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Located deep in the heart of South Texas at MM1 of Interstate Highway 35, Laredo, Texas is the beginning of the Lone Star State, and of a travel experience that is American, Texan and Mexican all in one. This location lends itself to a perfect blend of culture, language, culinary influences and ambiance that can only be found deep in the heart of South Texas. This small Spanish Villa was founded in 1755 on the banks of the Rio Grande. Walk around our historic downtown and discover landmarks that are significant for both Laredo and Texas history. Some landmarks are: San Agustin Plaza, Republic of the Rio Grande Museum and San Agustin Cathedral.
You can count on Laredo’s lodging facilities to make your stay on the South Texas border a home-away-from-home experience. Whether you’re looking for a historic hotel in downtown Laredo or a suite just a few minutes from the airport, Laredo offers a wide variety of accommodations to match your pocketbook and travel needs. Our city boasts nearly 4,000 hotel rooms, we look forward to extending a warm ‘Bienvenidos a Laredo’ to you and your group.
Laredo’s warm weather creates the perfect ambiance for a weekend of fun and relaxation! Your taste buds will tell you that delicious is Laredo! Mexican, Tex-Mex and just about anything else has a Laredo flare, that sets it apart from all those other pieces of Texas realty, so come for the authentic Mexican food and stay for the flavor. Whatever you crave, you are sure to find an amazing array of enticing selections.
Birding in Laredo has attracted people from all across North America to visit. Bird rich trails range in difficulty from leisurely to moderate. Enjoy a scenic walk viewing native plants and flowers common to South Texas or view the splendor of rare birds in their natural habitat.
Getting to Laredo is the easiest part! Laredo is served by Interstate Highway 35; US Highway 59 and 83; and Texas Highway 359. And don’t forget, we’re located at mile marker 1 of IH-35. The Laredo International Airport is serviced by three airlines: American Airlines, United Airlines and Allegiant.
Every day you can learn something new and exciting about how things and places began, and Laredo historical sites and buildings tell you a story about our city.
For example, the building that today houses the Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum was the home of two Laredo merchant families in the early 20th century and still stands beautifully in our historic downtown. This Italianate-style residence is representative of the grand houses that populated the San Agustin District in the early twentieth century.
The home was abandoned for many years and survived numerous fires. In 2002, the Webb County Heritage Foundation and the County of Webb undertook its historic rehabilitation. The home now serves as the Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum; it showcases the region’s history and culture through a series of changing exhibits. It is located at 810 Zaragoza Street where you can find other historic properties right down the street, so if you are in town, take some time to visit our historic downtown for a stroll down memory lane.
History is still being written in Laredo - written by its progressive citizens whose vision is not limited by the boundaries of a single country, but encompasses the opportunities of a vast international frontier only awaiting development by men of energy and ability; the type of men who have been produced by the meeting and merging of the advance guards of the two great armies of exploration and civilization which swept out of Europe between 300 and 400 years ago to meet in Laredo and merge their contrasting cultures and races in bonds of international good neighborliness.If you are planning to visit Laredo, you can book a guided tour with the Webb County Heritage Foundation at (956) 727-0977, and experience where and how Laredo was founded, as well as as other interesting facts and legends about our city. The tour also features Plaza San Agustin, the San Agustin Cathedral and the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum.
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