona on a guided walking tour.

Explore the city's different districts, each with its interpretive theme, and learn about the area's geography, border history, and contemporary issues.

Begin your tour at the meeting point to gain a vantage point to go over the geography of the binational city.

Visit the two city centre border gates of Nogales and see the historic US Customs House.

Here, you will learn about the Mexican Revolution in Nogales and its various battles as well as the economic purposes of the different ports of entry.

Continue to one of the most important commercial and historical streets in Arizona, Morley Avenue, and note its diverse architectural styles.

See some of the new vibrant community murals, the Historic Santa Cruz County Courthouse and the 1917 Bowman Hotel recently revitalised into senior residences.

Finalise our tour at the oldest church, Sacred Heart where we discuss a centuries-old pilgrimage that traverses the border at Nogales.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nogales
    • Nogales, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 47 N Sonoita Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621, USA | We meet inside the Burger King at a table. The guide has a shirt or hat that says: "Borderlandia."
    • Nogales, Arizona, United States