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Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico de Corpus Christi is a group dedicated to preserving and enhancing the beauty of authentic Mexican Folklorico dance. They share this beautiful art form with the general public and are passionate about their mission. They regularly participates in Buc Days activities, Diez y Seis de Septiembre, Dia de Los Muertos, Instituto Cultural Hispanico events, and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The group often performs at other civic and charitable events and at the end of each dance season, they offer an evening performance of traditional dance and music. If you're planning a special occasion, they are available to provide entertainment at weddings, quinceaneras, anniversaries, and more.

Glimpse into the past at the Fulton Mansion, the home, once owned by the Fulton family in the late 1800s, has been restored to its original beauty. As you walk through the various rooms, you'll see how the family lived and marvel at one of the first homes in the area to have the modern conveniences they had, like indoor plumbing and central gas lighting. The gardens are also a must-see, with their stunning beauty and rich history. It's truly a fascinating experience to step back in time and explore this historic site.

Padre Island National Seashore, the longest undeveloped stretch of a barrier island in the world, has more than 133,000 acres of protected, natural beaches, white dunes, thriving grassland, saltwater marshes, and a host of untouched wildlife. Experience the island in its natural state with primitive camping, which is allowed in any spot along the entire length of the beach. Year-round inhabitants include coyotes, white-tail deer, peregrine falcons, kangaroo rats, and jackrabbits.

The Texas State Aquarium is a major tourist attraction on the Gulf Coast that receives more than 500,000 visitors per year and is a leading educational and rehabilitation center that primarily focuses on species from the Gulf of Mexico. Exhibits explore both creatures of the gulf and the natural habitat that supports them. Some sections of the Texas State Aquarium include Amazon, Dolphin Bay, Eagle Pass, and Floating Phantoms. In addition, they have touch tanks, up-close encounters with stingrays, and a super-sized children's play park.