Jose Marcos’s guidebook
Shopping
The perfect place to go shopping in Mcallen TX
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La Plaza Mall
2200 S 10th StThe perfect place to go shopping in Mcallen TX
Las Tiendas
724 E Expressway 83A great variety of stores to go shopping.
Nuevo Progreso is known as one of the safest border towns in Tamaulipas, and is a popular medical tourism destination. There are over 100 dentists and 100 pharmacies in the five-block center of Nuevo Progreso. Nuevo Progreso is not a major trade route for commerce, and most tourists cross the border on foot.
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Nuevo Progreso
Nuevo Progreso is known as one of the safest border towns in Tamaulipas, and is a popular medical tourism destination. There are over 100 dentists and 100 pharmacies in the five-block center of Nuevo Progreso. Nuevo Progreso is not a major trade route for commerce, and most tourists cross the border on foot.
Hospital
At about 5 min. drive The Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, TX is rated high performing in 5 adult procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility.
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
101 E Ridge RdAt about 5 min. drive The Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, TX is rated high performing in 5 adult procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility.
Food scene
Bask in the history of the Republic of the Rio Grande. Enjoy an elegant atmosphere, classy dining and excellent service.
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Republic of the Rio Grande
1411 S 10th StBask in the history of the Republic of the Rio Grande. Enjoy an elegant atmosphere, classy dining and excellent service.
Sightseeing
A gem in the state parks system, the park received new nature trails and boardwalks, an observation tower and extensive wildlife habitat restoration to improve birding, as well as the park’s natural beauty as it was transformed into the World Birding Center Headquarters. Bentsen State Park also has a bilingual exhibit hall, gift shop, coffee bar, meeting room and administrative offices
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Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
2800 S Bentsen Palm DrA gem in the state parks system, the park received new nature trails and boardwalks, an observation tower and extensive wildlife habitat restoration to improve birding, as well as the park’s natural beauty as it was transformed into the World Birding Center Headquarters. Bentsen State Park also has a bilingual exhibit hall, gift shop, coffee bar, meeting room and administrative offices
Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, the McAllen Convention Center is the preferred venue in the Region for gatherings
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McAllen Convention Center
700 Convention Center BlvdLocated in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, the McAllen Convention Center is the preferred venue in the Region for gatherings
Mission Hike and Bike Trail in southern Texas is anchored by the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. Within its 760 acres, more than 300 bird species have been found and its World Birding Center is a not-to-miss destination.
From the park, the paved, 5-mile route winds east through scrubland and over two bridges to end at S. Conway Avenue. As the trail is relatively unshaded, be sure to bring sun protection and plenty of water for the journey.
There are over 8 miles of cross country trails that wind up thru this area making it one of the fastest mtb trails in South Texas.
Parking and Trail Access
Parking is available on both ends of the trail: at Mission Nature Area on S. Conway (just south of Expressway 83), and in Bentsen RGV State Park (2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive).
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Mission Hike and Bike Trail
City of Mission Hike and Bike TrailMission Hike and Bike Trail in southern Texas is anchored by the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. Within its 760 acres, more than 300 bird species have been found and its World Birding Center is a not-to-miss destination.
From the park, the paved, 5-mile route winds east through scrubland and over two bridges to end at S. Conway Avenue. As the trail is relatively unshaded, be sure to bring sun protection and plenty of water for the journey.
There are over 8 miles of cross country trails that wind up thru this area making it one of the fastest mtb trails in South Texas.
Parking and Trail Access
Parking is available on both ends of the trail: at Mission Nature Area on S. Conway (just south of Expressway 83), and in Bentsen RGV State Park (2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive).
he National Butterfly Center is a private nature preserve operated by the North American Butterfly Association that serves as an outdoor butterfly conservatory. It is located adjacent to Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, near the city of Mission in Hidalgo County in the U.S. state of Texas.
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National Butterfly Center
3333 Butterfly Parkhe National Butterfly Center is a private nature preserve operated by the North American Butterfly Association that serves as an outdoor butterfly conservatory. It is located adjacent to Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, near the city of Mission in Hidalgo County in the U.S. state of Texas.
Museum
McAllen is a city in southern Texas. The International Museum of Art & Science has interactive exhibits, Picasso lithographs and European paintings. To the south, Quinta Mazatlan is a Spanish Revival mansion surrounded by woodland rich in birdlife. Set in a 1930s former post office, the McAllen Heritage Center has local history displays
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International Museum of Art & Science
1900 W Nolana AveMcAllen is a city in southern Texas. The International Museum of Art & Science has interactive exhibits, Picasso lithographs and European paintings. To the south, Quinta Mazatlan is a Spanish Revival mansion surrounded by woodland rich in birdlife. Set in a 1930s former post office, the McAllen Heritage Center has local history displays
City/town information
South Padre Island is located on the coastal tip of Texas. Beautiful beaches, warm Gulf waters, fishing, boating, bird watching, and shopping.
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South Padre Island
South Padre Island is located on the coastal tip of Texas. Beautiful beaches, warm Gulf waters, fishing, boating, bird watching, and shopping.
Entertainment
Payne Arena in Hidalgo is a multipurpose facility serving the Rio Grande Valley area of South Texas.
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State Farm Arena
2600 N 10th StPayne Arena in Hidalgo is a multipurpose facility serving the Rio Grande Valley area of South Texas.
McAllen’s Entertainment District in Downtown McAllen caters to all tastes, boasting a unique blend of lifestyles. Whether you’re in search of a quiet evening out with a few drinks, great food, and live music, or an exciting night on the dance floor with live entertainment and DJs, there’s something for you. Each lounge, club, bar, and fine dining venue is themed to match your personality and mood.
Park at the McAllen Downtown Parking Garage or hitch a ride on a pedicab and make your way to your favorite hangout. Roam the streets and explore new venues to fill your appetite. Take a look at what McAllen Nightlife has to offer.
South 17th Street
South 17th StreetMcAllen’s Entertainment District in Downtown McAllen caters to all tastes, boasting a unique blend of lifestyles. Whether you’re in search of a quiet evening out with a few drinks, great food, and live music, or an exciting night on the dance floor with live entertainment and DJs, there’s something for you. Each lounge, club, bar, and fine dining venue is themed to match your personality and mood.
Park at the McAllen Downtown Parking Garage or hitch a ride on a pedicab and make your way to your favorite hangout. Roam the streets and explore new venues to fill your appetite. Take a look at what McAllen Nightlife has to offer.
Quinta Mazatlan is a historical Adobe mansion and nature and birding center located in McAllen, Texas. Our MissionThe urban sanctuary works to enrich people's lives by sharing knowledge about birds, plants, and environmental stewardship in South Texas.Our VisionQuinta Mazatlan, cherished locally and recognized internationally, is a sanctuary connecting people to the history, beauty and wonder of our natural world.
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Quinta Mazatlan
600 Sunset DrQuinta Mazatlan is a historical Adobe mansion and nature and birding center located in McAllen, Texas. Our MissionThe urban sanctuary works to enrich people's lives by sharing knowledge about birds, plants, and environmental stewardship in South Texas.Our VisionQuinta Mazatlan, cherished locally and recognized internationally, is a sanctuary connecting people to the history, beauty and wonder of our natural world.