Playcity CD. JUÁREZ

Previously Paso del Norte, Ciudad Juarez lies on the Rio Grande and has a population of 1.5 million people. There’s a few interesting attractions within the city worth checking out. Good places to begin to get a feel for the culture and history of the city are the museums. These include the Museo del Concorde, the Modern Art Museum of Juarez, the La Rodadora Museum and the Museo de la Revolucion en la Frontera. If you’ve the stomach for it, there’s bull fights over in the Plaza de Torres. If you’re idea of relaxation is gambling indoors, you can always hit the casino.

Gaming

As another member of the Playcity family, you’ll find an assortment of classic and video slot machines in varying denominations as well as a selection of table games. Look for bingo as well as sports betting on such things as greyhounds, horses and major international televised sporting events. The casino runs various promotions and contests such as raffles and hot seats. They also use a player rewards programme so get your card to begin accruing points from slots play.

Hotel/Accommodations

There are no hotels on site but about 3 km from the casino you can find the City Express Juarez. The hotel has 135 rooms equipped with cable television and internet access and come in singles, doubles, club and suites. You can also find a pool on site. There are several other hotels across the city. Find the ones best suited to your budget or comfort levels or perhaps closest to the attractions you intend on visiting. Regardless of where you choose to stay, talk to staff about information and directions to local attractions as well as obtaining help in arranging transportation.

Dining

There’s several restaurants throughout this large city – it’s simply a matter of catering to your personal tastes. For seafood, there’s Los Arcos. Chinese can be found in Shangri-La. Brazilian cuisine is served in Fogueira. If it’s steaks you’re after try Steak Ranchero. When you want to sample authentic Mexican cuisine head to Frida’s. It’s rather easy to find venues with the carts and stalls along the streets if you want quick eats. You can also ask hotel and casino staff for recommendations on places that are popular with locals and tourists.

Attractions/NightLife

There’s various bars and clubs within the city. Find your own new favourite watering hole or try the Kentucky Bar or Hardpop Bundas Bar. There’s a plethora of general attractions within the city. These include the Cibeles Convention Center, the Paso del Norte Cultural Center, Hamizal Federal Public Park, the Benito Juarez Olympic Stadium, the Benito Juarez Monument, the Chavena Fountain, Parque Central Hermanos Escobar and the Monumento a la Mexicanidad. Also be sure to visit the Mision de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, the oldest standing building in Juarez. There’s also several museums which include the Museo de la Revolucion, the Modern Art Museum of Juarez, San Agustin Regional Museum, La Rodadora Museum and the Museo de la Revolucion en la Frontera. After walking the city all day, hang back at the hotel and unwind by sipping drinks poolside.

Rewards/Deals

The casino uses the Playcity rewards programme. Sign up and receive your free membership and collect points through slots play which can be redeemed toward meals and accommodations. Ask staff for further details.