The neighborhood of Eucalyptus is located in downtown El Paso, and it is part of the 79901 zip code area. The boundaries are East Mills Avenue to the north, South Piedras Street to the east, East Paisano Drive (Highway 62) to the south, and South Williams Street to the west.
The neighborhood is includes several businesses and restaurants, a recycling center, a fitness center, and the Douglas Elementary School. Housing in this area consists of multi-family apartments. Its close proximity to Interstate 10 and Highways 54 and 375 make getting around El Paso a breeze.
The nearby Mercado Mayapan is a market place that features homemade items from the neighborhood and from Mexico, including a meat market, a bread store, a fruit market, and a food court. It is a fascinating place for residents to shop and a great place for them to take visitors.
Also close by is the Magoffin Home State Historical Site, the home of a multi-cultural family located in downtown El Paso. The Magoffins and their family members have lived in the home for over 100 years, and it depicts what the homes were like during the Territorial Period. It has a central courtyard and peaceful landscaping.
The El Paso Zoo, home to over 200 species of animals, is only a short drive to the east. Families will enjoy seeing zebras, lions, and elephants, as well as a wide variety of amphibians, birds, and other animals.
Football fans living in Eucalyptus will enjoy being close to the Sun Bowl football stadium, which is located on the University of Texas at El Paso campus; all of the university’s home football games are played here.