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Are you looking for an exciting outdoor activity? Try parasailing over the clear waters of Laguna Madre Bay and enjoy a panoramic view of South Padre Island. Parrot Eyes, the only provider on the island that can handle large groups of up to 30 people, offers single, double, and triple flights. Try a professionally guided jet ski tour if you want a thrilling adventure on the water. You'll see sights others don't, and with the most extended tour on SPI, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the ride. Parrot Eyes offers other water activities like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, banana boat rides, and sunset dolphin watching. Parrot Eyes provides the best private inshore bay fishing trips for those who love fishing.

The Valley Nature Center is a stunning six-acre park located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area. It is home to a diverse range of native plants and animals. For over 35 years, the center has been actively transplanting plants from areas reserved for development to increase plant diversity, protect local species, and provide food and habitat for residents and migratory wildlife. The park features a one-mile trail where visitors can stroll and explore various native plant species, including the Sabal Palm Grove, Arroyo Colorado Brush, the Barretal, Coastal Lomas, and the Chihuahuan Thorn Forest. In addition, visitors can observe different species of animals, such as Malachite and Pixie butterflies, Plain Chachalacas, Great Kiskadees, Buff-bellied Hummingbirds, Texas Tortoises, Eastern Cottontail Rabbits, and numerous lizard and amphibian species.

Charro Days is an annual fiesta celebrated in late February in Brownsville, Texas. This event brings together the community to showcase the city's unique features and celebrate the Mexican heritage of the area on both sides of the Rio Grande. The festival was first conceived in 1937 by local business leaders to pay tribute to the "Charro," the dashing Mexican gentleman cowboy. The festival celebrates the spirit of two cultures and unites the border towns of Brownsville and Matamoros. It pays homage to Brownsville's location on the border with Mexico and its rich cultural heritage. During the festival, residents and visitors dress up in traditional Mexican outfits to honor the "Charros," the heroes of the borderlands and Mexican cowboys.