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DouglasDouglas, Arizona
Give Douglas one night as a border-town stop between Bisbee and Agua Prieta; skip it if you want big sights or a full day of activities.
Douglas is a small Cochise County town on the Arizona–Sonora line, 30 minutes east of Bisbee and directly across from Agua Prieta, Mexico. Its draw is a compact historic downtown, a handful of Mexican restaurants and a walk-across border day trip. Most travellers pass through in half a day; one night covers it comfortably.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (desert heat, 38°C (100°F)+), late Sep fair weekend if you want quietavoid Jun–Aug (desert heat, 100°F (38°C)+), late Sep fair weekend if you want quiet
- Airports
- TUS · PHX
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Douglas911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Douglas Police (non-emergency)520-417-7550
- Southeast Arizona Medical Center520-364-7931
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Douglas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyDouglas is a quiet small town; the real risks are summer heat, the desert on side roads, and border-crossing paperwork.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 520-417-7550 Douglas Police (non-emergency) · 520-364-7931 Southeast Arizona Medical Center
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTUS Tucson International (About 2 h by car via I-10 and AZ-80; the nearest full-service airport.).
- Getting aroundDowntown is walkable in 10–15 minutes end to end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealSit-down Mexican main$8–15
- Street or quick mealBurrito or taco plate$3–12
- BeerBeer at a tavern$5–8
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$110
- Mid-range bedMotel room, a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedMotel room, a night, per roomUS$140
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$220
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TUS Tucson International (About 2 h by car via I-10 and AZ-80; the nearest full-service airport.) · PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor (About 3.5–4 h by car; use only if Tucson flights do not work.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid*
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Apr (2). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Douglas: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
4 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
3 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
3 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Downtown is walkable in 10–15 minutes end to end. There is no public transport, so a car is needed for Slaughter Ranch, Whitewater Draw and Bisbee. The border crossing to Agua Prieta is on foot from downtown.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Agua Prieta, Mexico
goDoor to door: 10–20 min on foot plus border queue
Walk across the border from downtown Douglas
Curio and souvenir shops; carry your passport and check current re-entry rules.
Door to door: About 30 min
AZ-80 west by car
Historic mining town with museums and cafés; pairs well with Douglas in one day.
Tombstone
goDoor to door: About 1 h
AZ-80 west then AZ-80/Allen St by car
Western-history sights; a half day is enough.
Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area
goDoor to door: About 45 min
N Coffman Rd by car near McNeal
Sandhill cranes winter here Dec–Feb; best early morning and late afternoon. Free.
Slaughter Ranch Museum
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Geronimo Trail east by car
Open Wed–Sun 9:30–15:30; free, donations welcome. Check before driving out.Open Wed–Sun 9:30 AM–3:30 PM; free, donations welcome. Check before driving out.
Willcox
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
US-191 north by car
Wine tasting and Chiricahua gateway; better as an overnight than a return day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown / G Ave
Walk to the Gadsden Hotel, cafés and the border crossing; best for one night without a car.
E 10th St corridor
Motels and the highway strip; cheaper, but you will drive to dinner.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room1 × 1 night × US$90 | US$90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| Fuel, Tucson round trip1 × US$40 · check | US$40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$46 |
| Trip total≈ US$253 per person per day, bed included | US$506 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Burrito or taco plate | $3–12 |
| Sit-down Mexican main | $8–15 |
| Beer at a tavern | $5–8 |
| Motel room | $60–150 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer daytime heat is dangerous: carry water, avoid midday walking.
- The border crossing has its own hours and can queue; carry your passport and check current US re-entry rules.
- Cell coverage is patchy toward Whitewater Draw and Slaughter Ranch.
- Some downtown buildings are unrestored; do not expect a full tourist infrastructure.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Douglas Police (non-emergency)
- 520-417-7550
- Southeast Arizona Medical Center
- 520-364-7931
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Douglas Police (non-emergency)520-417-7550
- Southeast Arizona Medical Center520-364-7931
Embassy
Mexico has a consulate in Douglas (1201 F Ave). Other countries: consulates in Tucson or Phoenix, embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Border crossing to Agua Prieta: on foot, free; carry your passport
- Drive Douglas → Bisbee: about 30 min, AZ-80 west
- Drive Douglas → Tucson: about 2 h via I-10 and AZ-80
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEHN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Dónde está la garita? — Where is the border crossing? (DON-deh es-TAH lah gah-REE-tah)
US re-entry rules and border hours can change: check before you cross.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Douglas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (desert heat, 38°C+), late Sep fair weekend if you want quiet · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for TUS: drive times, rental desks, late-arrival fallback.
- Walking cluster for downtown: Gadsden Hotel, G Ave, border crossing, restaurants.
- Place pages with verified hours (Gadsden Hotel, Slaughter Ranch, Whitewater Draw, Border Air Museum).
- Eat pages with last orders for the Mexican restaurants on G Ave and 10th St.
Sources
- officialDouglas Visitor Center
- officialCity of Douglas — Douglas Municipal Airport
- officialArizona Game and Fish — Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area
- officialSlaughter Ranch Museum
- officialCochise County Fair
- officialThe Gadsden Hotel
- officialConsulate of Mexico in Douglas
- secondaryDouglas Dispatch (local news)
- secondaryWikivoyage: Douglas (Arizona), revision 5309011 (CC BY-SA 4.0)