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Ajo (/ˈɑːhoʊ/ AH-hoh; O'odham: Moik Wahia or O'odham: ʼOʼoho) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. The population was 3,304 at the 2010 census. Ajo is located on State Route 85 just 43 miles (69 km) from the Mexican border. It is the closest community to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
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1. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
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4.5 based on 552 reviews
Home to a beautiful display of desert vegetation, including the Organ Pipe cactus.
Reviewed By 6philg - San Francisco, United States
Unique access to the heart of the Sonoran Desert with an excellent visitor center and knowledgeable national park rangers
2. Ajo Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By 432terenced - Halifax, Canada
Ajo is a small town, and admittedly, we were just passing through. But it was lunch time so we asked at the Visitor Centre for restaurant advice. We had three choices, so not so overwhelming. But ignoring that, the host at the Visitor's Centre was very keen to help. So much so, that over lunch, we decided we had to go back and talk to this guy again. He was most helpful and was doing a fine job of highlighting Ajo's merits. The Visitor Centre had lots of local info and, of course, desert appropriate gifts.
3. New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout
4. Quitobaquito Spring
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4.0 based on 32 reviews
An oasis in the dry part of the Sonoran Desert that is a promising spot for viewing plants, birds and animals.
Reviewed By bchrefuge
So much history here. Took a ranger led talk/hike of the area. Pup fish, mud turtles, cattle history, native american history. Lots to enjoy.
5. Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
This wilderness area, formed from over 850,000 acres of Sonoran Desert, consists of several mountain ranges separated by broad valleys.
6. Ajo Historical Museum
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4.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By lrltshw - Plymouth, United States
We enjoyed our visit at the Ajo Historical Museum. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. It's awesome to see a small town take such pride in its history and willingness to share it with visitors.
