Hidden Treasures
in Rio Grande Valley, TX
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Among hidden treasures, you will also find important memorials and historic buildings that you won’t want to miss during your outing. Below you’ll find a detailed description of each location, along with their address, phone number, and website, to check out more information. We also have a useful map to easily plan your visit to every spot you want to hit.
600 Sunset Dr
McAllen, TX 78503 Directions
Take a stroll through the beautiful Quinta Mazatlan mansion, and explore the 20-acre property surrounding the home. The Spanish-style, 1930s estate is home to interesting exhibits and attractions, and the grounds around the building offer various nature trails that venture through the Rio Grande Valley Thornforest. As you walk along the trails, you'll see native vegetation like the Prickly Pear Cactus and birds like the Green Jay, and the Buff-bellied Hummingbird.
200 Flores St
Los Ebanos, TX 78565 Directions
Visit the Los Ebanos Ferry and take a ride on a true Texas relic. The ferry is the last hand-operated cable ferry on the Rio Grande River. This little piece of Lone Star State history got it's name from the plant it is anchored by, the Texas Ebony. Don't bother going on a rainy day, the ferry doesn't run when the weather is bad.
3129 Galveston Ave
McAllen, TX 78501 Directions
Pay respects to the men who have died protecting our great United States at the Hidalgo County Veterans War Memorial. The memorial honors those killed in action during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. You'll find the memorial in front of the Hidalgo County Courthouse.
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