Call ahead and ask lots of questions. Be forewarned, El Paso hotel personnel are frequently paid a commission to book tourists with a particular company. Walking It's a quick walk across the Santa Fe Street Bridge in downtown El Paso onto Avenida Juarez in downtown Juarez. If you're driving your own car in El Paso, take Santa Fe Street south from I-10 in downtown El Paso. As you approach the border you'll see several small parking lots with attendants trying to waive you into their lot.
Meters are available on some streets near the bridge.
This area may not be safe late in the evening so park near the bridge or find other transportation if you'll be coming back late. Immediately across the bridge on Avenida Juarez you'll find stores and restaurants catering to tourists. The City Market, The Guadalupe Mission, Cuauhtemoc Market and the History Museum are all within a one mile walk from the bridge. Walking is not recommended over the Bridge of the Americas or the Zaragosa Bridge because the most popular destinations are not within walking distance of these bridges. Driving in Juarez It is possible if you are a little adventurous to drive your own vehicle into Juarez.