Mexico

Art/Culture/History

Mexico is just a two-step across the Rio Grande from downtown Brownsville, easily making your trip an international one. The friendly neighbors of Matamoros welcome visitors to join their cultural events, to shop for bargains at old world style markets, and to enjoy the cuisine of a variety of restaurants.

Mexicans love a fiesta. This means that many holidays become a festival. Some examples include Dies y seis de Septiembre (Independence Day), Day of the Dead, Battle of Puebla, Holy Week, and the Christmas holidays.

The shops and markets of Matamoros offer many art, handcraft, and souvenir options. Good values are available on items ranging from leather goods, silver and gold jewelry, colorfully woven fabrics, pottery, and even prescription drugs. The museums trace the unique history and include new exhibits, one recounting the travels of Pancho Villa.

Matamoros has an ever-expanding collection of restaurants. Along with authentic Mexican, regional seafood, casual French, Asian, and continental fare is served, often accompanied by native music, performed at your table.

Be sure to include Matamoros as part of your trip to the Rio Grande Valley!

For more information and current events in Matamoros, Mexico visit: www.matamoros.com And read Visiting Mexico Requirements

Crossing the Border

Travel by Land - If a U.S. citizen does not have a passport or a certified copy of a birth certificate, the following may be accepted as proof of citizenship: - A U.S. state or federal government-issued birth record (note: hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable) or baptismal record. If a U.S. citizen child was recently born, and no copy of the birth certificate is available, bring whatever paperwork the hospital has given you as a record of the birth. If you do not have a certified copy of your birth certificate, one can be requested from the Vital Records office in the State where you were born.

If you are traveling in the Western Hemisphere, (Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America):

• ALL persons*, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document.
• Beginning January 31, 2008, U.S. and Canadian citizens 19 years and older who enter the U.S. at land and sea ports of entry from within the Western Hemisphere will need to present government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license as proof of identity, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate, or a passport. Children age 18 and under will be able to enter with proof of citizenship. Verbal claims of citizenship and identity alone will not be sufficient to establish identity and citizenship for entry into the United States. Note: Children age 18 and under will need to present a birth certificate, naturalization certificate or a passport to enter the U.S.

For more information on crossing on the border visit U.S Customs & Border Protection website

Dining

Welcome to Mi Pueblito Restaurant Bar & Grill. We invite you to come and enjoy our great service and our traditional Mexican style cuisine.

Mi Pueblito has a full bar featuring an extensive list of domestic and imported wines, including our famous stock of more than 200 tequilas. We hope to serve you soon! (868) 816-05-86 ó 813-87-23 or in the U.S.: (956) 793-7716 Fifth street and Constitución
H. Matamoros, Tam. México

Shopping

Our friendly neighbors invite visitors to add an international flavor to their visit and enjoy all Mexico has to offer. Art and handcrafts from all parts of Mexico can be found in the shops and markets of Matamoros. The goods include leather, silver, and gold jewelry, talavera pottery, Zarapes, boots and art. Many shops are just across the Gateway International Bridge. However, more shops are just a short taxi or tour-bus ride away at the Juarez Market.