Overview
Nogales is one of the most important ports of entry for U.S. tourists crossing into Mexico.
Day Trips · Shopping
Before you go
Connectivity
Mexico country code +52, Nogales area code 631. Outbound international calls from Mexico: 00 + country code + area code + number.
Health
Drink bottled water; avoid street food stalls. Prescription drugs require valid U.S. and Mexican prescriptions for import. Medical and dental services are popular and affordable.
Money
Prices are listed in pesos (M$) but use the same '$' symbol as U.S. dollars. Merchants prefer U.S. cash (paper only). Credit cards are not widely accepted—carry sufficient daily cash.
Safety
Border area has drug trafficker activity. Highway 15D south has safety concerns—avoid night driving. Flash-flooding occurs during monsoon season.
Shopping
Haggle expected in markets; fixed prices in restaurants and supermarkets. Fakes are plentiful—buy only if confident in the deal. Street vendors line Pasaje Morelos two blocks from the border.
Transport
Walk across the border from Arizona into Nogales. Downtown is walkable; uneven sidewalks challenge wheelchair users and stroller pushers.
