Magical Mexico

Begin the day by exploring Agua Prieta and/or Naco, Mexico.  Then, experience Bisbee which was once the largest city between San Francisco and St. Louis.  The historical mining town produced nearly $8 billion dollars in gold, copper and silver in the 19th and early 20th centuries.  Spend the night in Sierra Vista where you can enjoy dinner at a one-of-a-kind restaurant.

Agua Prieta, Mexico

Compared to other cities of Sonora, the city of Agua Prieta is regarded as a newcomer.  In fact, it was not until November, 11, 1942 that it received official recognition as a city.  The efforts to preserve the culture of the city are clear in Agua Prieta.  The city boasts excellent bars with unique atmospheres and restaurants with exquisite regional and international cuisine.

Naco, Mexico

This Arizona/Mexican bordered town has much to offer for Spanish/American History. A small town that was inhabited by a railroad in 1898. This railroad helped to haul supplies and goods from mining expeditions. The railroad allowed for the city to flourish into a bigger, more prosperous city. Today experience the American/Spanish history.

Bisbee, Arizona

Founded in 1880, and named after Judge DeWitt Bisbee, a financial backer of the Copper Queen Mine. Once an Old West mining camp, at its prime Bisbee had transformed into a cosmopolitan city labeled an “Urban Outpost on the Frontier.” Today, Bisbee allows visitors to enjoy the splendor of the Old West while combined with a modern day artist community.

 

Trip Itinerary

Start in Agua Prieta, Mexico with a drink and a meal at one of their fine restaurants. Then take a trip to Naco, Mexico to take a look at the old historic American/Spanish railroad town.

Then head over to Bisbee which today captures the feeling of the Old West while offering a modern touch.  Take a motor coach tour of Old Bisbee - the center of Bisbee’s historical district, the Warren District - home to many extravagant historical homes as well as the nations oldest continually operated baseball field, and the Lavender Pit - once the world’s largest open-faced mine.  Don a slicker, hat and miners lamp as you tour The Queen Mine.  From the late 1800’s to the mid 1970’s, The Queen Mine produced almost $8 billion dollars in gold, silver, copper and zinc.  Tour the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum, a Smithsonian Institute Affiliate that profiles this “Urban Outpost on the Frontier.”

Spend the night in Sierra Vista.