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San Luis is in the southwestern corner of Arizona immediately adjacent to both Mexico and California. Only 140 feet above sea level, San Luis was established in 1930 with the opening of the U.S. Port of Entry. Since incorporation in 1979, it has experienced tremendous population and commercial growth making it one of the fastest growing communities of Yuma County.
Retail trade, agriculture and manufacturing form a large portion of the local economy. Another significant segment is the light industry located on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border. San Luis is an excellent site for labor intensive manufacturing and assembly plants. A new 40 acre privately owned industrial park and 40 acre commercial area are currently under construction in north San Luis along Highway 95. Parcels and pads are available for purchase and development.
Visitor attractions within a 30 minute drive of San Luis include the old Territorial Prison, Fort Yuma and the 16th century Fort Thomas Mission. Laguna, Imperial and Morelos Dams and the California sand dues are also nearby. Fishing, water skiing and swimming at lakes along the Colorado River attract residents of the area and tourists alike. Located across the border is San Luis, Sonora, Mexico, reputed to be Mexico’s fastest growing city with a population of approximately 200,000. This area has curio shops, night clubs and various other attractions for tourists.
El Golfo is located 70 miles south of San Luis, and sits on the northernmost point of the Sea of Cortez and confluence of the Colorado River. Large holiday crowds converge here to ride all-terrain vehicles on 30 miles of pristine, undeveloped beach. In the small village of El Golfo there are restaurants, an ice house, market and dry goods store and RV spaces with showers. Beach camping is recommended for the experienced camper.
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