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OZeRV
Explorer
May 29, 2013

Pedestrian crossings into Mexico between Yuma and El Paso

We are an Aussie couple currently in Fort Stockton en route to Grand Canyon and places further north. We are on a whistlestop tour of parts of USA and would like to spend a day in a Mexican border town as pedestrians. It would seem our options are to cross at El Paso, Douglas, Nogales or Yuma. Would appreciate any comments from forum members with experience in any of these localities.

Doug and Jackie
  • Gadget_Guy1's avatar
    Gadget_Guy1
    Explorer
    May 29, 2013
    Yuma crossing, actually it just west into California is totally safe crossing into a small town called Algondonas. I am not sure how much you will find in summertime because it is really a place that caters to winter snowbirds.
  • Jack_Diane_Free's avatar
    Jack_Diane_Free
    Explorer
    May 29, 2013
    We used to go to Mexico but not anymore. Do not feel safe there with 72 kidnappings a day.
  • Gaspeddler1's avatar
    Gaspeddler1
    Explorer
    May 29, 2013
    With all due respect, why would you cross into Mexico? I live 20 miles from the border and have witnessed first hand the destruction of the border area at the hands of animals. I tell everyone to stay away from Mexico. Their violence and drugs spill over into South Texas on a daily basis.I have not crossed over since 2007 and expect I may never again see that beautiful country.

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