Nogales Mx

[Rosamunda Froats]

Updated5/18/2023 for a return trip for a routine dental cleaning. Not much has changed. Is Nogales, Mexico safe? Will we get caught up in drug trafficking? How long will it take to cross the border? Is it even worth it? Despite the reputation for drug violence and underground tunnels, we decided to see what the town is really like. Below is what happened when we crossed the border for the day.

Last summer I went to Nogales early in the morning (Pharmacy) so I could get back early. I was only in Nogales for 15 minutes. It took me four and a half hours to get back out. There was some kind of protest going on in front of the border on the USA side. Then the computers went down! It was so hot out and I had no water because I planned on coming right back out. You just never know. What a nightmare.

Hi,all are dated,looks most are 2018 and up to 2020,so seems nothing since new pandemic,and new passport requirements,,so I bet things are bit different,will probably need PP for sure,not sure if COVID vacc needed,and pretty sure pharmacy meds about same,can get a 3month supply ,best to be SURE and check any updates with USA border patrol regs ! If anyone can update this info for 2022,2023 we all would appreciate that,thanx kindly n happy trails!

We went to Nogales, Mexico yesterday with a group of friends. After dinner, one of our party was arrested on the street, with a drink in a styrofoam cup, that had a lid and a straw. Totally singled out. Another person in our party went with him because he spoke Spanish. They were both handcuffed and whisked away to a police station 5 miles south of the border, where they had a trial in front of a judge (no representation), and shaken down for all the money they had on them. 2 hours later they were released 6 blocks south of the border and told to walk. I WILL NEVER GO TO NOGALES AGAIN. THERE IS NO REASON TO EVER GO TO NOGALES.

Thanks so much for the info. Traveling to Phoenix to visit a friend. I wanted to go to Mexico since we were so close to the border. We will have a rental car so I am not going to worry much about leaving my car there for a few hours.

Thanks for your blog and great photos. My sister is a retired Spanish teacher and we make the trip to nogales at least once a month so she can keep up with her Spanish. We live in green valley so the trip isnt far. We enjoy eating at Leos, a Mexican cafe just across the border with great food, prices, and warm people. I also buy some of my medicine at the pharmacy. I have never had to use a passport, only my drivers license and once in a while they will ask for birth certificate. There is a separate line for those without passports though and it is usually slower.

Hi,thanx,I think alot of Americans go for medical/pharmacy reasons most,,my plan if I go,also to jus check it out,..I got about 12hr drive from Colorado,but am planning it out,will want to see a Dr for pain n brain problems..any help there ? Thanx kindly !..happy trails,

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