(Puerto Palomas MX)
On my next to last day camping at Pancho Villa State Park, another camper and I took the bus down to the Mexican border. We crossed into the small town of Puerto Palomas and met some other RVers at the Pink Store.
Pink Store Restaurant
Mariachi Band
We were greeted warmly by the owner who remembered my friend’s name. It was a beautiful restaurant with delicious Mexican food and a mariachi band to serenade us while we ate. Service was very friendly and prices were quite reasonable.
Metal burros on the patio
Generals Pershing & Villa
After lunch, we roamed around the extensive collection of authentic crafts. There were all kinds of items including pottery, tinware, jewelry, china, beadwork, carpets and fancy mirrors to name a few.
Church on Palomas Plaza
Gazebo on the plaza
I came away with a small wooden carved tortoise and a miniature sombrero. Both should look nice on the ledge under the rear window by the dinette. We then took a stroll around town, through the plaza and past a statue of Pancho Villa.
Pancho Villa Statue
After visiting a few more stores, we returned across the border to await the bus. At the checkpoint we were asked for a passport or picture ID, and asked a few questions. It was a very enjoyable time and I’m so glad I got to go with someone who knew their way around.
Camp: Pancho Villa SP
Scene: Desert, historic buildings
Also see: Puerto Palomas Art
Great pics & story. Always smart to go to Mexico with someone who knows it!
It was great fun. Perhaps the next time I can see and learn even more.
That’s the cutest-looking border town I’ve seen yet! Is it similar to Algodones, where you can park on the U.S. side and walk across? I’ve heard they have a good dental business here too — did you see much evidence of that?
Yes. Park on the USA side by the duty free store and then walk in. Lots of dental, eye glasses, pharmacy, and many others. And, not crowded either. It’s a very pleasant little town.
Puerto Palomas looks like a wonderful place to spend some time. I’ve been to many countries around the world but never Mexico, and it’s about time I go there.
It’s a cute little town with easy in and out access. You can walk to most anything. The Pink Store also has tours to nearby places in Mexico. It would be a simple way to visit other locales.
It’s cool that you went across the border. I think the only way I’d do that today is like you did, with someone who knew what they were doing.
It’s a pretty small town and dependent on tourist dollars, so there’s not much to worry about. I felt perfectly safe. Of course I wouldn’t wander off into unknown areas, or go at night. But, that is true of any unfamiliar place.