Mexico  The McAllen Convention Center is only 15 minutes from Mexico, where
cities founded in the 1700s offer unique shopping, excellent
restaurants and an old world colonial charm. Allow plenty
of time to enjoy the enticement of bustling Reynosa,
or laid back Nuevo Progreso. Explore the shops and markets
for their endless possibilities... jewelry, ceramics,
hand woven fabrics and hand-blown glass, the unique creations
of skilled Mexican craftsman. And toast the day's discoveries
with a frosty margarita at a fine Reynosa restaurant.  Most visitors to McAllen are already aware that they
are close to our neighbor to the South…Mexico.
But many are not aware they are only a few minutes by
car and you can enter a wonderful world of sights, sounds
and sensations. The city of Reynosa is the first Mexican experience
for many business tourists visiting the area. It is the
largest Mexican city in the Rio Grande Valley region,
home to over a half million people and all of them are
happy to see you. The area is full of great attractions for the day visitor.
There are hundreds of restaurants featuring Mexican fare
that ranges from street-vendor tacos to haute cuisine.
And shopping! Traditional mercados and a downtown variety
of authentic shops offer a dazzling array of merchandise…handmade
artifacts, cultural gifts and fantastic fashion bargains.
When shopping is over, there are the traditional refreshment
retreats where the words Tequila and Sunrise first became
acquainted. And if your interest runs to sporting challenges,
there is an off-track betting service where you can wager
on racing and athletic contests happening on both sides
of the border.  Also on just about every street corner, you will find
a well-stocked farmacia (that’s a pharmacy to you
and me) where brand name products from most of the major
medical suppliers in the world can be found at almost
unbelievable savings. Reynosa is typical of the warm and friendly Mexican
cities and villages available to visitors to McAllen.
Whether you are a first time tourist or a veteran border-
hopper, you will come back home with a new perspective
on McAllen, the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico. Bienvenidos!
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