Juárez Mexico, literally a stone throw El Paso Texas, offers an abundance of activities to experience. Rich in history (think Mexican Revolution,) Religion, Food, and Family. Juárez Mexico defies specific labels and offers an abundance visitor opportunities to explore over its roughly 124 square miles. Juárez Mexico, founded in 1659, is the most populated cities in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
For the residents of El Paso, crossing the border into Juárez Mexico is as simple as selecting one of four international points of entry, the Bridge of the Americas, Ysleta International Bridge, Paso del Norte Bridge and Stanton Street Bridge. My adventure started with crossing the Bridge of the Americas, simple and quick, making the first steps easier than expected.
Exploring History in Juárez Mexico
With over 350 years of history, Juárez Mexico offers an abundance of destinations to explore when you visit. Here are three that I found fascinating:
Museo de la Revolución en la Frontera
Whether you are a fan of history or not, the Museum of the Revolution in the Border is an amazing journey into the past. One that involved the United States in some form or another.
Originally a customs depot, the Museum de Revolution has been beautifully restored and now displays thousands of artifacts from the Mexican Revolution for you to enjoy.
The Museum Staff is friendly, helpful, and eager to impress you with their clean, modern and easy to navigate museum. Audio Headsets in all languages are available to guide you room by room or just wander to explore the diverse and visually entertaining displays.
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Free.
Museo de la Revolución en la Frontera
16 de Septiembre Avenue, corner Juarez Avenue, Ciudad Juárez
+52 656 612 4707
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission
In 1659, Fray García de San Francisco founded Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission (Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe). The mission originally was a simple structure built with mud, rock, and reeds by the native Piro Indians which included a large cross.
You can still visit Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission and appreciate the architecture of the times as it is prevalent throughout the mission. The old mission is on the left of the larger Cathedral to the right, though it appears old, the Cathedral is a recent structure built in 1954.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission is a central hub for gathering in Ciudad Juárez, located on the Parc del Fundador Plaza and directly across from the Plaza de Armas, you will find many activities going on when you visit.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission
Venustiano Carranza # S/N
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
Casa de Adobe
Overlooking the banks of the Rio Bravo/Rio Grande in Parque Madero, adjacent to Boundary Marker lies the Casa de Adobe where the Mexican Revolution was headquartered for a month. Offering a grand peak at an important period in the history of Mexico with its reconstructed adobe house full of historic pieces of the time.
You can stand in the two-room house were former President Francisco I. Madero & Pancho Villa met and reviewed their civil war tactics during the 1911 revolution is slightly overwhelming. Photos lines the walls, newspapers sit on the table next to coffee cups and period artifacts, cast iron stove and rustic furniture all pull you back in time to appreciate the moment.
Walk into the bedroom with brass beds, vanity, boots, and sombrero showing how they lived at the time of the Mexican Revolution. The caretaker/guide on staff is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Casa de Adobe and the Mexican Revolution that you just can’t visit and receive an insightful education
Food in Juárez Mexico
The World Famous Kentucky Bar & Grill
If the name “Lorenzo “Lencho” Hernandez” isn’t on your lips everytime you make a toast with your Margarita, then it will be when you visit the Kentucky Bar & Grill, where Lorenzo invented the classic Margarita. The Kentucky Bar & Grill opened in 1920 to serve untold numbers of locals and tourists over the years, including celebrities such as John Wayne, Steve McQueen, Liz Taylor and even Al Capone.
Walking into the Kentucky Bar & Grill the first thing you notice is the massive wood bar filling the length of the narrow Kentucky Bar & Grill on the right side. Handmade in 1935 by French craftsmen, shipped to New Orleans then transported to Juárez to be meticulously rebuilt by hand, is an impressive presence in this dark and popular hangout in Juárez.
The Margaritas are truly fabulous! But the food really shines here with taco’s to melt your taste buds.
Tacos
Chile Rellenos Combo Platter
Amazing Chips & Salsa
The World Famous Kentucky Club
Calle Juárez S/N, Centro, 32000 Juárez, Chih., Mexico
Flor de Nogel Restaurant
One of the top 120 restaurants in Mexico, off the beaten track, exquisite gourmet restaurants is a culinary oasis. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, fountains and spectacular sunsets making this a romantic destination in Juárez, Mexico. This 2 story restaurant is a mixture of modern Adobe and rich woodwork that delivers a warm and comfortable dining experience.
Upon arrival, you are greeted by the valets there to assist you, while you focus on the beautiful grounds before entering the restaurant.
The Flor de Nogel kitchen is on the ground floor as you walk in allowing you a sneak peek of things to come.
You will be escorted and seated upstairs where the Flor de Nogel wine bar is located along with great views of the grounds.
Seating and tableware at the Flor de Nogel Restaurant is first class and elegantly laid out.
Personally, I can attest to the amazing wood baked bread they serve, a meal in itself!
The menu is all “Farm to Fork” and “Slow Food” style, offering you freshness and quality that is well worth the wait.
Deserts are worth saving room for!
The menu is in Spanish but the staff speaks excellent English and is able to help you in any way. Service is absolutely stellar!
Flor de Nogel Restaurant
Full disclosure, Juárez Tourism hosted Never to Old To Travel for an all-day expense paid media trip to Juárez, Mexico with no stipulations. All thoughts, opinions, and photos in this article are my own.
