Living in El Paso
Where we are has a lot to say about who we are. Located along the U.S.-Mexico border, El Paso is one of the largest bilingual and bicultural communities in the Western Hemisphere. The 23rd largest city and second-largest city in the Southwest, El Paso is diverse, inclusive and friendly.
300+ DAYS OF SUNSHINE
RANKED IN TOP 15 UNDER-THE-RADAR CITIES TO LIVE IN TEXAS
5TH SAFEST LARGE U.S. CITY
Connecting to the City
Stay in the loop about the latest events and outings at the El Paso Botanical Gardens, Hueco Tanks, and Franklin Mountains. Visit UTEP’s Student Rec. Center’s Outdoor Adventure Programs page.
Out the door, into the wild
Chowing down on some of the best authentic Mexican food and dancing the night away at a downtown music festival is what you can expect in El Paso. You’ll find it to be a gem of a city.
Outdoor Weather, Year-round
There aren’t many cities that can show you different things to do all year round.Visit the city's botanical gardens, where you can see desert wonders. Climb and boulder at Hueco Tanks. Go backcountry on horseback or bike through El Paso's Franklin Mountains.
