Los Algodones, Mexico

The main attraction of Los Algodones is easy access to inexpensive medicine, glasses, dental work and alcohol but it also provides a way to make quick excursion into a Mexican border town with an opportunity to buy colorful souvenirs, leather items and clothing.  We tagged along with our friends who wanted to buy medicine and alcohol and bought some large fresh shrimp and  young asparagus from the street vendors, ate lunch at a taco stand and wandered around for a couple of hours.

 

             

  Before buying anything check the restrictions to make sure that you can bring your purchase back into the US. If you plan to go to a dentist or optometrist read online reviews. Some people are very happy with their dental work but others have had major problems. Lines at the crossing back into the US may be long. We waited about an hour in early afternoon to cross. Don’t forget to take your passport!  Tourist Info

The tourist area is only a few blocks square and surprisingly wheelchair accessible with good curb cuts and sidewalks. Most of the shops have sidewalk level entrances and enough room inside to maneuver. The sidewalks and ramps on both sides at the border crossing are in excellent condition and ADA compliant.

  The Quechan Indian Tribe provides a large, paved lot on the US side. All day parking is $6.00 for cars and $8.00 for RV. There’s plenty of room for any RV.   Los Algodones