El Paso,Texas

is the seat of El Paso County in the U.S. state of Texas and part of the American Southwest. According to the 2006 U.S. Census population estimates, the city had a population of 609,415[1]. It is the sixth-largest city in Texas and the 21st-largest city in the United States, as well as the 7th fastest growing large city in the nation from 2000-2006. Its metropolitan area covers all of El Paso County and has a population of 736,310.

It stands on the Rio Grande (Río Bravo del Norte), across the border from Ciudad Juárez. The two cities form a metropolitan area of 2,280,782

El Paso is home to the University of Texas at El Paso (founded in 1914 as The Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy and receiving university status 1967). Fort Bliss, a major United States Army installation, lies to the east and northeast of the city, extending north up to the White Sands Missile Range. The Franklin Mountains extend into El Paso from the north and nearly divide the city into two sections.


Juarez, Mexico
Just over the border from El Paso is Juarez, a traditional Mexican town. The easiest way to enjoy Juarez for the day is to take the Border Jumper trolley, that departs from El Paso Convention Center hourly and makes eight stops in Juarez.  Some of the destinations include a variety of traditional shops, festive Mexican restaurants, and historic sights.  Contact our Experience Specialist for reservations and questions.

Some of the sights in Juarez are Chamizal Park, with replicas of famous sites; Juarez city market, open daily from sunup to sundown; and the traditional Spanish sport of bullfighting at Plaza Monumental.

Copper Canyon
Mexico's Copper Canyon is located in the southern part of Chihuahua and consists of three connecting canyons. The traditional way to view Copper Canyon is on the Chihuahua Pacifico Railroad that travels between Chihuahua City and the Gulf of California.

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