Texas's southern region is, for the most part, a forbidding desert area. A borderland with nearby Mexico, it acts as a gateway for those coming north and those going south. It's also very warm, even in the winter, so many people come from the north to warm up here.
Cities
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Map of South Texas Plains
- 1 San Antonio
- 2 Alice
- 3 Brownsville
- 4 Carrizo Springs
- 5 Eagle Pass
- 6 Edinburg
- 7 Jourdanton
- 8 Laredo
- 9 McAllen
- 10 Pleasanton
- 11 San Diego
Other destinations
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Get around
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[edit]- 1 The Alamo. It was built as a Spanish mission, and was later transformed into a makeshift fort which became an important battlesite during the Texas-Mexican war, this downtown San Antonio locale is Texas' top tourist attraction.
- 2 Choke Canyon State Park.
- The Rio Grande River Valley, including Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park near Mission, is scenic and provides an excellent place for birdwatching, with over 500 species.
- Spanish missions - This region has some of the country's best-preserved examples of Spanish mission architecture. The missions in San Antonio and Goliad are particularly impressive.
Do
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[edit]Wear sun screen, and a hat. There's really nothing else unless you're worried about getting eaten by a gecko.