| McAllen is in Texas lush lower Rio Grande | | | | and exciting birding and butterfly |
| Valley. Its southern boundary is located | | | | expeditions. The landscape hosts a diverse |
| about five miles from the US Mexico border, | | | | wildlife population. |
| the Rio Grande River. McAllen is one of the | | | | |
| fastest growing cities in the country. It is | | | | It has over 550 restaurants. Be sure and |
| also the largest city in Hidalgo County. | | | | explore some of the home town proprietors who |
| | | | serve food from around the world, from the |
| Positive dates connected with McAllen are | | | | Middle East to China and Italy to Japan, and |
| lost in the mists of antiquity. In the Ruth | | | | of course Mexico and USA. There is sure to be |
| Clarks famous scrapbook. The majority of the | | | | one to suit your taste or cravings. |
| opinion is that McAllen was founded in 1909 | | | | |
| and incorporated February 21, 1911. James | | | | Allow plenty of time to enjoy the enticement |
| McAllen came to the Valley in the early 1850s | | | | of Mexico. Bustling Reynosa, or laid back |
| from Edinburgh, Scotland. He owned 65,000 | | | | Nuevo Progreso, both are just minutes away. |
| acres of land in the area. | | | | |
| | | | Explore the shops and markets for their |
| It is noted for subtropical climate, access | | | | endless possibilities jewellery, ceramics, |
| to Mexico and tourist facilities catering to | | | | hand woven fabrics and hand blown glass, the |
| thousands of visitors. It is also a winter | | | | unique creations of skilled Mexican |
| resort and is known as the City of Palms, | | | | craftsman. A great place to shop for |
| since 40 varieties of that tree flourish | | | | different things. |
| there. | | | | |
| | | | Anzalduas Park and Dam A diversion dam used |
| It has grown and developed from an | | | | to divert water from the Rio Grande to a |
| agricultural based economy to a strong | | | | large irrigation canal on the Mexican side. |
| retail, manufacturing and trade centre. It | | | | The national boundary line runs through the |
| has always enjoyed strong economic impact | | | | centre of the dam. The park has many shade |
| from tourism dollars that come in the winter. | | | | trees, picnic tables, boating facilities and |
| | | | a pavilion overlooking the Rio Grande. A |
| Its a great destination for birders and other | | | | great place to enjoy. |
| nature oriented visitors. The McAllen and | | | | |
| surrounding area is one of the most popular | | | | Its a great place to come and a great place |
| spots in the entire United States for year | | | | to be see for yourself. Any time of year is |
| round nature and birding activities. It is | | | | worth a vist. However summmer time is ideal |
| positioned on the migratory path between | | | | because there are great parks to explore. |
| North and South America, presenting unique | | | | |