Nogales (Arizona) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border
About Nogales (Arizona)
The origin of the name Nogales is Spanish and derives from the word walnut, since walnut trees used to grow here. International Street, which separates Arizona and México, was once a wide main street much like any other. This changed on August 27, 1918 when American authorities opened fire on a Mexican civilian attempting to return to Sonora, igniting an international gun battle (the Battle of Ambos Nogales) which raged for days and ended with the construction of the first permanent border fence right down the centre of the village. The honorific "Heroica Nogales" was conferred on the Mexican portion of the community in recognition of this history.
Top Attractions in Nogales (Arizona)
Explore the best things to see and do in Nogales (Arizona):
- ★Charles Mingus Jazz Festival
- ★Day of the DeadTour
- ★Festival Fiestas Patrias
- ★Fiestas de Mayo
- ★Morley Avenue
- ★Pimeria Alta Historical Society and Museum
- ★Ruby ghost town
- ★Santa Cruz County Courthouse
Where to Eat in Nogales (Arizona)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cocina La Ley
- 🍴El Zarape
- 🍴Food City
- 🍴Las Vigas Steak Ranch
- 🍴Nickel's Diner
- 🍴Safeway
Where to Stay in Nogales (Arizona)
- 🏨Candlewood Suites Nogales
- 🏨Frida's Inn
- 🏨Hacienda Corona de Guevavi
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express Nogales
- 🏨White Rock Campground
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