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Cameron County

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Rio Hondo

Situated on the eastern bank of Arroyo Colorado, Rio Hondo land promoters divided lots for a town in 1910, and sponsored a contest to name the townsite. Rio Hondo was…

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Cities

Cities in Cameron County

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

South Padre Island

Incorporated in 1973, the small resort town of South Padre Island is on the southern…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Port Isabel

Port Isabel is a small, picturesque village on Laguna Madre, the body of water between…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Los Fresnos

Located in south central Cameron County, Los Fresnos was named for the fresnos (ash) trees…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Brownsville

Texas' southernmost city, Brownsville is an international seaport, and airport and railroad interchange point on…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Harlingen

Harlingen is home to everything tropical, from the red-crowned parrots to the palm trees and…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

San Benito

San Benito is known as the "Resaca City." A picturesque resaca, 400 feet wide, flows…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Nov
7
The Christmas Parade
Harlingen
Nov
20
Annual Island of Lights Holiday Parade
South Padre Island
Nov–Dec
27–6
Zoo Night & Lights
Brownsville
Dec
24–27
Annual South Texas Youth Stock Show
San Benito