Harlingen, Texas

Also see: South Padre Island, McAllen, Brownsville, Port Isabel

Harlingen is a top destination in the Rio Grande Valley and makes a good central point from which to enjoy a look at all of the southern tip of Texas.

Within a one-hour drive enjoy a romp in the surf of South Padre, shopping in Mexico, bird watching in national refuges, and more.

Like the rest of the Valley, Harlingen is a bilingual community, with Spanish spoken as often as English.

Attractions:

Iwo Jima Memorial and Museum

Laguna Atascosa National Widlife Refuge

Rio Grande Valley Historical Museum

Hotels

Hotels in Harlingen Find special rates on hotels in Harlingen through our booking partner, IHSAdvantage. We selected this booking company because we found they offer the largest number and variety of Texas properties.

Festivals, Special Events:

April: RioFest. This fun-filled festival is an international celebration of arts and crafts and includes concerts, arts, and crafts displays from northern Mexico as well as the Rio Grande Valley. Family travelers will also find plenty of fun for the kids in their own area, as well as live entertainment

November: Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. Featuring birding trips to several area wildlife refuges, this festival also offers bird-related seminars and trade shows.

In-Depth Travel Articles

Harlingen for Groups

Meeting in Harlingen: An Interview with a Meeting Planner

Map

View Larger Map 

For More Information: Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.harlingen.com