6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Ajo That You Shouldn't Miss

May 16, 2022 Marlin Saiz

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.
Restaurants in Ajo

1. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Ajo, AZ +1 520-387-6849 http://www.nps.gov/orpi/index.htm
Excellent
78%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 552 reviews

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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

1 W Plaza St At Ajo Chamber of Commerce, Ajo, AZ 85321-2463 +1 520-387-7742 [email protected] http://www.ajochamber.com
Excellent
49%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Ajo Visitor Center

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

Indian Village Road, Ajo, AZ 85321
Excellent
44%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 41 reviews

New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout

4. Quitobaquito Spring

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Ajo, AZ
Excellent
50%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
9%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 32 reviews

Quitobaquito Spring

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

1611 North Second Street, Ajo, AZ 85321-1634 +1 520-387-6483 http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Cabeza_Prieta/
Excellent
52%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
14%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 21 reviews

Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge

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

160 S Mission Rd, Ajo, AZ 85321-2601 +1 520-387-7105 http://www.ajomuseum.org/
Excellent
36%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 25 reviews

Ajo Historical Museum

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.

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