Juarez, Mexico!

Welcome, you have reached what is hopefully a balanced source of information about Juarez, Mexico, authored by an American who has lived in Juarez among the people and has never once been compensated by any of the merchants or institutions featured here or by the Mexican government.  Whatever you may have heard, Juarez, Mexico is full of good people, interesting attractions, fine restaurants, a fascinating history, and very impressive shopping values.  The truth about Ciudad Juarez is here on these pages...

Other web sites tell you about Juarez Mexico. This site takes you there. With the Juarez Mexico Travel Guide you arrive knowing where you want to go.  You do not have to rely on hearsay regarding good restaurants, hotels, and things to see and do.  You have maps and a good idea of what things cost in advance.

Juarez, Mexico is located just across the border from El Paso, Texas.  Together the two cities form the one of the largest international border communities on earth.

Ciudad Juarez is the largest city in the State of Chihuahua and the 5th (some say 4th) largest city in all of Mexico.  With a population of almost 2 million people, this city is no sleepy little border town. Whether you are looking for good food, shopping values, or an exciting nightlife, you can find it here.

Beginnings of the Juarez Guide, 2/2001

The Juarez Mexico Guide may be the most balanced source of information about Juarez, Mexico currently available in the English language. Thousands of people must travel to Juarez, Mexico daily, but reviews of restaurants, hotels, and services are rarely published anywhere. Hopefully, the Juarez, Mexico Guide helps fill the gap.

Most people have probably heard of Juarez in relation to crime. Since 2008 the drug war has cost countless lives in Juarez. Victims tended to be those associated with one faction or another involved in the drug trade, but innocent people have also been killed in crossfires, "being at the wrong place at the wrong time". At the current time, January, 2013, the violence seems to have subsided, but we can make no guarantees that it will not return in the near future.

Each day thousands of people cross the bridge between El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico. There is a great deal of cross-business between the two cities, and the US Consulate in Juarez is the only consulate in Northern Mexico which processes immigration applications for legal entry into the US. If you are one of the people who must go to Juarez, hopefully the guide can help you arrive a little better prepared.

We've tried to cover both the well-known attractions and businesses but also a few of the little out of the places only a frequent visitor can discover. See not only the 5-star hotels and finest restaurants but also some good value hotels and see the little window in the side of a building where for as little as $3 a friendly señora will serve you the same delicious food she serves her children.

The guide will show you everything you need to know about how to enjoy your stay, everything from the great things to see to insights into the people, culture, and history.  A walking tour of the downtown historical sights is included. 

We also offer you tips on dealing with Spanish, information about nightlife, shopping, and transportation.  The site is very rich in photographs. Enjoy...