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    Mary Ann C.

    This city has undergone some major and much deserved renovation and restoration in the last few years. Its border crossing (though busy), is not as busy as the border I grew up experiencing living in San Diego. It has however, (and understandably) gotten much busier with more barriers/delays, etc. over time. It's a good idea to pay attention to the border wait times to plan the best time to return into the states. You will have to go through a checkpoint when entering into and returning from Mexico. Bags are inspected each way so if you have to question an item you're considering bringing in or out, it's likely best to leave it at home. Or you risk confiscation. Surprisingly, I did not too many refugees on my recent visit. This city is relaxed and the people are warm and welcoming. The locals/natives (Mexican and/or Chinese descent) lovingly are referred to as "Cachanillas". This a type of plant, Pluchea sericea native to Mexicali. Blending two beautiful cultures into one that makes La Chinesca so special and unique. This area is historically known for having the largest Chinese community in Mexico. There are hidden underground establishments and tunnels built by the early Chinese immigrants. I am told the underground construction was a way for the Chinese to escape the harsh heat. Which at its hottest, reached a scorching 125 degrees Fahrenheit in 1995. These tunnels have been re-opened and there are affordable tours available taking you as far and as safely as possible through an underground labyrinth where people would live and congregate. They even show you some old opium/gambling areas and more. I would highly recommend coming and respectfully embracing all the city has to offer. About a decade ago, I referred to La Chinesca as somewhat stuck in time. However, they're mixing old with new, embracing change, all while honoring and preserving deeply rooted traditions. This city also offers plenty of dining options as well and plenty sightseeing and shopping in a day.

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    Fantastic service reallt fast outgoing envoirment amazing service I enjoyed my night here

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    Yuma Territorial Prison State Historical Park

    Yuma Territorial Prison State Historical Park

    4.4(131 reviews)
    82.5 km

    A historical landmark for Yuma and it located right on the point of 2 rivers meet and right next to…read morethe free. Great place to visit and learn about how it became and who are the prisoners and their history (which similar to current ones). How it opened and closed and how it developed through that small period. What you see now is just a portion of the original but you got the picture of how the life in prison back then. The guider was fantastic and he informed us all the infos and the background of all or majority of the prisoners. Definitely quite a place to visit plus this prison would considered the 2nd island prison in the US.

    What a fantastic museum. We stopped here on a road trip to take in some local history. Parking is…read morelimited, but free. There is a small gift shop you enter through & pay the entrance fee. The staff are pleasant & offer you a little scavenger hunt to complete to make the visit more enjoyable. They had a lot of interesting plaques, photos, & items of interest. They also had a nice array of photo props inside the main jail & scattered around the grounds. Additionally, the historical research was very informative of the demographic, climate, and age in which the jail was operational & for some time afterwards. For more insight, I recommend picking up a copy of "Within Adobe Walls" by Pete "Smokey" Dryer in the gift shop on your way out.

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    Palm Springs Celebrity Tours

    Palm Springs Celebrity Tours

    3.8(34 reviews)
    154.5 km

    Our tour guide/driver Rick was on time and courteous , extremely knowledgeable and friendly ,…read moreexcellent driver and went out his way to explain and keep the tour interesting , we covered all the celebrities homes and neighborhoods and my wife and learned about past history of Palm Springs and it's famous past and present celebrity resedents , this was a well worth the time and money activity ! Thank you Rick and Palm Springs celebrities tour !

    Anne! Yes! What an amazing entertainer and celebrity historian. She is the most amazing tour…read moreguide/bus driver. Boy can she multi task. Check in is super easy. Bathrooms available before and during the tour. Lots of celebrity memorabilia to entertain you prior to the tour. There is even a tv in the bathroom... We board the super comfy bus that accommodates about 30 stalkers, err, guests. Each seat has a great view during the tour and the bus is high enough to peer over the stone fences that a lot of the house have. I know, invasive but the architecture is mid century amazing. Anne has an incredible data bank of info on all mostly the older Hollywood community. If you are not into star gazing, go for the cool houses/gardens. There has been an enclave of mid century slick remodels in PS and they are featured in the tour. Anne is also a solid sales lady. The date Shake place we stopped at was super low key but amazing. The tour includes your own deliciously prepared date shake made from ice cream and some yummy date I cannot remember the name of. Also, date tasting is included and boy do they make them gooood. So much so, I purchased two packages of shake dates due Anne's description of their medicinal benefits and the grocery store amazing friendly staff. Yes, they turned in the charm. BTW, The dates and I just landed in Portland for my future enjoyment. The topper was watching Anne maneuver the detour signs and traffic caused by the light parade in PS tonight. She really understands how to get out of a pickle. Obviously, highly recommend.

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    Some of our past visitors

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    Borrego Night Sky Tours - Peer across the universe and millions of years back into time with a 14-inch telescope!

    Borrego Night Sky Tours

    5.0(42 reviews)
    105.4 km

    We went on this excursion last evening. It was very interesting and fun. He answered all our…read morequestions and was very organized. He brings a giant telescope out under the Stars in the Desert and it's an amazing experience. Dennis really knows his stuff about the Universe/Astronomy and I would recommend seeing what he has to teach you. It's worth every penny.

    Dennis was absolutely fantastic! My husband and I love observing the night sky together. We have 3…read moretelescopes at home, we go to star viewing parties and we venture out into the mountains by ourselves to observe the cosmos. I found Dennis in a travel magazine that mentioned his tours in the southern California desert. Since we had a trip planned for Valentine's Day weekend to Palm Springs area we drove down to Borrego Springs. Everything was planned in advance. The most difficult part is following directions into the designated meet up spot in the desert. It's not too difficult but you have to be able to follow directions such as locating bushes, signs, landmarks, etc. There is no GPS address. Borrego Springs is a small town and pretty easy to navigate. The things that I was able to observe on Feb 15, 2020 was Venus, Big Dipper, Leo, North Star, Orion, 2 stars on the same gravitational pull, Stella nursery, 2 galaxies, Sirius, Aldebaran, Hyades, 7 sisters, Canopus, and a shooting star!! All of these things observed was followed by detailed explanation from Dennis. There will be chances for everyone to observe through his telescope. It is the desert and it gets cold at night so make sure you dress warm and wear shoes (scorpions, snakes, etc) and bring binoculars for self-viewing. The feeling this tour makes you feel is that it makes you feel small in this universe. It also makes you appreciate life and all that is around and above you. It makes you think about the heavens and all those ancient people before you who observed the very same stars. Best of all, it makes you want to start your journey to be amateur astronomers at home!

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    Borrego Night Sky Tours - On nearly every clear night you can see the Milky Way arching over Borrego Springs!

    On nearly every clear night you can see the Milky Way arching over Borrego Springs!

    Borrego Night Sky Tours - Dennis setting up at dusk before the group arrives

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    Dennis setting up at dusk before the group arrives

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