Chihuahuita, El Paso

Name: Chihuahuita
Address: El Paso, United States

#76 among attractions in El Paso

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Facts and practical information

Chihuahuita is a neighborhood in El Paso, Texas. It has also been known as the "First Ward." It is considered the oldest neighborhood in the city. It has also suffered through extreme poverty in its history. It is currently on the Most Endangered Historic Places list as compiled by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It is located on the border of the Rio Grande at the Mexico–United States border. For most of the twentieth century, the name Chihuahuita was used to refer to all of southern El Paso, often including El Segundo Barrio. In 1991, Chihuahuita was designated as a historic district by the city of El Paso. ()

Coordinates: 31°45'0"N, 106°29'24"W

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Central El Paso (Downtown El Paso)El Paso United States

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Day trips

Chihuahuita – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Southwest University Park, El Paso Museum of Art, San Jacinto Plaza, Paso del Norte International Bridge.

0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Southwest University Park, El Paso
17 min walk • Southwest University Park is a baseball stadium in El Paso, Texas. Primarily used for Minor League Baseball, it is the home of the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Pacific Coast League.
0.6 miN
Museum, Art museum
El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso
16 min walk • Founded in 1959, The El Paso Museum of Art is located in downtown El Paso, Texas. First accredited in 1972, it is the only accredited art museum within a 250-mile radius and serves approximately 100,000 visitors per year.
0.7 miN
Park, Historical place
San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso
18 min walk • San Jacinto Plaza is a historic park located on the corner of Oregon and Mills in the heart of Downtown El Paso, Texas.
~1200 ftSE
Bridge
Paso del Norte International Bridge, El Paso
6 min walk • The Paso del Norte International Bridge is an international bridge which crosses the Rio Grande connecting the United States-Mexico border cities of El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua.
0.6 miN
Romanesque revival architecture
Richard Caples Building, El Paso
16 min walk • The Richard Caples Building is a historic seven-story building in El Paso, Texas. It was built as a five-story for Richard Caples in 1910, and it was "the first reinforced concrete structure erected in El Paso." The fifth floor was leased to the Y.M.C.A. In 1915, the building was purchased by J.G.
0.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alhambra Theatre, El Paso
14 min walk • The Alhambra Theatre, also known as the Palace Theatre, is a building in El Paso, Texas. Opened on August 1 1914, the building was designed by architect Henry C.
0.4 miE
Bridge
Stanton Street Bridge, El Paso
11 min walk • The Good Neighbor International Bridge, commonly known as the Stanton Street Bridge, is an international bridge connecting the United States-Mexico border cities of El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua across the Rio Grande.
0.7 miN
Museum, Entertainment, History museum
El Paso Museum of History, El Paso
19 min walk • The El Paso Museum of History is a museum located in downtown El Paso, Texas which presents information about past 400 years of history in the United States/Mexico border region.
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum
Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso, El Paso
13 min walk • Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso is a railroad museum in El Paso, Texas, United States.
0.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Abraham Chavez Theatre, El Paso
14 min walk • Abraham Chavez Theatre, known simply as the Chavez Theatre, is a 2,500-seat concert hall located in El Paso, Texas. It is adjacent to the Williams Convention Center. Its exterior resembles a sombrero and features a three-story glass main entrance.
0.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Plaza Theatre, El Paso
17 min walk • The Plaza Theatre is a historic building in El Paso, Texas built in 1930. The theater stands as one of the city's most well-known landmarks, and remains operational today.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chihuahuita?

Nearby attractions include Paso del Norte International Bridge, El Paso (6 min walk), Stanton Street Bridge, El Paso (11 min walk), Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso, El Paso (13 min walk), Abraham Chavez Theatre, El Paso (14 min walk).

How to get to Chihuahuita by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chihuahuita:

Bus

Autobuses Los Paisonos (4 min walk)
Bay C • Lines: 65 (6 min walk)

Tram

El Paso • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (6 min walk)
Downtown Transit Center • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (6 min walk)

Train

El Paso (16 min walk)