Piedras Negras, Mexico

A comfortable walking distance from downtown Eagle Pass, across the Rio Grande, is the busy Mexican city of Piedras Negras; population about 280,000. Handicraft items at bargain prices in many shops and traditional Mexican market area. Restaurants and popular night clubs; bullfights at intervals throughout summer months. A nachos festival is held every Oct. to celebrate the origin of the internationally savored nacho snack in this city.

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Eagle Pass Golf Course

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Fort Duncan

Established 1849 and occupied by three companies of 1st U.S. Infantry Regiment. During Civil War,…

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Fort Duncan Museum

Housed at Fort Duncan post headquarters building, the museum includes exhibits, artifacts, and photographs from…

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Lucky Eagle Casino

Operated by the Kickapoo Indians, this handsome facility features bingo hall, and Las Vegas-type games…

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