Nogales Travel Information
Nogales is Arizona's largest Mexican border town. Indeed, Nogales,
Arizona sits across the border from Nogales, Mexico. It is the most
popular border town in Arizona with plenty of shopping. Nogales is a
great place to experience the Mexican culture, attested to by the
large number of U.S. tourists who visit each year. It is a friendly
place with a certain old-world charm. In the Nogales area are some
nice recreational opportunities. Pena Blanca Lake and Patagonia Lake
offer some good fishing and boating opportunities. The nearby Santa
Rita Mountains and Huachuca Mountains offer hiking and camping. The
climate in Nogales is ideal, with low humidity and lots of sunshine.
Average winter high temperatures are about 63 degrees. Nogales is
located on the Mexican border about 65 miles south of Tucson along
I-19. It is 175 miles southeast of Phoenix. View Area
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