Flights from Quetzalcoatl Intl. Airport, Nuevo Laredo

One great destination not too far from the Gulf Coast of Mexico is the town of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. To get there, you ll fly to Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD). Nuevo Laredo is near the border with Texas. This convenient position places you within comfortable driving distance of destinations in both countries; you ll be a three-hour drive from Corpus Christi or San Antonio while still being able to get an authentic Mexican experience.

Attractions

Parque Cultural Reynosa in Tamaulipas is a good place to jog, ride a bicycle or enjoy a picnic with the family. When you fly to Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD), you are also near the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, where you can hop aboard Chepe, a major international railway line offering a unique perspective of the Chihuahua Sierra. In Tamaulipas, you are also close to Hermosillo, Sonora, home of the Cultural Museum of Indigenous Sonora. Tamaulipas is also a haven for birdwatchers and butterfly enthusiasts.

Hints and tips

The El Cielo Nature Festival in February and the El Cielo Butterfly Festival in November provide opportunities to go bird- and butterfly-watching with experienced guides. Tamaulipas enjoys a tropical wet and dry savanna climate; it has a pronounced hot, dry season and a cold, wet season. You can reach NLD by car using the Boulevard Aeropuerto.