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Ciudad Juarez - The Juarez Travel Guide is dedicated to making people aware of the great shopping and entertainment values to be found in Ciudad Juarez, located just across the border from El Paso, Texas. With almost 2 million people, Ciudad Juarez is no sleepy little border town. Copper Canyon. Since Juarez is the gateway to Ciudad Chihuahua and Chihuahua the gateway to the great Copper Canyon train ride, the JTG has published a 60 page feature article on this great vacation adventure. Downtown. When you descend from the Sante Fe Bridge in El Paso you find yourself on Avenida Juarez, a street rich in Mexican history, the home of a thriving commercial district, and a place where you will find attractions the entire family will enjoy. Historical Tour of Downtown Ciudad Juarez Mexico. Did you know that Napoleon invaded Mexico in the 1860’s and that the Mexican president, Benito Juarez, had to flee as far north as Paseo del Norte (now Ciudad Juarez) until the French were defeated? Just a few decades later, in 1911, the final, bitter battle of the Mexican Revolution was also fought in Juarez, Mexico. Such famous figures as Pancho Villa played a role. Cuauhtemoc Market - Ciudad Juarez. This market is a large indoor facility which dates back to the 1880’s in the history of Ciudad Juarez. You can find great leather goods, silver and turquoise jewelry, Mexican art, sculpture, and thousands of other high quality items. City Market - Ciudad Juarez. The City Market (Mercado Juarez) is run by the Ciudad Juarez municipal government and offers fine leather goods, silver and turquoise jewelry, Mexican art, sculpture, and thousands of other high quality items. Museum of History - Ciudad Juarez. The building itself is an architectural treasure which played an important part in the history of Ciudad Juarez, and now houses intriguing exhibits of Spanish armor and reproductions of great paintings by the Spanish Master’s Goya and Velazquez. Attractions - Ciudad Juarez. - Cd. Juarez is a family friendly city with many parks and museums your children will love. Chamizal Park - Ciudad Juarez. The largest public park in Ciudad Juarez, Parque Chamizal is a beautifully landscaped facility with great views of the mountains in El Paso and plenty of swings and jungle gyms for the kids. This 200+ acre facility was once part of the United States. Archaeology Museum - Ciudad Juarez. Located in Chamizal Park in Ciudad Juarez, the Archaeology Museum offers art exhibits which change every month and public events on Sunday in the lovely park behind the building. Shopping - Ciudad Juarez. Cd. Juarez is famous for it’s leather goods, arts, and crafts, but where do you find a supermarket or shopping mall for ordinary items? Let me show you. Restaurants - Ciudad Juarez. Let me show you the finest restaurants and the little out of the way spots only a frequent visitor to Ciudad Juarez can discover, and you will have a dining experience you will not forget. Mariscos D’Mazatlan - Ciudad Juarez. Seafood lovers may find themselves returning to Mariscos D’Mazatlan in Ciudad Juarez again and again for the superbly prepared mariscos and excellent service for which this restaurant is famous. Shangri-la Chinese Restaurant - Ciudad Juarez. Chinese food lovers who demand an elegant atmosphere will not be disappointed in this famous restaurant located in Ciudad Juarez. El Herradero Steak House - Ciudad Juarez. If you want a big steak cooked to perfection, just as you want it, and served with all the trimmings in portions which will make you push the plate away, then the El Herradero Steak House in Ciudad Juarez is the place to go. Frida’s Restaurant - Ciudad Juarez. Dedicated to Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), the famous Mexican painter, Frida’s Restaurant in Ciudad Juarez is a visually intriguing restaurant featuring many reproductions of her paintings, as well as a place where you can enjoy great Mexican food and, frequently, live entertainment. Villa Del Mar Seafood - Ciudad Juarez. The Villa Del Mar has two extremely successful locations in Ciudad Juarez and is famous for it’s great specials, such as the 17-shrimp “Fiesta de camarónes” for around $9 as of 5/2003. Montana Steak House and Bar - Ciudad Juarez. - The Montanta Restaurant in Ciudad Juarez is very elegant, the perfect place for a romantic dinner with the one you love. Barrigas Restaurant - Ciudad Juarez - A very popular restaurant with the local people in Ciudad Juarez, and for good reason, because the traditional Mexican dishes are both affordable and delicious. Hong Kong China Restaurant - Ciudad Juarez. A small, elegant, and out of the way establishment in Ciudad Juarez, but one which serves some of the best Chinese dishes you will ever have. Mariscos Olas Altas Seafood - Ciudad Juarez. An excellent little diner beside the old City Hall Building in downtown Ciudad Juarez, this restaurant is perfect for a quick lunch while you are shopping and exploring the area. Mei Ken Lou Chinese Restaurant - Ciudad Juarez. One of the hundreds of small, out-of-the way restaurants in Ciudad Juarez which serves excellent food for a very affordable price, the Mei Ken Lou never disappoints. El Apetito Restaurant - Ciudad Juarez. If you don’t mind a diner style atmosphere, you can get a three dollar breakfast that rivals I-Hop while in the downtown area of Ciudad Juarez at El Apetito on Calle Mariscal just a couple of blocks from the Sante Fe Bridge. Taqueria Iris - Ciudad Juarez. Cd. Juarez has thousands of señoras who operate food stands from the window of houses and commercial buildings, and Hermenia Quiroz runs one of the best. Nightlife in Ciudad Juarez. Juarez became famous for it’s nightlife during the American Prohibition, and the tradition lives on unabated every single weekend. Salon Mexico - Ciudad Juarez. A large dance hall across from the Rio Grande Mall in Ciudad Juarez, this club has world-class live entertainment every single weekend and is a place you can dance the night away in a safe, clean environment. Word of Caution about Drinking in Ciudad Juarez. Cd. Juarez is a great place to party, but since you will be in a foreign country a few words of caution might be in order. Hotels in Ciudad Juarez. Cd. Juarez offers hotels ranging from the 5-star Hotel Lucerna to the wonderfully safe, clean, and affordable Hotel Villa Manport on Hermanos Escobar near the free bridge. Hotel Lucerna - Ciudad Juarez. This 5-star hotel offers luxurious rooms, a great English speaking staff, a fine restaurant, and a quiet bar for those who wish to be pampered while in Ciudad Juarez. Hotel Villa Manport - Ciudad Juarez. For clean, safe, and affordable accommodations in Ciudad Juarez, the Hotel Villa Manport is hard to beat! Transportation in Ciudad Juarez. Cd. Juarez has an inexpensive and highly efficient bus system and thousands of taxis. The El Paso Trolley Company’s Border Jumper Tours is also a good option for your first trip. El Paso Trolley Company Tours. This company’s Border Jumper trolleys leave the El Paso Convention Center every hour 7 days a week and stop at eight of ’s downtown attractions. Riding the Taxis in . Riding the taxis in can be a safe, relatively inexpensive way to get around, provided you follow these Do’s and Don’ts Driving In . Driving is not recommended until you have a good feel for the city. When you are ready, follow these tips to be legal and safe. More Information About Ciudad Juarez. The Juarez Travel Guide web site would be incomplete without these pages offering you emergency contact numbers, useful links to other sites, and other practical information. City Map - Ciudad Juarez. Finding a map of Ciudad Juarez is not as easy as you might think. Learn where to buy one here. Other Sites About Ciudad Juarez. Here are some links to other great web sites about Ciudad Juarez. Ciudad Juarez Emergency Contact Numbers. Ciudad Juarez is fun, friendly city, but emergencies can come up anywhere, and when in a foreign country you want to know who to call should trouble arise. Internet Cafes - Ciudad Juarez. Juarez has a number of comfortable Internet Cafes where you can enjoy cable connections to the internet. Tourism Office - Ciudad Juarez. You are likely to miss some of the great attractions of Ciudad Juarez without a brief stop at the tourism office in Chamizal Park near the Cordova Bridge. The People of Ciudad Juarez. However intriguing it’s attractions, the people of Ciudad Juarez are the city’s finest asset. Spanish 101 For Your Stay in Ciudad Juarez. Many people in Ciudad Juarez speak a little English, some fluently, but most of the time you will be left to struggle with your Spanish. Here are a few tips to get you started. Free Ciudad Juarez Discussion Forum. Share your experiences in Ciudad Juarez on the free discussion forum on the Juarez Travel Guide web site. You can even place a personals ad or list items you want to buy or sell. Contact Me about Ciudad Juarez. The author of the Ciudad Juarez Travel Guide is always eager to hear your suggestions for the web site or comments about Ciudad Juarez. |