As you find your way along the streets of the Sun City, you’ll notice the vibrancy of intricate mural-covered walls in and throughout every neighborhood. Thoughtfully designed murals fill once empty canvas of El Paso, which now capture the rich Hispanic culture and creativity of the community. El Paso straddles the U.S.-Mexico border, sharing a binational heritage with its sister city, Ciudad Juarez. With El Paso’s shared heritage, the murals lining the city showcase a kaleidoscope of cultures, histories, and identities. Throughout the borderland, visitors will learn stories of the past in the various murals that express the city’s traditions, icons, and more. These murals, found in neighborhoods, public spaces, and commercial districts, serve as larger-than-life expressions of the Sun City's Hispanic background and cultural fusion.

To begin your journey delving into El Paso’s mural scene, you can begin in the beloved mural-filled neighborhood, Lincoln Park, located at 4116 Durazno Ave. Located beneath the overpasses of I-10's Spaghetti Bowl, Lincoln Park is one of South Central El Paso’s most iconic areas of town. Roughly a dozen murals are found along the ramp supports of I-10, with designs tracing back to decades ago and with various themes. From colorful, Chicano themes highlighting late farm worker leader Cesar Chavez to vivid tributes to civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King Jr., Lincoln Park serves as a dedicated space to the city’s artistic scene, hosting year-round gathering, events, and the likes to serve the residents.

From Lincoln Park, make your way to El Segundo Barrio, one of El Paso’s oldest neighborhoods. Just south of the Downtown El Paso neighborhood, El Segundo Barrio is home to dozens of beautiful murals that embrace the historic district’s strong Chicano ties. Using the Visit El Paso App, visitors can take a guided walking tour of El Segundo Barrio mural – guiding their path to view pieces such as “Quinto Sol – The Rebirth,” painted by Francisco Delgado, Francisco Camacho, and Bobby Lerma in 2020; “El Corrido del Segundo Barrio,” painted by Jesus “Cimi” Alvarado and Victor “Mask, Casas in 2012; “El Chuco y Que,” painted by Carlos Callejo, assisted by Alejandro Martel, Raymond “Rocky” Avila, Antonio Mercado, Manuel Arrellano and Frank Mata in 1991, among several others.

In the heart of the city, in Downtown El Paso, visitors can continue to explore the seemingly endless collection of murals. While you can view murals from almost any corner of downtown, visitors can start at Pedestrian Pathway, next to the El Paso Convention Center and Downtown Visitor Information Center (VIC). The Pedestrian Pathway is a quiet, wide path neighboring the Southwest University Park and offices of the Downtown VIC. Each year, walls neighboring the pathway are painted for the annual Chalk the Block weekend-long event. Further down the way, permanent murals from local artists including “Borderlands Wildlife Mural,” painted by Roger Peet, Jesus “Cimi” Alvarado, Martin “Blaster” Zubia, and Ivan “Shack” Melendez; “Huapangos,” painted by Los Dos; and “Reflections of the Desert,” painted by Creative Kids, among more. Passing the Pedestrian Pathway, and walking further into downtown, visitors can spot iconic murals in between buildings and streets. Murals such as “Amino Sin Fronteras,” “Contigo//With You,” and “Plastic Mountain Lion,” are just a few of Downtown El Paso’s most recognizable pieces.

In a city as culturally rich as El Paso, the thriving mural scene offers an ongoing journey through art, history, and community pride. While we've only scratched the surface by featuring murals from select neighborhoods, there are dozens more tucked away across the city, waiting to be discovered. These murals represent not only local artistry but also the diverse stories and voices of El Paso’s communities. So, whether you're a visitor or a long-time resident, exploring El Paso's street art scene promises fresh perspectives and new stories around every corner.