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Cameron County

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Brownsville

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Los Fresnos

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Harlingen

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

San Benito

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

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Take the long way.

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

South Padre Island

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Port Isabel

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

Nov
7
Pinata Festival
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