What to Know About Progreso

Winter visitors appreciate the little Mexican border town known as Nuevo Progreso, just south of Weslaco, Texas. A short walk across the Progreso International Bridge--over the Rio Grande River--and you’ll find a very welcoming community plus curio shops, pharmacies, restaurants, and bars. You can take advantage of services like manicures/pedicures, boot and shoe polishing, and dental work. What to know before you go?

Welcome Home Winter Texan asked the experts, you, our Winter Texans.

Tips:

• Plan to leave early to avoid lines at Customs upon your return to the U.S.

• Bring cash: $2.00 for parking on the U.S. side; $1.00 to enter Mexico; .30 to exit

• Wear a hat and sunscreen.

• To re-enter the United States: U.S. citizens need a valid ID and birth certificate; Canadian citizens need a Canadian passport*

• Relax and have fun!

Recommendations:

• Renee’s Bakery (“Big portions and great coffee!” “Fabulous cinnamon rolls!!”)

• Pick up pure vanilla, pottery, silver jewelry (“It (the silver) should be stamped on the inside with .925 .”)

• Arturo’s Restaurant

• Lonches at El Disco

• Angel’s, above the Canada store (“They have the best tamales I’ve ever eaten.”)

• Visit with people

• Red Snapper restaurant

• Lunches at Poncho’s Bar & Grill

• Watch street artists (“They’re amazing!”)

• Manicures, pedicures, and massages

*According to an official at the Progreso International Bridge •