El Paso, located on the Mexican border in southwestern Texas, is a city where Mexican, Spanish, and American cultures blend to create a melting pot of ideas and traditions. The Spanish language is essential to the culture of El Paso and most residents speak Spanish at home. While it will be no problem to get by with English only, a few Spanish phrases will show you respect the local culture and may even help you make local friends.

The weather here is dry most of the year, very hot in the summer, and moderate the rest of the year. Northerners enjoy visiting El Paso in the winter to escape the snow and ice, get some sun while hiking in the desert, and maybe eat a little spicy food. As a border town of blended heritage, El Paso offers plenty of excellent eats including stellar Mexican food.

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