Page 3 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide 2026-2027 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide Vol. 29, No. 1 2026-2027 Edition Published by Nexus Publishing, LLC 1217 N. Conway Mission, Texas 78572 (956) 580-7800 www.wintertexantimes.com © Copyright 2026 by Nexus Publishing, LLC. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the express consent of the publisher. All rights reserved. WELCOME ABOUT THE COVER Top Photo: Camp McAllen features a kayak dock where visitors can enjoy some kayaking during their visit to the park. (McAllen Parks and Recreation photo) Bottom Photos: Visitors to the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands enjoy a guided trail tour. (Courtesy photo) Quinta Mazatlan celebrates the Monarch butterfly with their Monarch Fest where people are invited to dress like the Monarch for a special parade during the event. (Courtesy photo) Inset: A heron is just one of the many birds that can be seen while visiting the South Padre Island Bird Center. (Carina A. Brunson) Inside this guide World Class Birding & Nature Sites...........4-8 Valley Birding & Nature Events.....................9 Points of Interest...........................................10 Valley Chamber Offices................................ 46 To The Rio Grande Valley Rio Grande Valley Regional Maps San Ygnacio to Los Ebanos Pages 10-13 La Joya to Mission Pages 15-17 McAllen to Hidalgo Pages 18-22 Edinburg to Alamo Pages 27-29 Donna to Mercedes Pages 31-33 Harlingen to San Benito Pages 34-37 Los Fresnos to Brownsville Pages 39-41 Port Isabel to SPI Pages 42-45 69C 69E 2 Rio Grande City Zapata Roma San Ygnacio McAllen Hidalgo Edinburg Pharr Donna Weslaco Harlingen San Benito Rancho Viejo Brownsville Los Fresnos Port Isabel Boca Chica South Padre Island Mercedes Raymondville Edcouch Alamo Mission Alton Palmview La Joya Los Ebanos San Juan Palmhurst
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