Phoenix is the capital and largest city of the state of Arizona, United States.
The Phoenix area is home to a large population of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans...both recent immigrants and descendants of families who lived here when it was still part of Mexico.
You'll find great Mexican food almost anywhere you go.
Having weeks at 115 degrees is not uncommon...if it gets to 120 degrees, everything has to shut down.
For a desert city, Phoenicians let the water flow freely to fill their swimming pools and water their lawns.
Phoenix is still developing its identity as a center of culture, but you can see some great plays and exhibits in downtown...not to mention all types of major league sports and huge concerts.
If you're a lover of the outdoors, there's no need to leave the city.
South Mountain Park is the world's largest city park and offers hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, and all sorts of activities culmonating with a panoramic vista of the entire valley from the top of the mountain.
You can even gamble at Nevada-style casinos located on the Indian Reservations that surround Phoenix.
World-class resorts, warm/sunny climate, unsurpassed convenience and liveability, great activities, and tons of hospitality are what the visitor can expect from the Valley of the Sun.
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