Nogales is in Southern Arizona . It is in Santa Cruz County. The town is located on Interstate 19, right on the Mexican border. You can get to Nogales from Phoenix by taking Interstate 10 south out of town and into Tucson. Once you are in Tucson, you will take Interstate 19 south to the Mexican border and the town of Nogales.

Nogales is a wonderful place to experience the Mexican culture and traditions. Nogales is the county seat for Santa Cruz County. It is a very popular port of entry for U.S. travelers. More than a billion dollars of produce pass through Nogales up into the United States and Canada. Nogales is an important retail and wholesale trading point.

Today Nogales has a population of 20,328. The town sits at an elevation of 3,865 feet. The climate in Nogales is delightful all year round. The lows in the winter are near 63 degrees and the highs in the summer are around 92 degrees. The average rainfall is 15.5 inches a year. Nogales has low humidity and endless sunny days. Nogales has a special old-world charm and a friendliness that is hard to match.

There are some attractions you will want to see during your trip to Nogales. The Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum is located in the old city hall building. This museum shows visitors the rich history of the area through artifacts and displays. Tumacacori National Historic Park is north of Nogales and is steeped in history. The park tells the tales of the early Spanish and Indian people.

Today you will see the adobe chapel and graveyard. It is a must see on your visit. Nogales, Mexican is the sister city of Nogales, Arizona . Many visitors include a day trip across the border to Mexican to see the town of Nogales. Visitors will enjoy shopping and Sonoran food.

Nogales has so many outdoor spots. Pena Blanca Lake is just a few miles northwest of town and is an ideal fishing place. It is a great lake to spend some time taking in the beautiful surroundings. Patagonia Lake State Park is another popular outdoor spot. At Patagonia Lake State Park visitors can choose to picnic, fish, hike or camp. This state park is located in a gorgeous section of Arizona . Sycamore Canyon Trail is just past Pena Blanca Lake. The trail is a rough path with wonderful plant life and rock spires.

Nogales has a special flavor all its own and it is worth investigating.