“Vasquez’s” has a great selection of all kinds of Mexican curios, pottery, liquors and everything else. The pharmacy carries many items over the counter that require prescriptions in the US. “Vasquez’s” and the “Pharmacia San Luis” are good places to stop and visit. Continue along the same road all the way to Rocky Point. There is a traffic light soon after “Vasquez’s” that is easy to miss if you don’t know it is there. You will pass “Vasquez’s” on your left if you have made the correct turn. Stay to the right and you will be on the road to Rocky Point. “Pharmacia San Luis” will be on your right just before the “Y”. About 1 block south of there the road will split into a “Y”. About 2 miles from the border you will come to a three way intersection. Driving in Mexico is not a problem as long as you drive defensively. The speed limit here is fairly slow so be careful. Once across the border you will continue south into Sonoita. A passport or passport card is required when returning to the United States. you do not need a passport or visa since these towns are located in the Mexican “Free Zone”. but the prices are pretty steep.Ĭrossing the border at Lukeville, AZ/Sonoita, Sonora, Mexico. ![]() There is a well stocked grocery store, etc. The settlement at Lukeville is called “Gringo Pass” and has all facilities available if there was anything you forgot. The stop at Why usually has about the best gas prices between Phoenix and the border.Ĭontinue south on SR 85 through Organ Pipe National Monument to the border at Lukeville, AZ. Gas in Mexico is available in most locations but the quality can be inconsistant and not what you are used to stateside. Why is a good place to top off the fuel tank before crossing into Mexico. Take State Route 86 west from Tucson all the way to “Why”, AZ. The highway from Sonoita to Puerto Peñasco is approximately 50 miles of open range.You will know you are close to Rocky point when you start seeing sand dunes. ![]() ![]() Passport or passport card is required to return to the United States from Mexico. If you are only going to Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) or Bahia la Cholla (Cholla Bay) you do not need a passport or visa since these towns are located in the Mexican “Free Zone”. Flores and Sons Chevron in Why has recently added an ATM.Ĭontinue south through Organ Pipe National Monument to the border at Lukeville, AZ. The stop at Why usually has about the best gas prices between Phoenix and the border. This turn is marked with a sign stating “Mexico” and “SR 85 South”.Ĭontinue south on SR 85 from Ajo. Head south on SR 85, through the outskirts of Buckeye and on to Gila Bend.Ĭontinue west through Gila Bend and turn right just before McDonalds. We just bought a small fries to give us an excuse to sit at a table and bend our backs forward again after.Travel west on I-10 from Phoenix to the State Route 85 exit. YES the indoor dining IS open at the Kitchen. Yes, we stopped, we had to see what it was all about. moreĪrizona Last Stop, don't be fooled by the name, its not the last stop but a good gimmick to get you to stop. I stopped and I guess many drivers also stopped for the same. The name Arizona Last Stop makes me think it will be the last stop for gasoline and snacks before the next many miles on the freeway. EXPLICIT WARNING!!!! Unless you have a burning desire to get majorly ripped off, screwed over and simply throw your money away.DO NOT STOP HERE! I mean, yes, under the biden. ![]() Great food to take along the road (they have dine in as well), a lot of drink choices, and cool gifts.
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