Ciudad Juarez Uncovered

Whether you are getting away for a fun family holiday, a cozy romantic break or just a piss-up with mates, you will want to know how to make the best of one of lowcostholidays.com's cheap Ciudad Juarez holidays. Here are our tips.

When is the best time to go?

Though Ciudad Juarez is at its warmest between May and September, its high altitude leaves it cooler than many other Mexican desert cities. Ciudad Juarez has distinct seasons, with warm summers, cold winters, and cool springs and autumns.

Spectacular nights out

The average cost of a beer in Cuidad Juarez nightclubs is $1.50-$2.00, and you will doubtless find the Mexican music captivating. But there remain several crucial dos and don'ts for any party-oriented Cuidad Juarez holidays.

Rowdy, drink-induced behaviour in any Cuidad Juarez bar is likely to incur harsher penalties than you would expect in the UK, possibly involving time in jail and temporary closure of the bar - so have your wits about you. Try your best to treat the locals with politeness and respect, as is widely expected of foreigners in Mexico.

How's the shopping?

There are plenty of shopping centres where shopaholics can splash the cash during holidays to Cuidad Juarez; namely, Misiones, Galerias Tec, Plaza Juárez and Rio Grande shopping centres. The Avenida Juárez and Zona Pronaf areas of the city also have many shops.

Where can I get a burger?

There are plenty of restaurants in Zona Pronaf, and indeed throughout the rest of Cuidad Juarez. They also offer a surprisingly varied choice of food for anyone feeling peckish during holidays to Cuidad Juarez.

Particularly notable eateries include the Montana Restaurant and Bar, where you can tuck into steak amid luxurious surroundings. There are also Barrigas Restaurant and Frida's, right beside each other, which serve traditional Mexican food, and Mariscos D'Matazlan and the Villa del Mar - again, right beside each other - which sell very affordable seafood. Ciudad Juarez is also a surprise hotspot for great Chinese restaurants, including Shangri-la and Hong Kong China.

Get in with the locals...

Here's some additional useful information to prevent you feeling stumped while on holidays to Ciudad Juarez.

Can I drink the water?

No, always drink bottled water.

What's the 999 number?

The Mexican emergency number is 060.

Shall I pack the sun cream/anorak?

It will depend on during which time of year you are visiting; but during summer, yes, it is definitely recommended for Ciudad Juarez holidays.

How do I get around?

The city's regular and comprehensive bus service network makes it easy to get from any point A to any point B, probably even more so than in your home town/city in the UK, at any time between 7am and 9pm. Taxis are also plentiful and easy to flag down - but remember to always negotiate a price before getting into the car.

Shall I learn the local lingo?

Being a border city, many citizens of Ciudad Juarez can speak at least some English, but learning a bit of Spanish yourself before embarking on any Ciudad Juarez holidays won't hurt.

Do I need to tip?

In Mexico, a tip of between 10-20% is often expected, varying according to the profession. Consider the quality of the service you have received, and tip accordingly.