Flight Destination: El Paso, Texas

Introduction
Popular Tourist Attractions
Specialties
Weather
Language
Airports
Hotels
Car Rental

Introduction

It is the sun swept, mountainous and westernmost corner of Texas. Its distinct mix of culture - Mexican and American has made it a popular destination amongst tourist worldwide. Popularly known as the "Sun City" it is a typical border town (Mexico and US). An El Paso haircut perfumes and casinos are popular across the globe.

You can experience the magnificence of Franklin Mountains, Mission Trail and Wyler Aerial Tramway while in El Paso. The unique Museums and theatre set ups can take you aback. You simply can't resist having the local border food in the form off Burritos and the local cheese. Dining out in El Paso is fun too.

Popular Tourist Attractions

Juarez is one of the hottest spot for shopping. You could find shopping avenues in here and all sorts of brands and accessories - clothes, electronics and house hold items. Entertainment avenues can be explored in the Chamizal National Memorial. It hosts various events and shows round the year. For fun and adventure seekers, lovers Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino Hours is the place to be at.
You could enjoy the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens is an avenue for xeriscaping. You can see around 500+ of plants here. Plant lovers can even purchase the hard to find plant species like cacti, yucca etc.

Specialties

If you are traveling in the months of January and February you could see Rodeos all around. They are cowboys who are competing with each other in number of events. The famous being the bull riding. Menudo and Burritos are some of the recommended must haves in order to pamper your taste buds. Menudo is a Mexican soup made from tripe, hominy and chilly. Burritos are made from tortilla flour and with filling of chicken, ham, meat, pork or lamb.
You can dine and wine in Smokey's Pit Stop and Saloon. They can offer best in class food - barbeque, Mexican, American and Continental all under one roof. You can also try the local cheese Asadero at Licon Dairy.

Weather

Being a desert region the climate remains dry in El Paso. Best months to visit El Paso are January and February. It experiences a mild cold weather during this time. Temperatures can soar up 40 degree Celsius plus in other months.

Current Weather Conditions in El Paso and 3 day forecast:

partly cloudy today

Between 74°F and 100° tomorrow.

Between 73°F and 99° the day after tomorrow.

Between 68°F and 96°.

Language

Spanish is widely spoken language in the border region. International tourists would not find any concerns as there would be English speaking guides and sign boards for their help.

Airports

El Paso International Airport is major airport.

Hotels

Some travelers may find it more convenient to stay closer to the airport, while others enjoy downtown. Here is a good start for finding good hotel.

Comfortable and cheap hotels are numerous and handy in El Paso downtown and around El Paso airport. Take advantage of excellent amenities, facilities and services they are offering.

It is hard to decide which hotel is the best hotel in El Paso. Compare latest El Paso hotel prices and amenities starting here.

Car Rental

Most convenient way to enjoy El Paso no matter whether it's for work or pleasure is to rent a car.

Get more out of El Paso:

Chamizal National Memorial

Sunland Park Racetrack

Chihuahuan Desert Gardens