El Paso Holidays

El Paso at a Glance

Under the sizzling sun, with a mountainous backdrop sits El Paso, in Texas, America, on the border with Mexico. Often known as the Sun City, El Paso has sat along the key route across the United States for years.

You’ll Love El Paso If…

• A vibrant American city with great weather is what you are looking for.
• You want to experience two countries on one holiday, with a day trip to Mexico.
• You will enjoy a city with a diverse culture and a fascinating history.

Culture in El Paso

• There is plenty to see and do during a holiday to El Paso, whether it’s visiting the wealth of galleries and museums or wandering the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens where you can see over 600 species of plants. The casino is a venue buzzing with entertainment every day, through its slot machines, live shows and music performances.
• If you feel like taking a trip out of the city, the wilderness beyond El Paso is definitely worth some exploration. Visit the eerily quiet McKelligon Canyon, or discover the Franklin Mountains that provide the city’s backdrop. The Transmountain Road is the perfect place to spend an evening if you have hired a car, as you will be enchanted by the view of a million twinkling lights sparkling back at you from El Paso and Juarez below.

Mexican Influence on an El Paso Holiday

• Being on the border with Mexico, El Paso is home to a large amount of Latin Americans, which is reflected in all the cultural aspects of the area. The local cuisine in particular is predominantly Mexican, with favourites such as burritos, gorditas and tacos serving as quick and easy food. You will come across the Mexican specialty Menudo on offer in a lot of cafes and restaurants, it’s a soup made with tripe, hominy and chilli.

• Spend a day wandering the winding streets of downtown El Paso and you will discover some little cafes and shops that feel typically Mexican. Around most corners you will see some architecturally beautiful buildings, and you can also find the plaza with the El Paso Museum of Art, the Plaza Theatre and the Civic Center.

Nightlife in El Paso

• You will experience a friendly, lively nightlife whilst on holiday in El Paso, with an array of bars and clubs that cater for a variety of tastes. The Union Depo area is packed with nightlife venues, as is the area around the University of Texas, Cincinnati Street. Make sure you try one of the cocktail lounges for an authentic margarita, as the drink was originally invented in the region.

For a truly unique cultural experience, take a holiday to El Paso and enjoy an enriching environment that you will not find in any other destination.