Ciudad Victoria (pop. 300,000) may be the sleepiest state capital in Mexico. Nestled at the foot of the Sierra Madre, the laid-back town is worth a trip in itself for the surrounding natural beauty. ...more
Cool breezes off Río Soto La Marina, the Laguna Morales, and the Gulf of Mexico provide relief from the brutal sun and make La Pesca (pop. 1600) a dream getaway for beachgoers, boaters, and of course ...more
Like Brownsville, Texas, its counterpart across the river, Matamoros (pop. 365,000) sprawls out into the dusty heat of the desert, exuding a transience typical of many border towns. Nonetheless, the ...more
Nuevo Laredo (pop. 500,000) pulses with commerce. From small souvenir shops to enormous trucks bulging with NAFTA-spurred trade, pesos and dollars pour in and out of Nuevo Laredo at a dizzying pace. ...more
Victoria provides relatively easy access to Reserva de la Biosfera El Cielo, the state’s most impressive nature reserve. Often referred to as simply “La Reserva,” it encompasses more than 300,000 ...more
Reynosa (pop. 1 million) specializes in two symbiotic businesses: wrecking tourists with drinking and dancing each night, then piecing them back together each day with dirt-cheap medical care. The city ...more
While the tropical heat and crowded chaos can be overwhelming, Tampico (pop. 295,000) is the northeast’s seaside getaway and a refreshing break for landlocked travelers. Though Tampico may not be ideal ...more
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