Ajo is a delightful, small town near the Mexico Border, which combines a taste of latin flavor with the warm Arizona sun and a rich history. Ajo is the birthplace of copper mining in Arizona.

With a population of about 3000, Ajo (pronounced ah-ho) more than doubles during the winter months. Northern visitors come back year after year.

The hub of the community is a historic and stunning plaza. Tall date palms and two beautiful churches with mission style architecture surround the Plaza. The outlying area has many scenic attractions with unusual beauty. Visitors can take tours into Mexico to sample a very different and enjoyable lifestyle.