I was there 40 years ago and you could just walk across the border into Nogales, Mexico. The people on the Mexican side were gracious and kind. They had many little shops that we shopped in and they had street vendors selling food. They were fascinated with my blond children and wanted to touch their hair for good luck. My youngest daughter started crying when I told her she couldn't have something and the woman running the shop insisted on giving it to her. It is a shame that it has changed so much. It was a lovely place. Drug cartels have ruined it for everyone.
I go to the dentist in Nogales, Sonora. Within walking distance of border. It is a hassle. Loads of hassles including the often 2 or 3 hour wait to get back into the USA. Just standing there in line. Awful. In the 80's was a fun place. No more.
I'm a Mexican national, currently i live in the same state where Nogales is located, Sonora state. Thank you for this informative and honest video about the two sides of Nogales, some info i didn't know, some i had forgotten. Never in the 40 years of my life had i thought about leaving my country. I stood proud to be a Mexican with strong patriotic values and i fairly believed that if we properly educated our children and we worked hard, this country would eventually raise from the ashes and become a developed nation. I finished my studies in engineering and foreign languages and for a while i thought i had achieved my goal of living a good life in my own country. 126 million Mexicans of which 40 million live under the poverty line, struggle every day with the numerous perils and challenges that mean living in this country. From corrupt politicians who practically auction off exploitation rights to the cartells giving them rights above the law which leaves the average citizen at the mercy of organized crime. To the heartless tax system bleeding honest, legitimate businesses and workers alike. Nobody is safe from taxation in this country, except money launderers who own 80% of all the businesses throughout the border line between the US and Mexico. It breaks my heart to say i no longer wish to be part of this system. Many people in this country are tired of how things are. Politicians may come in different flavors but no one has come across with a heroic move to end this. The media publish only those incidents the cartels weren't fast enough or powerless to encover or hide from the public eye. But i assure you, it's only the tip of the iceberg. Mexico is a failed state in many ways. We need another revolution.
As an American in Arizona, I have felt we should be doing something to help Mexico with humanitarian assistance and political influence. So that your people can live and thrive in your home country. I can’t imagine wanting to leave mine. Same feelings for Central America. (Secretly think we should join up and make a huuuuuge United States of the Americas)
The USA is not far behind with corrupt politicians the same as Mexico small businesses are becoming nonexistent in the us. We will have the same poverty and corruption give it just a few more years almost there
My grate grandparents had a store in Nogales Arizona called El Charrito for like 70 years, I used to go visit them and been in the store when it was still open till 1994 or 95. They owned it from the early 1930s almost the mid 1990's my grandfather Maestro he went by, he also rode a bicycle cart around town and sold ice cream he was well known and my great-grandmother Simona.
I grew up going there a lot did you know my cousin Hugo my aunt Yaya still lives down the street , I went a lot in the early nineties through the late 90s in that building @parra2479
I often visit Nogales AZ. and Nogales Mexico. Both cities on either side of the border are excellent places to visit and I always feel safe there. There used to be lots of tourists going into Mexico for the day and shopping for goods, but today not too many tourists visit Nogales. There's a lively trade in drugs at pharmacies and there's lots of dentists working there, too, feature quality work in most instances and at lower prices, too. I cross over during vacations going South into Mexico and return, but I also spend time walking around in Mexico talking to residents on both sides. Most residents on both sides speak both Spanish and English.
I’ve been to both Nogales AZ and Mexico back in the day when you could visit both places. Used to buy Kahlua on the Mexican side for like about 8 US dollars a bottle. Also bought a lot of nice souvenirs! Miss those days 😔 Thanks for the memories!!!
I really dig your inquisitive, intriguing and positive approach to all of the sights of which you take. Instead of having a 'good/bad' opinion about what you're noticing, you take it all in with a sense of wonder or surprise. Really enjoying the adventure!
My parents retired to Green Valley, AZ in 1983, so I'm very familiar with this area! Nogales, Mexico, used to be a tourist must see, with lots of shops and bartering for goods. I bought some blue Mexican glass that I still love.( I wouldn't go back today, though.)Tubac is one of my FAVORITE places to stay, eat, and shop. BEAUTIFUL turquoise and Indian jewelry at so many shops, especially Old PresidioTraders and Sunrise Jewelery. Tubac golf course is where part of Tin Cup was filmed; it is absolutely beautiful and has Stables Restaurant, which is amazing. ( BTW, part of the the book American Dirt is set in Nogales, both sides of the border. Excellent book.) Thank you for this video! (You should spend time in Tucson and Sedona, too.)
Nogales is a fascinating place! I was impressed with the Woolworth sign. I used to shop and eat at their lunch counter decades ago. It’s amazing, the contrast between the two Nogales. I love the houses, yards and animals. I have never been to AZ or Mexico. These vlogs are my favorites. Thank you very much! PS - the courthouse was stunning! Loved the roof!
Lived in Nogales AZ when I was a kid. Many great memories there. Friendly people and still have friends over there to this day. Went across the border all the time to go eat and get a cheap shoe shine and cheap haircut at the barbershop there. If you stay on Obregon st. and stay on the public areas you should be safe. Some of the colonias across the border are very sketchy. Especially around the Buenos Aires area. Keep in mind that there's many sketchy areas here in the US as well...
Nogales was the site of two battles between US troops and Mexican forces. The first was a series of skirmishes in Nov 1915 between the US Army and militia loyal to Pancho Villa (although he wasn't present). The second was on Aug 27th 1918 between Mexican Army and militia and the US Army.
In march of 1916, a U.S. Army regiment, headed by Col. Pershing and Lt. Patton (more familiar as generals), including rolling armaments, entered Mexico to hunt down Pancho Villa. Both were West Point graduates while Villa never attended a day of schooling in his life. Villa alluded this "mega posse" while making complete fools of Pershing and Patton.
I have visited with my family several times when traveling through Arizona ... we never had any safety issues. We ate and enjoyed the best home made style "Mexican food" we met gracious and humble people. In one of our visits we met a relative of Geronimo, the famous Indian chief. She told us stories and anecdotes from his family and childhood... very enjoyable! I would visit again...by the way Arizona is one of my favorite states in our country❤
I spent a year in Nogales on a border mission and the people are friendly, the food is delicious and overall it's not a bad place to be. I spent some time in tubac as well. Pretty town with cool history.
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Hi, My Name is Christian and im born and raised in Nogales AZ and Sonora. Liked the video documented, but would love to you around and give a better tour of both towns and its amazing people. Nogales AZ is the biggest port of entry for produce into the USA, we also have a strong presence of maquiladoras/ factory’s in the Mexican side of Nogales. Those two industry’s is what drives both Nogales Sonora and Arizona. We have many beautiful places to go for hikes, or hunting, off roading, generally speaking the outdoors is amazing. Nogales elevation is 3,800 feet, we are on high desert which sets us up for nice weather year round. I think our sunsets of super unique and relaxing, hope you got to see one during your stay. If you ever like to come down for another tour and get a better idea of our town, industry, outdoors, and our people let me know… Ill show you around make sure you get better idea of what Ambos Nogales is, I will make sure you eat like a king😊. Thanks and take care. Christian
23:43 My house! This is cool, lol! Awesome you like our neighborhood! It really is a great place to live! My little family moved here a few years ago from East Mesa and have never been happier! It's like we're in a different world! Neighbors talk to each other and it actually feels like a community! Usually in our society today, you would have to fork over millions to get that experience! Grateful!
This channel is now becoming my most watched channel on RUclips. I would have never known about these Mexico border towns if it wasn't for this channel. Your videos are really cool and very interesting. Thank you for a fantastic channel. All the best. Cheers
Thé Gadsden Purchase included Nogales into Arizona and delineated the border. I was surprised to learn the Mexican Nogales has ten times the population and much higher crime rate. The terrain there is what makes it look so interesting, thanks for showing that part of it.
The gadsen strip. In. Deed. It's. Sad. Mexico. Can't. Manage. Land at. All. Politicians are the. Most. Corrupt. In. The. World Cartels. Outsmart. The. Government. It's. Cartels. War. Going on. It's. Better. Stick. Around. USA .God. Bless. America!
I remember when the Tubac neighborhood was being built. Probably about 10 years old just about. Nogales has the best weather, rains more than phoenix & less hot. Much more lush. Very relaxed & chill.
Thanks a heap for sharing all of your adventures.. It refreshing to see all the differences across America...Blessing to you and the wife in further travels....
At 0:37, you talk about Nogales being at the end of the CanaMex Corridor...Before the Interstate Highway System, it was U S Route 89 all the way to Canada. It was also known as the National Park Highway and named by National Geographic Magazine as the No. 1 Drivers Drive "In The World"...I fell in love with it over 40 years ago on motorcycle trips, and only recently learned of this distinction...When driving in those regions, one should always stay off the Interstates and find Route 89 WHERE EVER possible, it still covers 90% of the distance...check it out.
This Video Was Everything Thanks For Taking Us Along Yes us Seniors still like to party haha I love the way you protect your sweet wife Nicole that was Soo sweet u taking dinner to her You really gave us a good tour of the town some nice homes. We’ll get the videos coming Outstanding Job
Love your videos , seeing different parts of the country is very interesting and educational , you do such a good job , keep up the good work , you wife, Nicole is a very beautiful lady , nice seeing her in some of your videos . Thanks for what you do , from Harleysville Pa
Parents ran the airport in 1966-67. Lots of undesirable things going on then. The people are wonderful. Was there in 2018 for the class of 66 50 year anniversary reunion. Lots of good memories. People have to leave unfortunately. No work. Bob Baffert is from there and family has a ranch.
Thanks for the video, brings back lots of memories. We lived in PHX in the 70s, and visited Nogales, and estato Sonora dozens of times. Always was a fun trip, and every adult was allowed to bring back 2 btls of Whiskey, we liked Crown Royal. It was much cheaper across the border. The beach at Rocky Pt was a Great Time!
A wonderful video. I love the Woolworth building, beautiful. I love the "herd" of cats, five at once, lovely !! Your videos are so fascinating because you go to places that I might have heard of, but I know nothing about. It's great to just get in the car and explore !! The restaurant at the end looked pretty cool, too !! Thanks so much. 😺
We now live a few miles North of Nogales in Sahuarita. Tubac is a place we often visit. We've purchased several pieces of art from their shops and have had lunch at Soto's Outpost many times. The most peculiar thing about Highway 19 is that the location and distance signs from Tucson to the border are all posted in kilometers, not in miles. Speed limits are however still posted in miles per hour.
I was there in 1961 and there was just a three-strand barbed wire fence that anyone could go through separating the two towns. I remember the little shops on the Mexican side with the help trying to entice you inside to buy with the phrase in English "This is the place!"
I like the font on Victoria Dept Store. Nogales AZ is a hidden gem and would be a good low cost place to reside in. A very safe place. I know it fairly well and back in the day partied on both sides of the border. The locals are well mannered, friendly, bi-lingual. All the services one needs are in Nogales, if not Tucson is not that far away.
As long as you're cautious and you never go alone, Nogales is safe to visit and travel through from Arizona to Mexico. If there wasn't such a market for the drugs the cartels would disappear. Let's admit we are the problem and maybe we can fix it?
By the same token, if drugs were not illegal, the cartels, along with corrupt police, would not exist. It's past time to end the war on drugs and start treating it as the health epidemic it is. Villainizing addicts and putting them in jail has never curbed the use of drugs anywhere. As long as the cartels and corrupt law enforcement are getting rich from it, we know this will never happen.
I live in Green Valley Arizona. Nogales is about 40 minutes away. I’ve lived here for four years and I haven’t been there yet. At least not on the Mexican side plan. I’m doing that here soon. Thanks for the vid now I know what to look for!
I've had a house in Green Valley for over eight years now and I'll never cross the border. Too dangerous and the lines to cross back into the US are horrendous.
Here we go again! ...Woolworth's - I used to love going to their 5 & 10 stores back in the day! ...Love that wall! Sounded like they were shooting at you from the Mexican side! You show us this city and I'll watch from almost 2,000 miles away! Thanks, it was interesting!
My family traveled thru Nogales Mexico one day, some years ago. Ate lunch there. We did not know it was supposed to be dangerous, lol. Seemed like a normal town when we were there.
I grew up there...lived in Nogales from 1970 until 1990. Once upon a time the produce business was booming! Not much happening there anymore but it's still home to me.
It is very unfortunate about the rancher who is in jail for defending his family and property. It seems like the third time trespasser wasn’t even targeted! More middle class America needs to move into these towns!
When you shoot anything, you better know what you're shooting at. He knew. There is a reason why the Judge and DA saw enough to charge him. Sad either way.
Lol I agree no issues ...I'm a man ...and my grandma and mother would cross alone all the time haha intact I'd feel safer when I was with them 😂 Much love from NOGALES ❤
When I lived in Tucson, I would walk over the border to see my favorite Dentist/Dental office in Nogales, MX. it is in that plaza as you walk across the border and I did not feel unsafe. It wasn’t that long ago but I didn’t explore much around Mx.
For me, sitting here in Perth, Western Australia, this has been very interesting; in particular, the close proximity to the land based, International Border, to Mexico. We do not have such an adjoining land mass frontier to any of our neighbors. Thank you for showing this. I guess that the population would be bi-lingual and the school curriculum, would also be the same. The two gun statue, that you showed, is probably very close to the way law was regulated there, some 100+ years ago.
Dang, I'm here too. Picked up a little of the lingo, as you see, but I'm thinking that tripping over all those rocks out front, with the attendant hazzard of cacti in close proximity would be a risky right of passage after a night on the tequilla.
@Afrodizyak47. You used to be able to just use your ID to get into Mexico and Canada. I like in Phoenix now (a d have never been to Mexico) but used to travel by car to Canada a lot during the 80's and 90's.
You out did yourself on this one ! Very interesting look at Nogales . I mow grass in the summer time , guess I'd have to rake gravel in Tubac ! LOL. Awesome video Bud ! Mucho Grascias !
I was born and grew up in Nogales. My mother still lives there. Nogales, AZ is very safe and quiet. It’s not what national news make it out to be. They’re confusing the Mexican side with the American side since they share the same name.
What an interesting place. Love how you share areas many of us will never see. I do ask...you said Nicole was working out and will be in the next video. And maybe I missed questions in other videos but why isn't she there when you go to either very small towns or highly rural areas? Sorry if I missed the question I'm sure others have asked.
Hi Lord Spoda Thanks for this unusually different tour. It was a nice time spent with you. The hilly slope @ 16:30 is very interesting. Best wishes for the next destination.
Nogales Mexico biggest employer is Amphenol aerospace one of the biggest military/aerospace connector manufacturer for the USA , its corporate office is in Sydney New York..
I did the same "Count" as you did. LOL! 1, 2, 3, Kitty Cats HA HA HA, no wait 4! 4 Kitty Cats HA HA HA! I'm enjoying your travels. Thank you for taking us along.
As I watch your videos I track along using Google maps. Between the video and the map for perspective and orientation it comes pretty close to being there. With your help we can travel to some of these far flung places. I try to capture a view of street signs and landmarks to try and find your location on Google maps. If you could add street intersections to your verbal narrative occasionally it will help me and perhaps others. “Turning North from Elm onto Main Street” for example would be great. Keep up the good work!
Dude, you missed the coolest bar in the known universe with the oldest liquor license in Zona, ''Abe's Ol' Tumacacori Bar'' owned by my cousins, my grandma and mother were born and raised there. It's 2 min. North of Tubac and across the street from the Tumacacori Mission.
Been in Abe’s Tumacacori Bar many times especially in the 1970s- 2000 when I was younger and used to go to Nogales and Tubac a lot to visit friends. No place like it anywhere else in southern Arizona.
Just found your channel love the content and information you share such a humbling and eye opening experience to be able to explore your beautiful country and take others with you via RUclips happy travels to you and your wife 😊❤️🚘🗺
Do not try to pet the donkeys in Yuma they will charge 😂 I was there at the Proving Grounds military base for pre deployment training such a cool place but too dry for my liking looking forward to watch that next vid! Be safe.
I like your border city videos a lot. So different from the small Ohio town I'm from! Cat's must love it there, it's like a giant litter box! Always enjoy your videos. ✌️🍻🐱
Wow, Nogales still has a Woolworth. I did a Google search and Woolworth is still viable in Mexico. So the Nogales store is serving the Mexican population.
No, we don’t have a Woolworth store anymore it is just the sign, now it’s a store owned by korean nationals, beside that store there’s another building with Kress sign on top also
I really like the 50s vibe of downtown Nogales, it's the kind of place I love to walk around and take photos of storefronts and displays. You're probably out of the area by now, but the Titan Missile Museum in Green Valley is absolutely worth a stop. Happy trails!
Yeah it's pretty interesting that missile silo. I guess he didn't film Green valley and sahuarita or Amado, but that's alright he's covering a lot of territory.
@@jnolette1030 I hear you know that I live in arivaca and it's a mining town if you know where it is west of Amado 24 MI but I love it it's nice and peaceful and kick back.
New subbie and I love your channel... When you can, stop by Arkansas and visit Mississippi county (my hometown).. Osceola, luxor, I think you will get a kick outta Wilson, AR. Anywho, be blessed!
This town looks like something out of inception. All the homes are on a hill then you pan the camera around and there’s a bigger hill with higher up homes. Really cool, also feels like Mexico gracias por los videos. Would love to see more west Texas border area videos.
I did a quick trip into Nogales, Mexico in late 90s. I had done some groundwork on the American side for a counternarcotics operation a few months prior so it was a pop over, look around, pop back. About what I had expected.
When I emigrated to Mexico in 2012, Nogales was the point of entry. A;though we arrived mid-day we chose to stay the night in a motel on the US side and cross in the morning with a full tank of gas so we could get as deep into Mexico as possible without stopping.
Great video. Going to Nogales, Sonora used to be a regular weekend trip for high school students from Tucson. No big deal. No worries. But, that was a loooong time ago. (The constant, incessant barking would drive me "barking mad". Couldn't live there. And I love dogs.)
Tubac is a tourist trap town. You passed the town that's almost all retirees, which is Green Valley. We actually have a home there for winter use. Average age there is in the 70s.
👏😃👏😃👏😃👏😃 THANK YOU VERY MUCH. this video is really interesting. We have never seen this place. This place is important because it is a border that shows two contrasts.
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I was there 40 years ago and you could just walk across the border into Nogales, Mexico. The people on the Mexican side were gracious and kind. They had many little shops that we shopped in and they had street vendors selling food. They were fascinated with my blond children and wanted to touch their hair for good luck. My youngest daughter started crying when I told her she couldn't have something and the woman running the shop insisted on giving it to her. It is a shame that it has changed so much. It was a lovely place. Drug cartels have ruined it for everyone.
I go to the dentist in Nogales, Sonora. Within walking distance of border. It is a hassle. Loads of hassles including the often 2 or 3 hour wait to get back into the USA. Just standing there in line. Awful. In the 80's was a fun place. No more.
@@happycook6737 a person 40 years older can have a different point of view...do the young kids like It?
It's the drug demand in the USA that causes it and kids who cross to go drink lower drinking age also look for trouble..drugs women
@@happycook6737 Why do you need to cross the border to go to the dentist? Don't you have dentists on the US side?
@@davidemelia6296 much much cheaper...same training...
I'm a Mexican national, currently i live in the same state where Nogales is located, Sonora state. Thank you for this informative and honest video about the two sides of Nogales, some info i didn't know, some i had forgotten. Never in the 40 years of my life had i thought about leaving my country. I stood proud to be a Mexican with strong patriotic values and i fairly believed that if we properly educated our children and we worked hard, this country would eventually raise from the ashes and become a developed nation. I finished my studies in engineering and foreign languages and for a while i thought i had achieved my goal of living a good life in my own country. 126 million Mexicans of which 40 million live under the poverty line, struggle every day with the numerous perils and challenges that mean living in this country. From corrupt politicians who practically auction off exploitation rights to the cartells giving them rights above the law which leaves the average citizen at the mercy of organized crime. To the heartless tax system bleeding honest, legitimate businesses and workers alike. Nobody is safe from taxation in this country, except money launderers who own 80% of all the businesses throughout the border line between the US and Mexico. It breaks my heart to say i no longer wish to be part of this system. Many people in this country are tired of how things are. Politicians may come in different flavors but no one has come across with a heroic move to end this. The media publish only those incidents the cartels weren't fast enough or powerless to encover or hide from the public eye. But i assure you, it's only the tip of the iceberg. Mexico is a failed state in many ways. We need another revolution.
So sad....the people of Mexico are muy amable xo
We need one over in America as well. Another country is running ours. You cant name them here on RUclips.
As an American in Arizona, I have felt we should be doing something to help Mexico with humanitarian assistance and political influence. So that your people can live and thrive in your home country. I can’t imagine wanting to leave mine. Same feelings for Central America. (Secretly think we should join up and make a huuuuuge United States of the Americas)
@@karatekid6026 stop buying foreign goods
The USA is not far behind with corrupt politicians the same as Mexico small businesses are becoming nonexistent in the us. We will have the same poverty and corruption give it just a few more years almost there
My grate grandparents had a store in Nogales Arizona called El Charrito for like 70 years, I used to go visit them and been in the store when it was still open till 1994 or 95. They owned it from the early 1930s almost the mid 1990's my grandfather Maestro he went by, he also rode a bicycle cart around town and sold ice cream he was well known and my great-grandmother Simona.
Hey Jayme, Would love to chat more about this store your grandparents owned. Reach out to me!
I went to that store often...it was really close to the old high school!
I grew up next to El Charrito, actually the same building.
I grew up going there a lot did you know my cousin Hugo my aunt Yaya still lives down the street , I went a lot in the early nineties through the late 90s in that building @parra2479
I often visit Nogales AZ. and Nogales Mexico. Both cities on either side of the border are excellent places to visit and I always feel safe there. There used to be lots of tourists going into Mexico for the day and shopping for goods, but today not too many tourists visit Nogales. There's a lively trade in drugs at pharmacies and there's lots of dentists working there, too, feature quality work in most instances and at lower prices, too. I cross over during vacations going South into Mexico and return, but I also spend time walking around in Mexico talking to residents on both sides. Most residents on both sides speak both Spanish and English.
I’ve been to both Nogales AZ and Mexico back in the day when you could visit both places. Used to buy Kahlua on the Mexican side for like about 8 US dollars a bottle. Also bought a lot of nice souvenirs! Miss those days 😔 Thanks for the memories!!!
Thank you. Loved the cat herd! Nogales was so clean! The views were spectacular as were the homes. I would love to live in the artist colony.
I really dig your inquisitive, intriguing and positive approach to all of the sights of which you take. Instead of having a 'good/bad' opinion about what you're noticing, you take it all in with a sense of wonder or surprise. Really enjoying the adventure!
Thank you for that, Nicholas!
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Lord? is that your first name?
@@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 No, first name is Joe. 😀
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip So whats with the Lord?
Love the Courthouse
My parents retired to Green Valley, AZ in 1983, so I'm very familiar with this area! Nogales, Mexico, used to be a tourist must see, with lots of shops and bartering for goods. I bought some blue Mexican glass that I still love.( I wouldn't go back today, though.)Tubac is one of my FAVORITE places to stay, eat, and shop. BEAUTIFUL turquoise and Indian jewelry at so many shops, especially Old PresidioTraders and Sunrise Jewelery. Tubac golf course is where part of Tin Cup was filmed; it is absolutely beautiful and has Stables Restaurant, which is amazing. ( BTW, part of the the book American Dirt is set in Nogales, both sides of the border. Excellent book.) Thank you for this video! (You should spend time in Tucson and Sedona, too.)
It's still safe to visit the tourist areas of Nogales, Son.
Nogales is a fascinating place! I was impressed with the Woolworth sign. I used to shop and eat at their lunch counter decades ago. It’s amazing, the contrast between the two Nogales. I love the houses, yards and animals. I have never been to AZ or Mexico. These vlogs are my favorites. Thank you very much! PS - the courthouse was stunning! Loved the roof!
These borders towns are fascinating places for sure.
I enjoy your channel very much. You get off the beaten path and show us sights I would never see otherwise.
Thanks, Tom!
Lived in Nogales AZ when I was a kid. Many great memories there. Friendly people and still have friends over there to this day. Went across the border all the time to go eat and get a cheap shoe shine and cheap haircut at the barbershop there. If you stay on Obregon st. and stay on the public areas you should be safe. Some of the colonias across the border are very sketchy. Especially around the Buenos Aires area. Keep in mind that there's many sketchy areas here in the US as well...
Nogales was the site of two battles between US troops and Mexican forces. The first was a series of skirmishes in Nov 1915 between the US Army and militia loyal to Pancho Villa (although he wasn't present). The second was on Aug 27th 1918 between Mexican Army and militia and the US Army.
My Dad was born 1910!
In march of 1916, a U.S. Army regiment, headed by Col. Pershing and Lt. Patton (more familiar as generals), including rolling armaments, entered Mexico to hunt down Pancho Villa. Both were West Point graduates while Villa never attended a day of schooling in his life. Villa alluded this "mega posse" while making complete fools of Pershing and Patton.
I have visited with my family several times when traveling through Arizona ... we never had any safety issues. We ate and enjoyed the best home made style "Mexican food" we met gracious and humble people. In one of our visits we met a relative of Geronimo, the famous Indian chief. She told us stories and anecdotes from his family and childhood... very enjoyable!
I would visit again...by the way Arizona is one of my favorite states in our country❤
I spent a year in Nogales on a border mission and the people are friendly, the food is delicious and overall it's not a bad place to be. I spent some time in tubac as well. Pretty town with cool history.
Nice
I moved to Tucson, Az since Nogales, Az is boring, there is nothing to do but is pretty safe
@@adelavalenzuela2757 It's definitely boring there. We would always hang out at Chiltepinos.
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Hi,
My Name is Christian and im born and raised in Nogales AZ and Sonora. Liked the video documented, but would love to you around and give a better tour of both towns and its amazing people. Nogales AZ is the biggest port of entry for produce into the USA, we also have a strong presence of maquiladoras/ factory’s in the Mexican side of Nogales. Those two industry’s is what drives both Nogales Sonora and Arizona. We have many beautiful places to go for hikes, or hunting, off roading, generally speaking the outdoors is amazing. Nogales elevation is 3,800 feet, we are on high desert which sets us up for nice weather year round. I think our sunsets of super unique and relaxing, hope you got to see one during your stay.
If you ever like to come down for another tour and get a better idea of our town, industry, outdoors, and our people let me know… Ill show you around make sure you get better idea of what Ambos Nogales is, I will make sure you eat like a king😊.
Thanks and take care.
Christian
I am looking to relocate near family possibly in Santa Cruz county. Maybe Sahuarita in Pima.
Drug cartels have ruined it for Mexico. I used to travel there but wouldn't risk my life again.
Ay Christian, would love to chat more about Nogales. Hit me up
Christian, you should set up tours by small vans and buses. You'd be rich.
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23:43 My house! This is cool, lol! Awesome you like our neighborhood! It really is a great place to live! My little family moved here a few years ago from East Mesa and have never been happier! It's like we're in a different world! Neighbors talk to each other and it actually feels like a community! Usually in our society today, you would have to fork over millions to get that experience! Grateful!
This channel is now becoming my most watched channel on RUclips. I would have never known about these Mexico border towns if it wasn't for this channel. Your videos are really cool and very interesting. Thank you for a fantastic channel. All the best. Cheers
Thank you, Timmy!
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip I watch a lot of your videos and really enjoy them. Thank You
How do you cover all your travel expense since you have retired?
@@timcunningham9175 I’m actually not retired. I make enough money from RUclips to pay the expenses. I’ll be doing this for a long time. 😀
same. binge watching now
Thé Gadsden Purchase included Nogales into Arizona and delineated the border. I was surprised to learn the Mexican Nogales has ten times the population and much higher crime rate.
The terrain there is what makes it look so interesting, thanks for showing that part of it.
The gadsen strip. In. Deed. It's. Sad. Mexico. Can't. Manage. Land at. All. Politicians are the. Most. Corrupt. In. The. World
Cartels. Outsmart. The. Government. It's. Cartels. War. Going on. It's. Better. Stick. Around. USA .God. Bless. America!
Nogales was fascinating! Pretty town with the mountains! Thanks so much for the tour!
My husband just showed me a meme of a road sign "last dollar store for 1/2 mile!" Ha! Ha!😁😆😅
I remember when the Tubac neighborhood was being built. Probably about 10 years old just about. Nogales has the best weather, rains more than phoenix & less hot. Much more lush. Very relaxed & chill.
Thanks a heap for sharing all of your adventures.. It refreshing to see all the differences across America...Blessing to you and the wife in further travels....
Thanks for watching!
At 0:37, you talk about Nogales being at the end of the CanaMex Corridor...Before the Interstate Highway System, it was U S Route 89 all the way to Canada. It was also known as the National Park Highway and named by National Geographic Magazine as the No. 1 Drivers Drive "In The World"...I fell in love with it over 40 years ago on motorcycle trips, and only recently learned of this distinction...When driving in those regions, one should always stay off the Interstates and find Route 89 WHERE EVER possible, it still covers 90% of the distance...check it out.
Easy Rider!!
This Video Was Everything Thanks For Taking Us Along Yes us Seniors still like to party haha I love the way you protect your sweet wife Nicole that was Soo sweet u taking dinner to her You really gave us a good tour of the town some nice homes. We’ll get the videos coming Outstanding Job
Love your videos , seeing different parts of the country is very interesting and educational , you do such a good job , keep up the good work , you wife, Nicole is a very beautiful lady , nice seeing her in some of your videos . Thanks for what you do , from Harleysville Pa
Parents ran the airport in 1966-67. Lots of undesirable things going on then. The people are wonderful. Was there in 2018 for the class of 66 50 year anniversary reunion. Lots of good memories. People have to leave unfortunately. No work. Bob Baffert is from there and family has a ranch.
Thanks for the video, brings back lots of memories. We lived in PHX in the 70s, and visited Nogales, and estato Sonora dozens of times. Always was a fun trip, and every adult was allowed to bring back 2 btls of Whiskey, we liked Crown Royal. It was much cheaper across the border. The beach at Rocky Pt was a Great Time!
A wonderful video. I love the Woolworth building, beautiful. I love the "herd" of cats, five at once, lovely !! Your videos are so fascinating because you go to places that I might have heard of, but I know nothing about. It's great to just get in the car and explore !! The restaurant at the end looked pretty cool, too !! Thanks so much. 😺
Thanks, CL! :)
We now live a few miles North of Nogales in Sahuarita. Tubac is a place we often visit. We've purchased several pieces of art from their shops and have had lunch at Soto's Outpost many times. The most peculiar thing about Highway 19 is that the location and distance signs from Tucson to the border are all posted in kilometers, not in miles. Speed limits are however still posted in miles per hour.
I was there in 1961 and there was just a three-strand barbed wire fence that anyone could go through separating the two towns. I remember the little shops on the Mexican side with the help trying to entice you inside to buy with the phrase in English "This is the place!"
I'm From the Philippines always watching
This was the best one yet! I felt like I was on a mini vacation. Thank you.
Cool!
I like the font on Victoria Dept Store. Nogales AZ is a hidden gem and would be a good low cost place to reside in. A very safe place. I know it fairly well and back in the day partied on both sides of the border. The locals are well mannered, friendly, bi-lingual. All the services
one needs are in Nogales, if not Tucson is not that far away.
As long as you're cautious and you never go alone, Nogales is safe to visit and travel through from Arizona to Mexico. If there wasn't such a market for the drugs the cartels would disappear. Let's admit we are the problem and maybe we can fix it?
By the same token, if drugs were not illegal, the cartels, along with corrupt police, would not exist. It's past time to end the war on drugs and start treating it as the health epidemic it is. Villainizing addicts and putting them in jail has never curbed the use of drugs anywhere. As long as the cartels and corrupt law enforcement are getting rich from it, we know this will never happen.
When you have demand, you will have supply!
Not always about drug, there's avocado cartels, too. And dangerous. It is about no law and order.
Very cool Absolutely love the border town videos! Always amazing to see the difference on each side of the border. Thanks for the great tour!
I live in Green Valley Arizona. Nogales is about 40 minutes away. I’ve lived here for four years and I haven’t been there yet. At least not on the Mexican side plan. I’m doing that here soon. Thanks for the vid now I know what to look for!
I've had a house in Green Valley for over eight years now and I'll never cross the border. Too dangerous and the lines to cross back into the US are horrendous.
Here we go again! ...Woolworth's - I used to love going to their 5 & 10 stores back in the day! ...Love that wall! Sounded like they were shooting at you from the Mexican side! You show us this city and I'll watch from almost 2,000 miles away! Thanks, it was interesting!
I love those old Woolworth’s also! 👍😀
My family traveled thru Nogales Mexico one day, some years ago. Ate lunch there. We did not know it was supposed to be dangerous, lol. Seemed like a normal town when we were there.
It is not dangerous to you or me. T
Most of the violence in Nogales is between rival cartel members fighting for control of the route north...
It is a normal town. There are restaurants, lots of fabrics, shopping stores...
So interesting. Thankyou very much. The USA is such an amazing place and I really appreciate you showing me around. Colin UK 🇬🇧
I grew up there...lived in Nogales from 1970 until 1990. Once upon a time the produce business was booming! Not much happening there anymore but it's still home to me.
It is very unfortunate about the rancher who is in jail for defending his family and property. It seems like the third time trespasser wasn’t even targeted! More middle class America needs to move into these towns!
True. Move into them and DEFEND them. All blessings to him and his family. Wish I was on that jury. JURY NULLIFICATION.
@@davidb2206You not doing nothing pilgrim boy and Nogales AZ has always been a mexican town you wouldn't last a week lol
@@pdkrace First, STOP voting for Biden and the Cartels.
When you shoot anything, you better know what you're shooting at. He knew. There is a reason why the Judge and DA saw enough to charge him. Sad either way.
I am a woman and I've been TO Nogales Mexico alone many, many times without any issues.
Lol I agree no issues ...I'm a man ...and my grandma and mother would cross alone all the time haha intact I'd feel safer when I was with them 😂
Much love from NOGALES ❤
When I lived in Tucson, I would walk over the border to see my favorite Dentist/Dental office in Nogales, MX. it is in that plaza as you walk across the border and I did not feel unsafe. It wasn’t that long ago but I didn’t explore much around Mx.
I’ve always wanted to visit Nogales as I’m fascinated by the towns history & close relationship with Nogales, MX.
Do it during the day but get the hell out of town before the sun goes down.
For me, sitting here in Perth, Western Australia, this has been very interesting; in particular, the close proximity to the land based, International Border, to Mexico. We do not have such an adjoining land mass frontier to any of our neighbors. Thank you for showing this. I guess that the population would be bi-lingual and the school curriculum, would also be the same. The two gun statue, that you showed, is probably very close to the way law was regulated there, some 100+ years ago.
Dang, I'm here too.
Picked up a little of the lingo, as you see, but I'm thinking that tripping over all those rocks out front, with the attendant hazzard of cacti in close proximity would be a risky right of passage after a night on the tequilla.
One aspect where you guys are really lucky.
No....they Mexicans don't speak English just like how we Yankees don't speak Spanish....
@Afrodizyak47. You used to be able to just use your ID to get into Mexico and Canada. I like in Phoenix now (a d have never been to Mexico) but used to travel by car to Canada a lot during the 80's and 90's.
You definitely aren't near any other country.
It DOES look like lots of U.S./Mexican border towns. I've been to San Diego/Tijuana a couple of times, and this town looks like it. Great post
As someone from Nogales, it is really an amazing city with a beautiful culture.
I had no idea what that area looks like. Wasn’t expecting so many deciduous trees. As always good video.
Thanks 👍
Loving that downtown business district! I think I might need to add this little city to my long list of places to visit one day.
No. There is absolutely nothing special about Nogales, Arizona or Nogales, Sonora.
You out did yourself on this one ! Very interesting look at Nogales . I mow grass in the summer time , guess I'd have to rake gravel in Tubac ! LOL. Awesome video Bud ! Mucho Grascias !
Thanks, WH!
I love watching your videos you are my comfort place thank you ❤️
British guy here - been to Nogales when I visited Tucson. I adore AZ. One of my favourite states.
"I'm really enjoying your channel. It's been a fantastic way to explore America without leaving home."
Another fine video 📹 to watch. Take care and be safe. See you on your next video.
I was born and grew up in Nogales. My mother still lives there. Nogales, AZ is very safe and quiet. It’s not what national news make it out to be. They’re confusing the Mexican side with the American side since they share the same name.
What an interesting place. Love how you share areas many of us will never see. I do ask...you said Nicole was working out and will be in the next video. And maybe I missed questions in other videos but why isn't she there when you go to either very small towns or highly rural areas? Sorry if I missed the question I'm sure others have asked.
Cartels do not want one of their main border crossings hot. That’s why it’s safe. Sinaloa’s main border crossing for drugs
I wouldnt call 300 murders a year safe... its probably more like 4-500 in reality
Hi Lord Spoda
Thanks for this unusually different tour. It was a nice time spent with you. The hilly slope @ 16:30 is very interesting.
Best wishes for the next destination.
Thanks, Rajeev.
Nogales Mexico biggest employer is Amphenol aerospace one of the biggest military/aerospace connector manufacturer for the USA , its corporate office is in Sydney New York..
Very interesting. I have never been there. Thanks for the tour.
Would love to see you travel to the abandoned/dying mining towns in Nevada like Goldfield, Tonopah, Nelson, Goodsprings, Rhyolite, etc.
This summer. :)
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip NICE.... I am going to spend the next few months TRYING to catch up !
Thanks for the beautiful video of the Mexican border, very interesting. Greetings from Germany.👍👍
I did the same "Count" as you did. LOL! 1, 2, 3, Kitty Cats HA HA HA, no wait 4! 4 Kitty Cats HA HA HA! I'm enjoying your travels. Thank you for taking us along.
GREAT VIDEO! Keep them coming. Vanessa was saying the Count was her favorite character at the same time you did in the video.
I was on the mexico side of Nogales back in 1978... our wild west family vacation. I got a nice fringe leather coat when we was there.
Nice video beautiful scenery. Ummhmm delicious food 🥘
As I watch your videos I track along using Google maps. Between the video and the map for perspective and orientation it comes pretty close to being there. With your help we can travel to some of these far flung places. I try to capture a view of street signs and landmarks to try and find your location on Google maps. If you could add street intersections to your verbal narrative occasionally it will help me and perhaps others. “Turning North from Elm onto Main Street” for example would be great. Keep up the good work!
I love this. :)
I do the same thing.
Dude, you missed the coolest bar in the known universe with the oldest liquor license in Zona, ''Abe's Ol' Tumacacori Bar'' owned by my cousins, my grandma and mother were born and raised there. It's 2 min. North of Tubac and across the street from the Tumacacori Mission.
Been in Abe’s Tumacacori Bar many times especially in the 1970s- 2000 when I was younger and used to go to Nogales and Tubac a lot to visit friends. No place like it anywhere else in southern Arizona.
Just found your channel love the content and information you share such a humbling and eye opening experience to be able to explore your beautiful country and take others with you via RUclips happy travels to you and your wife 😊❤️🚘🗺
Thank you, Angie!
The funny thing is I spotted a San Antonio,Tx area code and phone number below the melrose sign that says for lease/ for sale
I never would have known about this place, thanks for the tour, very interesting, it seemed I had been there before somehow. 🤔👍💯
Do not try to pet the donkeys in Yuma they will charge 😂 I was there at the Proving Grounds military base for pre deployment training such a cool place but too dry for my liking looking forward to watch that next vid! Be safe.
the bighorn sheep too !
Your channel is amazing. Give this man an award.
Lord Spoda LS, your videos are best, second to none, words can not describe
Thanks, Rhio!
I like your border city videos a lot. So different from the small Ohio town I'm from! Cat's must love it there, it's like a giant litter box! Always enjoy your videos. ✌️🍻🐱
Did you just call Nogales a huge litter box 😮
The courthouse looked great. Thanks for the video and tour!!
What a interesting town with all those old shop's. I love the boarder fence, it looks more secure as in Texas ! Enjoy your dinner.
Wow this is super interesting. I only really heard of Nogales MX and the AZ side never really occurred to me. Great upload!
Wow, Nogales still has a Woolworth. I did a Google search and Woolworth is still viable in Mexico. So the Nogales store is serving the Mexican population.
No, we don’t have a Woolworth store anymore it is just the sign, now it’s a store owned by korean nationals, beside that store there’s another building with Kress sign on top also
We have a Woolworth on the Mexican side 😅
Thank you for the tour, I'm sure the locals love the place, but somehow it just seems depressing with that fence running down the middle of it.
Do you lock your doors? 300 deaths last year on the Mexican side. 1 on the US side. Take that wall down and guess what would happen.
Amen!
Normal when countries abut. Go look what Mexico has on the Guatemalan border.
Local Nogalian here. We do find the border wall depressing , but we love Nogales and the local culture.
4 GIs go to Nogales, Mexico 40 years ago. Had a blast, good time not forgotten.
I really like the 50s vibe of downtown Nogales, it's the kind of place I love to walk around and take photos of storefronts and displays. You're probably out of the area by now, but the Titan Missile Museum in Green Valley is absolutely worth a stop. Happy trails!
Yeah it's pretty interesting that missile silo. I guess he didn't film Green valley and sahuarita or Amado, but that's alright he's covering a lot of territory.
@@davidroberson8030 there's lots of old mining towns that look like this Superior Globe and Jerome are pretty cool
@@jnolette1030 I hear you know that I live in arivaca and it's a mining town if you know where it is west of Amado 24 MI but I love it it's nice and peaceful and kick back.
New subbie and I love your channel... When you can, stop by Arkansas and visit Mississippi county (my hometown).. Osceola, luxor, I think you will get a kick outta Wilson, AR. Anywho, be blessed!
Thank you! Will do! :)
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Great! 😁
Just wondering? Why are there never any people in the places you video?
This town looks like something out of inception. All the homes are on a hill then you pan the camera around and there’s a bigger hill with higher up homes. Really cool, also feels like Mexico gracias por los videos. Would love to see more west Texas border area videos.
It is an interesting place...lived fairly near there once
I remember years ago when a relative would come to Tucson they’d want to come to Nogales. It was a bustling place last time we were there in 1998.
Loved this trip, thank you ❤
Enjoyed the video. Last time I was there was about 1995. Brought back good memories, thanks 😊
Excellent. :)
I did a quick trip into Nogales, Mexico in late 90s. I had done some groundwork on the American side for a counternarcotics operation a few months prior so it was a pop over, look around, pop back.
About what I had expected.
When I emigrated to Mexico in 2012, Nogales was the point of entry. A;though we arrived mid-day we chose to stay the night in a motel on the US side and cross in the morning with a full tank of gas so we could get as deep into Mexico as possible without stopping.
Thanks, I enjoyed seeing that part of the country and the downtown and residential areas. Not something you usually see anywhere else!
Very interesting place.
Oh and I just wanted to tell you I Love that your finding all these KITTY'S! I'm 100 percent Cat person! ♥️♥️♥️
Great video. Going to Nogales, Sonora used to be a regular weekend trip for high school students from Tucson. No big deal. No worries. But, that was a loooong time ago. (The constant, incessant barking would drive me "barking mad". Couldn't live there. And I love dogs.)
Go to Yuma Arizona and cover the boarder after midnight Oreo express and 1 st responder media are there covering it Saturday night 2/ 18/23
Tubac is a tourist trap town. You passed the town that's almost all retirees, which is Green Valley. We actually have a home there for winter use. Average age there is in the 70s.
The hilly rustic look of some of the homes adds some character like the old courthouse .
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
this video is really interesting. We have never seen this place. This place is important because it is a border that shows two contrasts.
These arre some great videos! I've heard that same train come through the west, that's quite a trip!
Excellent ride. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day!