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Self-Guided Podcast Walking Tour: Life in El Paso's Barrios

New2 h 29 minFree cancellationBy Red Thread
Self-Guided Podcast Walking Tour: Life in El Paso's Barrios

About this activity

Walk the front lines of North American border life in El Paso's oldest barrios, Chihuahuita and El Segundo Barrio. Moving along the concrete banks of the Rio Grande, this route reveals how fronterizo communities carved out enduring neighborhoods despite industrial rail yards, international boundary disputes, and intense border policing. Hear the stories of farmworker organizers, cross-border shoppers, Jesuit sanctuary providers, and high school civil rights pioneers who created a binational world that steel fences cannot divide.

- A 5.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 149 min

- Ideal for travelers interested in Identity, Migration & Globalization and Social Fabric & Everyday Life

- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals

- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • ✓Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • ✓Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • ✓Precise navigation between the stops
  • ✓Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Meeting and pickup

  • From El Paso's main station, take local public transport toward Chihuahuita Community Center. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to 417 S Charles St, El Paso, TX 79901. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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