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The 10 Best Things to do in Ajo, Arizona (AZ)
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. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ajo, AZ
2. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Overall Ratings
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
3. Puerto Blanco Scenic Drive
4. Ajo Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
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.
5. New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout
6. Cooper News Bookstore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
We are an independent bookstore located in an old mining town near the Mexican border. We are the closest bookstore to Rocky Point. We carry used and new books, basic office supplies, our own line of Ajo postcards, t-shirts, magazines, art and gifts.
7. Quitobaquito Spring
Overall Ratings
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.
8. Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
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.
9. Ajo Country Club Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Public 9-hole golf course, with an abundance of wildlife.
Reviewed By Goodenb
We just happened upon this Jewel in the desert ????....we came to hang out & boondock for a few days. We’ve left and come back & we love it here! Great Golf course where we’re learning to golf, wonderful little restaurant that we help out in occasionally, & terrific people who almost all volunteer to keep this place going. I would highly recommend going out to experience it all.... GOLF, RESTAURANT & BAR, & GOOD PEOPLE. AGC!!!????
