These two towns use each other strengths to prosper. Douglas has three manufacturing plants and Agua Prieta has thirty-three. These plants make items like clothing, seatbelts and plastic injection molding. It is estimated that 80 percent of the personal income from Agua Prieta is spent in Douglas. However, Agua Prieta does lure shoppers and sightseers.
Visitors can walk across the border to see the Old Mexico town.
Agua Prieta has quaint streets filled with shops, plazas and restaurants. The authentic Sonoran Mexican cuisine is delicious and modestly priced. When making a visit to Agua Prieta, U.S. citizens should carry proof of citizenship. A valid U.S. passport is the best, because it serves both as photo identification and works well when using cashiers checks. A U.S. birth certificate that is a certified copy is also acceptable.