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Welcome to Nogales, USA, the gateway community to the Sonoran Borderlands and home to one of the largest ports of entry between Mexico and the United States. The opportunity for international commerce was the economic engine that drove the growth of the community over 200 years ago, and today, the business traditions of our great grandfathers continue to thrive here. It was a Russian immigrant named Jacob Isaacson who planted the first roots of international trade here by setting up a small trading post on the American side of the border. Juan Jose Vasquez followed suit, opening up a roadside house on the Sonoran side. But the biggest boost to the local economy came in 1882, when the Santa Fe railroad connected with the Sonoran railroad here, multiplying the opportunities for business partnerships. Both Mexican and American merchants scrambled to establish businesses close to the border to take advantage of the railroad and the opportunity for tax-free trade. Today, many of the heirs of these pioneering merchants still conduct business in the downtown business core; duty-free shopping remains a major attraction; and each year more than 50% of our Nation’s produce passes through the Nogales Port. Take a tour of our community: Walk in the footsteps of legends such as Pancho Villa, John Wayne, and Pete Kitchen. Indulge your palates in the menu offerings from the wide array of restaurants on both sides of the border. Experience old world culture where personal and family relationships create the fabric of community. Relax and rejuvenate yourself in the natural beauty and slowed-down pace of this unique community that straddles the United States and Mexico! Visit Nogales where you can shop to your heart's content. In the spirit of Jacob Isaacson and Juan Jose Vasquez, the merchants here have brought together a diverse collection of goods that truly reflect our community's culture and dedication to our customers. |
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